Blue Jean Baby- December 11, 2012
The past two mornings I have headed to work at painfully early morning hours. Not nearly as early or painful as my former TV morning news hours, mind you, but early nonetheless. Sunday night I set out Charlotte’s clothes, shoes, socks, hair bow and jacket for Greyson. Last night I was wiped and just told him that this morning would be “Daddy’s choice” for Tuesday’s toddler wardrobe.
I called him mid-morning to check in.
Me: “So what did you dress her in?”
Him: “Her Abby Cadabby shirt and jeans.”
Me: “Oh! I bet she loved that! You’re a good Daddy!”
Him: “Yeah, it wasn’t that cold so I just put on her jean jacket instead of her parka.”
::record scratch::
Me: “You put her in a jean jacket?!? WITH her jeans?!? Greyson! You can’t do that!”
Him: “Uh, yeah you can Amy. I did it.”
Me: “You had our baby dressed at school in unidenim?!? You can’t have denim on denim! Please tell me you fixed her hair!”
Him: “Yeah, I fixed her hair, with a big DENIM bow! Ha!”
My male coworker, also a young father, was listening to this conversation with a shrug and confused face. He obviously sided with Greyson and saw no problem with the double dungaree outfit. The women in my office were on my side.
Female coworker: “Oh, my God! She’s rockin’ a “Canadian Tuxedo!”
I had to chuckle at this. I had never heard that term, but now plan to use it liberally.
Charlotte is a two-year-old, and as such, had no interest in keeping her jacket on once she got in the house. Her tantrum was no match for my picture taking. This was the outfit. You get the picture.
I consulted my very cool and very fashionable step-brother about this faux pas. He said only someone in high fashion or a celebrity could pull it off. If you Google Canadian Tuxedo, this is what pops up.
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I think my toddler wore it better.
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Hilarious! Just laughed so hard imagining you having this conversation with Grayson.
oops…I mean Greyson.
Miss you, Amy. You always make me smile when I read your blog!!!
Thanks Jenn! I miss you too! I love the new pics of your adorable family!
LOL! This is awesome…though I must admit, I was unaware of what a “Canadian Tuxedo” was till I read this. Thanks for skoolin’ me Amy! 😎
Ha! Thanks!
Oh my gosh, that is hilarious!! I’ve heard the term “Canadian Tuxedo” many times; I would had the same reaction you did!