Tights, Not Just for Party Dresses Anymore

If Lucie had her way, she'd wear a sundress and sandals every day of the year. That's too chilly to pull off in the winter though, even in our climate. Since we'd never dare suggest giving up dresses, we thought adding pants and socks underneath would be a good stay-warm plan.

We quickly learned that this plan was not so popular. Many a morning battle ensued where she made it very clear that she does "NOT yike pants!" no matter how soft or fuzzy or elastic-waisted they may be -- only dresses, and maybe some slippers to keep her toes warm, thank you very much. But that leaves some very cold legs in between.

Peace has returned to the morning routine now that Lucie has discovered a love of tights, preferably pink ones. She wears them every day and every where, thrilled that they meet all her needs because "they have built-in socks with pants in the middle!" Now if only we could keep one or more pairs clean and hole-free at all times after all the digging, playing, jumping, sliding and bike riding that's done in them.

When we were out for a New Year's hike with friends, a woman stopped us to tell Lucie how much she loved her polka-dot stockings. "What are stockings, Mommy?", Lucie asked. As I explained that it was just another word for her tights, Lucie broke out in a smile. Now not only does she love tights, but she loves stockings too. Apparently pink polka-dotted ones are great for hiking.