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Mom Lets Her 3-Year-Old Boy Dress Her For A Week
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Mom Lets Her 3-Year-Old Boy Dress Her For A Week

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If you let your 3-year-old son dress you up… you might wind up looking pretty fabulous, actually. Summer Bellessa, an actress and blogger at babble.com, decided to let Rockwell, her 3-year-old son, choose her outfits every day for a week. There are hits and there are misses, but you can’t deny that the kid has a good eye sometimes.

A lot of being a mom is telling people what to do,” Bellessa writes. “It was therapeutic for both of us to change roles, if even in this small way. He enjoyed having his opinions heard…

More info: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter (h/t: babble)

Day 1

“The first few items were great: my Bob Dylan tee, with a gray skirt, and tights. I think I’ll put this in my rotation… But then before I could finish, he pointed to my nude heels”

Day 2

“This was probably my favorite day. These polka dotted Lula Roe leggings look great with my Mickey T-shirt… It’s almost like an homage to Minnie”

Day 3

“I was a little self-conscious running my errands that day, but again, to my surprise I didn’t get one double-take or stare of curiosity. Instead, I got a woman who stopped me to tell me she liked my socks!”

Day 4

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“This outfit was a little more of a challenge. He picked out three shirts for me … and that’s it. ‘Mommy can’t go outside without any pants on,’ I explained to my 3-year-old. ‘How about we switch one of these shirts for a pair of pants?'”

“He also pulled out two pairs of shoes from a pile in my closet. I don’t think he realized that they were two different shoes”

Day 5

“This shirt was picked out because it has arrows on it, and Rockwell loves arrows. He looked for pants that also have arrows, but had to settle on a pair of jeans”

“He also pulled out two boots, a rain boot and a brown cropped boot. He looked at them and asked, ‘Are these close enough?'”

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lemonhead
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

he didn't do a really bad job! Im impressed, the mom looked quite decent.

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JuliaV
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love Mom's level of commitment and think it had to be great fun.

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EnSigini
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This kid has potential, and a very brave mum! - Would she agree to repeat this exercise in 10 years time - I wonder :-)

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DavidPetley
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like his headspace about the shoes "Are these close enough?"

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SandraFowler
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Having two matching shoes is overrated anyway. Your kid has a great sense of fashion! I thought all of his choices were pretty great!

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NicoleWebb
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some of these are super cute! The shoes are cute too actually, I mean matching is tough! LOL

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ChristinaKennedy
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the cutest thing ever. And for 3 he did a great job. I'd rock some of those outfits.

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SusanParkerNechodomu
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great job, mom - this kid will have so much self confidence and belief in himself!

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ShawnlynElton
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a brave loving thing to do. I wish I had thought to do that when my sons were younger.

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MarkBeaver
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are ALL rad outfits and those mismatched leopard shoes really should be marketed that way!

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JenniferGeorge
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOVE this and mom's too! I may have to steal her courage and try this with my son. Such a creative experience for both... and what fun!!!

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BelindaZowie
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that is great more moms and dads should do stuff like that..

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MaudlinMorose
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your son has very creative ideas for dressing. I love how you look!

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RenataTrzcinska
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really lovely, different shoes a bit ... well .... different but still they matched. Really well done! X

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RosemaryLozada
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Adorable, you go Mom. More st of the outfits were pretty cute too. For a 3 yr old he did GREAT!!! :-)

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AprilWilsonMerjil
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow this is awesome! He did a great job. I bet it made him feel so grown up and like a big boy. I think I'm going tdress to try this. ♡

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Patricia Moran
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I also want to add this Mom is adorable. She would look cute in anything. Even two different boots

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PaulaHannon
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the idea of putting the t-shirt over the stripey top. I might just do that.

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AnaPetrescu
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think he is pretty good, maybe the next Chanel? Who knows? Anyway, for a 3 years old he rocked, and mommy too!

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graces_guitars
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can I get this kid to pick out my clothes?? He does a better job than I do :D

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StellaBagozzi
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww... well thats what it's like being dressed everyday by your mom and dad i guess

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TiaDennis
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I so want to do this now :-D this boy has an eye for fashion ;-) hehe looking good mama!! Must have been fun!!

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SweetAngel
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

aaw that so cute and wow very nice mom just like mine<3<3<3 lots of love to all the world's tru mom

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FawnHarris
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg this is so cute and her son for has fairly good style lol

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FalkonNightsdale
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Finally we know, how old (at least intellectually) hipsters are... :-D :-D :-D

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CarolineButcher
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

think she'd look great in a sack!!! But it's a fab idea and I might try it myself!

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AshleyParsons
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love it...it shows that she appreciates her sons opinions and values his dicisions...I love it...kudos for mommy!!!!

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VanessaNelsonHoffmann
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a fun experiment. There are so many days, when I don't want to look for clothes to wear!

