For the last several months, Jacob has been obsessed with the idea of being just like his dad (ie; his Halloween costume). If Ryan is wearing a button down shirt, Jacob changes his clothes. We even had to get a coat for Jacob that looks like Ryan's coat. But if Jacob is the first to get dressed in the morning, Jacob likes Ryan to look like Jacob.
Jacob has now started giving his input on what I wear too. Some days I just want to wear a sign that says "my son picked out my outfit today and I was in too big of a hurry to argue." I try to draw the line with Gracie. I like having control on what at least one person wears. But some days, we all look just how Jacob wants us to look. Yes...he still doesn't like my glasses or when I pull my hair back. I wish I could get through to him that I don't always have time to do my hair. Ryan's tried to convince him that he likes my hair pulled back (in support of my esteem)...but we are still in the same place three years later. Jacob knows what he likes!
Jacob also is big on "tags." He always wants to know where something was purchased, who purchased it, and whether or not it is expensive. Getting ready in the morning is a true ritual at our house. Everything has to be JUST RIGHT! My mom claims that I had unusual and specific clothing preferences as a young child. Even little Grace (at 15 months) cried for forty-five minutes one morning when she wanted to wear a different dress to chuch. She kept yelling..."take-it off!" My mom happend to witness this event, and she simply laughed. I guess she figures that I got what I deserve.
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