the best thing about colder weather

footie pajamas!

I snapped these pictures this morning while it was still dark out, and the boys were stumbling around the house trying to get themselves dressed. That explains both the bad lighting and the fact that my kids went off to school with un-matched socks. Yes, sometimes I am That Mother. But at least That Mother can say she got some adorable shots of a jammies-clad sitter-upper baby!

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Kate Haas September 30, 2009 11:30 am

Oh, those big eyes, those plump cheeks, that smile! Who cares about sending kids off with mismatched socks when you’ve got a cutie like this at home?

Kate September 30, 2009 12:42 pm

Oh I hate mornings that start before the sun comes up (even though ancient yogis advocated getting up just before that hot orb does–it just feels wrong way down deep in my cells to wake up when it’s dark outside). But when you’ve got a companion this adorable to keep you company? I reckon I could get out of bed for that.

Mia September 30, 2009 13:41 pm

I am with you on footie pajamas. I think they help kids sleep better–my son is always kicking off the covers. And is there anything cuter? No. My mom friends always say: Oh, I wish I could wear footie pajamas. I’m like: Yeah, but you wouldn’t look as good as your kid!

Jennifer Margulis September 30, 2009 15:03 pm

Clara is so adorable. Footie PJs are the best. Though I’m not really enjoying the cold weather here in Oregon but this is a benefit for sure!!

Jodi Hemer September 30, 2009 15:07 pm

Clara is adorable! I love the footie pajamas. It’s a good reminder that there are benefits to the weather turning cold.

suburbancorrespondent September 30, 2009 15:24 pm

The winter we spent in Rhode Island, our toddler never took off her footie jammies. If we needed to go out, we just jammed her boots on over them and went. Nice and toasty!

Also, she would slide down the carpeted stairs in them. No one could touch her at the bottom because of the electric charge she’d build up.

Christina October 1, 2009 8:55 am

So, how old is too old for footie PJs? Because right now those are looking pretty good.

Shannon McKinnon October 1, 2009 9:09 am

I too have a little one at home in footie PJ’s. Is it just me, or do all kids look adorable in them? Wish they could wear them all the time!

Vicky October 5, 2009 3:54 am

Oh, hello cutest, sweetest, best sleeping baby! She’s getting so big! Mine is wearing footies right now.

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