I adore you endlessly, to infinity and beyond, more than I can ever articulate—but we need to have a chat.
Let’s Talk About Pants
Yes, pants. Specifically, your pants.
You see these things? Those are called pants. And guess what? Everyone wears them! There are many reasons for this, including:
- Keeping warm
- Staying comfortable
- Modesty
- Hygiene
- Making others around you feel comfortable
- It’s the law
You have an entire drawer filled with options to cover your little legs. Long or short, jeans or joggers; I truly don’t mind what you choose, as long as there’s something on your bottom half!
Your outfit’s style doesn’t concern me. Whether your clothes match or if you even wear socks is completely negotiable. After more than seven years of parenting, I’ve learned to pick my battles. But when it comes to pants, this is non-negotiable.
I’ve let you roam around stores dressed like a superhero and even as a princess. You’ve sported mismatched shoes at the playground. I understand you’re expressing your individuality and pushing boundaries. But you must find a way to do that while wearing pants.
If I decided to go out in public without pants, I’d end up in a bit of trouble. Pants are a must at Target, the library, and definitely at the playground (trust me, wood chips are not a friendly environment for bare legs!).
I once jokingly called you the “Naked Wonder,” but it’s lost its charm. For almost a year now, your epic meltdowns over pants have become routine. Each morning starts the same: you wake up and wander around naked, completely ignoring my pleas to get dressed, even when we have places to go. After a struggle to get you to your room—where pants are conveniently located—you throw a tantrum that can last anywhere from 30 minutes to three hours. More times than I can count, I’ve had to play the role of a wrestling coach just to get those pants on your squirming body.
This ongoing battle over pants is exhausting. I’d gladly surrender, but I can’t. Why? Because pants are a must!
Can we maybe argue about something else? Your shirt? Your shoes? Anything other than pants?
I love you. But I love you even more when you’re wearing pants.
With love, your weary mom (who secretly enjoys yoga pants!)
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In summary, let’s embrace the journey of parenting with humor and understanding, while also recognizing the importance of certain essentials—like wearing pants!