If Ryan had his way, he'd wear his fireman costume every single day. As it is, he probably wears it about 3-4 days a week. He's seen in it so often, our stroller class instructor now calls the kids "Fireman Ryan" and his sidekick "Firelady Lucie". He reminds me so much of my brother at this age, who insisted on wearing his cowboy boots every day and even wanted to be referred to as "Cowboy Bill".Fortunately Ryan's suit is made of fleece, so it's actually quite comfortable to run and play in, and perfect for chilly days. But on the warm days we've had lately, he swelters in that costume. The boots he likes to wear with it (which he insists on wearing without socks - yuck!!) are also too warm and smelly for summer wear and getting very small. Cousin Tate just might find a pair of hand-me-down fireman boots in the mail someday soon.
But how do you convince a little boy that even firemen wear sandals and shorts in the summertime? I have to admit, I haven't been too successful. Ryan was willing to trade the yellow suit for aloha wear one day recently, as long as the hat stayed on, of course!Lucie loves the dress-up too. She went to the library this week in her favorite blue leotard from Jessica, a smocked party dress, her pink tutu, a puka shell necklace and a silk flower crown. It was quite an ensemble, and thankfully, weather appropriate.
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