Honesty

Earlier today I purchased a few pieces of clothes (a couple of tops and dresses) for work so tonight I was trying them all on and then hanging them up.  I didn't really think the boys were paying me any attention since they were playing between the living room and Kyle's room. I would try the new outfit on in my bedroom and then walk into their bathroom/laundry room to retrieve a hanger to hang the new item up. 

However I was wrong....when I tried on my grey slacks with a new grey and floral design printed top I went to the mirror in our bedroom. I like it!  Well when I walked out of my bedroom into the hallway wearing my new top and pants I hear this...

Kyle: (staring straight at me in the hallway) "Mama...where did you get THAT?"

Me: "Remember I bought the top today and the grey pants are Mommy's.  Why?"

Kyle: (With a complete disgusted look on his face) "Did you pay REAL money for that shirt?"

Me: (completely flabbergasted) "Yes, I did.  Why, you don't like it?"

Kyle: (shaking his head as he walks past me) "Not really....you can wear that other block dress but don't wear that. Okay?"

WHAT?!?!  When did my 6 year old start caring what I wore?  Oh yea, I guess about the time that his Mommy and Daddy embarrass him at school.  He has gotten where he wants us there and wants us to volunteer at everything but he doesn't want to talk to or acknowledge us.  I will admit it does hurt my feelings but Ben keeps reminding me that it is a "boy thing."

Yes....I am going to wear the block dress tomorrow and I put the grey floral top away in the closet.  But don't worry it will resurface one day. Maybe one day when my 6 year old is not around so I will not embarrass him with my clothing choices. Or on second thought...maybe I should wear it on the next field trip or class party! Ha, that will really get him!! :-)