What is happening to me?
I’ve gone a little overboard with the shopping lately. It’s a bit of a vicious cycle. I buy clothes for Etta and then I feel like I’m overlooking Oscar and turn around and get him something. Today, it was this:
That’s right. What every two-year old needs. A Mustang convertible pedal car in his favorite color, red. Granted, it is his birthday present (if I manage to hide it properly in the basement for the next four months – as if that will be possible) and it was on sale for almost half off on gilt, but let’s face it, it’s sort of an extravagant purchase. That’s only because Etta’s wardrobe is getting out of control.
I went out to lunch with a friend for the first time in eons on Friday. We might have had a few glasses of wine, which required us to spend some time ambling around in the rain (thankfully my friend never goes anywhere without an extra umbrella and a selection of cashmere scarves, one of which she wrapped oh-so-Parisianly around my freezing cold neck) before I drove back to the office and she back to her little ones at home. I’ve been great about not going out and spending tons on clothes. I tend to do my damage online, with the requirement that everything I buy is significantly on sale (at least 40% off – usually more). Great rule, but I find myself gravitating towards boutique items for Etta for her lounge-wear. Now, I’m no longer satisfied with only Baby Gap, which is (along with J Crew (clearance sales)) my mainstay for Oscar.
I did a little damage on Friday shopping with K, but it could have been worse. I hung tough and bought nothing at less than 50% off (but that’s 50% off Luna Luna Copenhagen prices, so still more than I should have spent). I’m drawing a line in the sand now, though. I think I’m through shopping. I might need a few onesies and a couple bows (my new obsession), but I’m clamping down on the rest of it. I will not go buy the $42 ballet slippers in that pearly gold. I won’t. She’ll be around 6 months old when she gets home. She doesn’t even need shoes.Â
I’ll leave you with a few of my recent, more reasonably priced, purchases.
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I am officially coveting those headbands. Seriously cute!!
Maybe the car could be a present from Etta to Oscar when she comes home…
Like Kelli K’s idea, he would sure be fond of her then! As to the spending spree, get used to it, there is just something about dressing girls vs. boys that causes you to spend the extra $$.
Kelli – thank you! that is a fabulous idea. I’m going to do just that!
I read your blog having discovered it through other adoption blogs. I feel some sort of connection here…being a single professional childless woman who often considered adoption but for whatever reason didn’t find the courage to do what you are doing. I am beyond that possibility now at 58 and retired, but I am so taken with your courage and conviction that I continue to follow your adventures. Please consider me a cheerleader in your court. Your sincerity and convictions are so inspiring to me and I wish you nothing but luck and success in your directions in life. I want to not be a “lurker” any longer, but be someone who might possibly contribute in some small way to your success. I retired after 30 years as a primary teacher and specialist in early childhood education. So now you know you have another supportive follower. You are my hero. OK with you???
Gosh, thank you. I’m not sure that I should be anyone’s hero, but I’m really glad you de-lurked and I can’t tell you how extremely thankful I am for your support. I appreciate it so much!
LOVE the headbands!! Wondering where I can find them!! As for shopping…I have 1 daughter and absolutely love shopping with and for her…the boys…not as much. They just don’t get why we need so many shoes and purses and hair things…so excited for your journey over to ET to Etta!