02 September 2013

Thrifty Kids, part 4

Lands' End blazer, new with tags ($79.50), $5.99, Polo green tennis shirt, $1.99, Children's Place khakis, $3.99, boat shoes, $4.99
The other day, I had to meet someone for a brief interview at the Shop. The meeting was in the afternoon, and I had the kids in tow. I told them we would go out to lunch at the local taqueria, and that afterwards I needed them to be good and quiet for just a little while so I could talk to another grown-up. When I got dressed in a jacket and tie to meet said grown-up, both children insisted in dressing in kind. The Girl was happy to wear a cute sun dress. The Boy actually argued for a proper shirt and tie, until I assured him that khakis and a tennis shirt with a navy blazer was perfectly acceptable for a warm afternoon in late Summer. Begrudgingly, he finally agreed.
Bare ankles and boat shoes are, of course, de rigeuer. Like father, like son.


4 comments:

Anonymous said...

It's no exaggeration to say that tales of you, your lovely kids and good times on a micro budget finally nudged me into taking the plunge and start trying for a family myself.

WSTKS-FM Worldwide said...

Excellent! Most excellent.

Best Regards,

Heinz-Ulrich von B.

Anonymous said...

Super cute kid.

Eric said...

I rarely leave comments on blogs, but this post inspired me. As a new father (miss G as is she is affectionately known is 4 months old) I aspire to have my children follow my lead in concern for their appearance, not so much in a self-centered middle schooler way, but in a I care about what I look like and don't want to look like a sloppy over grown child kind of way. Your blog continues to inspire in that way, thank you.