dad outfits

It’s pretty clear whether Adrienne or I supervised our kids getting dressed in the morning. When Adrienne is around, the kids look well put together. When I do it, who knows what you’re going to get. Adrienne calls them “dad outfits.” June dresses herself and I pretty much let her wear whatever she wants, assuming her choices are somewhat appropriate for the day’s activities; she can’t wear a bathing suit to go skiing—that’s where I draw the line. At least if June is wearing something outlandish I can shift the blame and tell you she picked it out. Unfortunately I don’t have that luxury with Jolee. I simply pick out clothes for her that look comfortable; to say there is no concern for style would be an understatement.

This is one of my marvelous ensembles. I’m not sure if the picture really captures its magnificence. The knee high socks over the tights, the shirt that would probably fit a middle schooler, the headband…

and here is one of Junie’s masterpieces. looks like something Molly Ringwold may have engineered in Pretty in Pink…