Oh the drama. The Fall Clothing Line Up!

Are you ready for some funny stuff?

When I tell you this, I don't think you can even imagine the magnitude of the situation.

My kid thinks she is 12. She just does! See those shoes in the above picture? They are about two sizes too small. But they have rhinestones and light up when you walk. ANd because of that, she had to wear them!

ANd the belt? She belts EVERYTHING nowadays! I suppose she saw that on iCarly or some other show she thinks she is big enough to watch!

So, when me and my girls (big girls, as in friends) were down in Gulf Shores, we hit the huge outlet mall. I totally avoided the typical smocky, cutesy little girl clothes and went right for the hooch stuff!

ANd man did my gut feeling pay off.

My hooch three year old is walking in HIGH COTTON!

She thinks she should be lead singer in a girl band! I am NOT kidding about this! EVERYtime she sees a teen band singing on TV, she says, "Mom, when I get big girl can I sing and dance on stage like that?" "Yes, Ellie." "Hey Mom, can I wear a shirt like that? and leggings like that? and long earrings like that? And hey mom...." "What, Ellie?" "Can I wear a short skirt with my leggings? and can I wear boots like that girl? ANd mom,....."

I SWEAR to you that is what she says. I seriously think I need to consider either having her start learning a musical instrument or taking singing lessons. SHe is NOT kidding about this!

Oh, and Staci... don't you worry! I bought Maddi some of these little tights, a black denim skirt, and one of these rocker tees! I am not going to be the only one suffering through this stage.

Thing is, Maddi LIKES cute little ruffle legged pants and pastel tops.

Can you tell how proud she is of this outfit? She is in HOG HEAVEN!

And oh yes she DID get a leather cuff bracelet (LSU colors... just getting ready, baby!)

And crazy rock and roll shoes. Have I lost my mind?!

And the tall sock craze. Wellll, that is where I am a sucker. I can just see these sweet kneesocks sticking up over her cute boots with the little pompoms swinging on the side. So precious!

I have hidden most of these clothes, as they are the fall line up.

This baby, who just turned three a month ago, can straight up, dress herself ENTIRELY. I mean, belt, hats, shoes, and too many accessories to even count.

You want to get onto her for changing so many times in a day, but dang.... really, I am so proud that she can do it so effectively!

I really think the kid is super smart. I know. I know.... all mamas think that. But I was telling someone today about her aversion of "D-R-E-S-S-E-S", spelling it out in front of her. Ellie says, "Mom, I am NOT wearing a DRESS!" WHAT? Can she SPELL?!

Ok, size 3 jeans. Too big. Seen and duly noted!

Also noted, berets are SUPER cute on her long blond hair!

Several weeks ago I was in Tuesday Morning. Ever been there? Well, it is some sort of clearance store that you just never know what they will have til you go in and check it out.

I was SO glad I went in that day. I got so many designer little girl clothes at very good prices! I got lots of matching outfits/ dresses for the fall and for Christmas even!

And then, while at the outlets, I hit my favorite place, Pampolina. Ummmm... LOVE their things. Just pricey!

I cut the bottom tier off this skirt because well, it seemed to be a bit too long.

And now when she wears it, it seems a bit too short! We'll just have to pair it with leggings or tights or at very least tall knee socks. THere. Problem solved!

I think if she could pick one favorite accessory right now. ....

WAIT! She could NEVER do that!

Let me rephrase. Ellie really, really loves wearing belts!

She won't walk out of the house these days unless she has a belt wrapped around whatever outfit she has on. WHATEVER outfit she has on!

ANd then, Miss Gabbi wanted in on a little of that action!

I mean, is this baby cute or what!?

I LOVE watching SO You Think You Can Dance. Do you?!

I couldn't help it. I HAD To see what the knee socks looked like with a complete outfit.

Am I going to look back and wish I had put them in baby girly things when they are older and they are choosing these clothes on their own and I will never get to pick out baby girly things again!?

Well, I know I probably will. But, actually, it is NO CONTEST with Ellie. She bucks back and screams and throws a fit, and if anyone sees me buy this kid a dress anywhere in the next few months, throw something at me! SHe will NOT wear it!

Gabbi Girl on the other hand, is moldable. She just lies down and smiles and puts up her arms when it is time for the dress to go over her head.

Why then am I making her street ready at two?!

Seriously, she could dance on Step UP or Bring it On. or whatever. She looks like she has street cred!

But gawwwly. How cute are they?!

ANd seriously, what are we going to do without this kitchen counter?! Many a memory on top of this kitchen counter!

It is where my babies sat in a Bumbo seat and took baby food. Where they were laid out on a towel after their sink baths. And now, it is where they are getting their groove on in their JLo Fall collection.

ANd what would Gabbi do with out her big sister to take such good "care" of her. She warts that kid to death!

Again.... Ellie thinks she is 12, so naturally, a 12 year old would NEED to take care of her 2 year old sister.

Oh, I LOVE this outfit!

And it looks like mama cooked again! A bowl of Golden Grahams. DRY!

How bout that gold headband? As for Ellie's teal one... that is also Gabbi's and when I finally pried it off her head, she looked like she'd worn a rubber band around her head for the past hour. I know it wasn't comfortable, but she was NOT going to let discomfort ruin her COOL!

Oh my word! THis just needs a black monogram on that tee and ooooohweeeee!

This is a little BRad Pitt-ish, isn't it?!

Didn't he go through that "wear the droopy beanie to the back" phase?! Well, all in all, it was a pretty fun evening. My elder daughter thought it was absolutely FABULOUS getting to see all her new clothes even if i told her I AM putting them up til it gets cooler. (It is still well over 100 degrees everyday here!).

Until then, she will have to put together outfits like this one...

She totally put this together by herself! She found a tank top, belted it, put on her leggings and a tutu, added rocker shoes and a headband! Threw on a purse and grabbed a baby! That kid has got it going on!!

Mo

Oh... By the way... I am 41 today!! WOo HOoo!