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SOC Sunday: It Screams Walmart

When you read this post, don’t judge me……..

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I have a problem. And I admit its a problem.  Pookah needs a new coat. Stranglely, even though i just got him a new winter coat in September, its almost too small. It still fits, but it’s looking smallish on him.  His daddy said it’s looking like we can’t afford to buy the child a bigger coat but whatever.  Its a nice coat. Anyway, my mother in law got Pookah a coat last winter in the 18 month size, and it was HUGE.  Pookah could never wear it.  Plus, I didn’t like the coat.  It’s too big, too bulky, too…..Walmarty.  Now, I love me some walmart, and Pookah has plenty of clothes from there.  The clothes are cheap and perfect for daycare where he does nothing but get them dirty and rip them up. But something about this coat screams Walmart, and Big winters in the north. I live in Atlanta where most of the time it’s in the upper 50s and 60s. Even in the winter. So, luckily for me, when I tried it on in September, the coat was still too big.  Now, circle back around to yesterday. I put the said “too small” coat on Pookah and his Daddy began to fuss. “what about that coat my mother got him? Can he fit that yet?” It’s too big, I began to fuss. “better too big than too small. Let’s try it on him again. You said he’s growing, maybe he can fit it.” Of course, all things being all things, it fits.  It’s still a little big, but not big enough to cause too much trouble. But it’s long, its bulky and it screams WALMART. What am I to do? My child needs a bigger coat. I have one. It’s Christmas time so funds are a little tight…and he has a coat. A practically brand new one…I know I’m wrong but…..it screams Walmart..

 

This was my 5 minute Stream of Consciousness Sunday post. It’s five minutes of your time and a brain dump. Want to try it? Here are the rules…

  • Set a timer and write for 5 minutes only.
  • Write an intro to the post if you want but don’t edit the post. No proofreading or spellchecking. This is writing in the raw.
  • Publish it somewhere. Anywhere. The back door to your blog if you want. But make it accessible.
  • Add the Stream of Consciousness Sunday badge to your post.
  • Link up your post at allthingsfadra.com.
  • Visit your fellow bloggers and show some love.

 

KalleyC

Tuesday 20th of December 2011

Lol, I couldn't help but smile and laugh at this post. I say let him wear the coat. It won't be long and you'll make everyone happy. The last thing you want to do is rock the boat over a coat that the boy is going to outgrow in a few months anyway.

Krissy

Monday 19th of December 2011

Girl let that boy wear the coat! lol It's just a coat and he's only going to wear it for a limited time and then take it off when it's inside somewhere. Jas has had a few things I didn't like but I let her wear them anyway because she's cute and can make anything look good. . . true story! lol The same goes for your boy.

Jessica

Sunday 18th of December 2011

This made me laugh, but I know exactly what you're talking about. I don't like Walmart's clothes. I know they're inexpensive, but they also, usually look bad and feel really cheap. At the same time, the thrifty side of me thinks that you should still use it, somehow. Maybe he could wear it to play outside and on other necessary occasions until you find another alternative?

kita

Sunday 18th of December 2011

Lol and it seems everyone has Walmart stuff on all the time. No judgement I am the same way. I bought both my kids coat from burlington early and I always get a big size yes they are drowning in it but hey they are warm.

BossyGirl

Sunday 18th of December 2011

Hehehehe..I would of given it away in a coat drive and said I forgot about it... Im just saying..