The four trustiest things in the closet when the chill sets in:
l-r: 80 % wool/ 20% nylon snowflake sweater, L.L. Bean, made in USA, $5.99 ; 100% wool oatmeal ragg sweater, L.L.Bean, made in USA, $4.99 ; 80% wool/20% nylon wine/oatmeal heather ragg sweater, L.L.Bean, not made in USA, gift of Mrs. G (assuredly cheap) ; 100% wool Norwegian style sweater, Boston Traders, not L.L.Bean, not made in USA, close enough for a few bucks.
While it's true I do enjoy my finery, the fact is that I spend the great bulk of my time minding the children and going about the mundane tasks of everyday life. These sweaters, paired with oxford shirts, khakis, wide wale cords or even jeans comprise my Winter uniform in those times.
Comfort, stress,the children and a lack of time in the morning tend to be the favorite excuses made by so many parents for leaving the house in clothing that amounts to little more than pyjamas, but these things are no excuse. In these clothes, I am plenty comfortable, and yet I fell like I am dressed like an adult. Dignity and respect for both myself and others motivate me to put on proper clothing for even the most mundane of tasks.
In the long run it's still only a pullover and jeans we're talking about here, and these clothes don't take any more effort to don than sweatpants and cross trainers. A little effort goes a long way.
With that, I think I'll just tie the old high horse to the hitching post and retire for the evening.
While it's true I do enjoy my finery, the fact is that I spend the great bulk of my time minding the children and going about the mundane tasks of everyday life. These sweaters, paired with oxford shirts, khakis, wide wale cords or even jeans comprise my Winter uniform in those times.
Comfort, stress,the children and a lack of time in the morning tend to be the favorite excuses made by so many parents for leaving the house in clothing that amounts to little more than pyjamas, but these things are no excuse. In these clothes, I am plenty comfortable, and yet I fell like I am dressed like an adult. Dignity and respect for both myself and others motivate me to put on proper clothing for even the most mundane of tasks.
In the long run it's still only a pullover and jeans we're talking about here, and these clothes don't take any more effort to don than sweatpants and cross trainers. A little effort goes a long way.
With that, I think I'll just tie the old high horse to the hitching post and retire for the evening.