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PaulCiarrochi
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mom is a knockout. She would look good no matter how she dressed

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PaulCiarrochi
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The mom is a beauty and would look good no matter how she dressed

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ParisLux
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I looks Great! Good idea to get Things you ld be ashamed to wear out of your closet before=Space. I ll Try With my 3 Kids. Soparislux.com

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HipChick
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I so love this.I should let my 8 yr old red head, fashionista dress me like this. My days would look like Day 3 but with LOTS of sparkles.

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LizTippetts
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How fun! Would be kind of nice to blame my mismatched wardrobe on a 3 yr old for a change ha ha

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MichaelMiller
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks Bellesa for sharing the special love you and Rockwell have for each other.

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KimGann
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cool, cool, cool Mama, making a cool, cool kid! Kudos! :)

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KaroH
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is great! Especially that last photo, what love :) Wonderful way of showing that we tend to put too much emphasis on materials.

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NataliaHdez
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think your clothes are cool. It's imposible to dress badly even if it's your son who choose them.

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SiEuckulitAko
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if youre hot doesnt matter who dresses you up, youll always look good LOL

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Toni-KayeStevens
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm confused, it's a post to have your child dress you for a week, but there is only 5 days posted .

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WendyVermeers
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every day I dress like a 3 year old has dressed me. Achievement unlocked.

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RhondaLyon
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think he did pretty good for a 3 yr. old. She looks cute!

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NikkiWilliams
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is wonderful you had that interaction. Wonderful for both of you! Good job, mommy.

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MaudlinMorose
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She would have been ecstatic if I had let her dress me! I'm sorry now I didn't give her that little bit of joy. This mom is exceptional!!!

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MaudlinMorose
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wasn't asbrave as this mom, but I did let my daughter dress herself when she was 4 and in kindergarten. It was quite an eye opener!

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JoeHoehn
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Outstanding! I wonder what my 3 year old daughter would let me wear...!

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KimberlyWilkerson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love it. I used to let my son pick things out and wore them proud because my baby chose it. He's older now and I still ask his opinion

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SarahSiddons
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My daughter was adopted by a gay male couple and I just posted this to her wall that if her dads won't, I will.

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lemonhead
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

he didn't do a really bad job! Im impressed, the mom looked quite decent.

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JuliaV
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love Mom's level of commitment and think it had to be great fun.

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EnSigini
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This kid has potential, and a very brave mum! - Would she agree to repeat this exercise in 10 years time - I wonder :-)

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DavidPetley
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like his headspace about the shoes "Are these close enough?"

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SandraFowler
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Having two matching shoes is overrated anyway. Your kid has a great sense of fashion! I thought all of his choices were pretty great!

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NicoleWebb
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some of these are super cute! The shoes are cute too actually, I mean matching is tough! LOL

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ChristinaKennedy
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the cutest thing ever. And for 3 he did a great job. I'd rock some of those outfits.

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SusanParkerNechodomu
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great job, mom - this kid will have so much self confidence and belief in himself!

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ShawnlynElton
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a brave loving thing to do. I wish I had thought to do that when my sons were younger.

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MarkBeaver
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are ALL rad outfits and those mismatched leopard shoes really should be marketed that way!

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JenniferGeorge
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOVE this and mom's too! I may have to steal her courage and try this with my son. Such a creative experience for both... and what fun!!!

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BelindaZowie
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that is great more moms and dads should do stuff like that..

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MaudlinMorose
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your son has very creative ideas for dressing. I love how you look!

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RenataTrzcinska
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really lovely, different shoes a bit ... well .... different but still they matched. Really well done! X

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RosemaryLozada
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Adorable, you go Mom. More st of the outfits were pretty cute too. For a 3 yr old he did GREAT!!! :-)

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AprilWilsonMerjil
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow this is awesome! He did a great job. I bet it made him feel so grown up and like a big boy. I think I'm going tdress to try this. ♡

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Patricia Moran
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I also want to add this Mom is adorable. She would look cute in anything. Even two different boots

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PaulaHannon
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the idea of putting the t-shirt over the stripey top. I might just do that.

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AnaPetrescu
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think he is pretty good, maybe the next Chanel? Who knows? Anyway, for a 3 years old he rocked, and mommy too!

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graces_guitars
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can I get this kid to pick out my clothes?? He does a better job than I do :D

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StellaBagozzi
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww... well thats what it's like being dressed everyday by your mom and dad i guess

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TiaDennis
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I so want to do this now :-D this boy has an eye for fashion ;-) hehe looking good mama!! Must have been fun!!

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SweetAngel
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

aaw that so cute and wow very nice mom just like mine<3<3<3 lots of love to all the world's tru mom

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FawnHarris
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg this is so cute and her son for has fairly good style lol

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FalkonNightsdale
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Finally we know, how old (at least intellectually) hipsters are... :-D :-D :-D

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CarolineButcher
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

think she'd look great in a sack!!! But it's a fab idea and I might try it myself!

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AshleyParsons
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love it...it shows that she appreciates her sons opinions and values his dicisions...I love it...kudos for mommy!!!!

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VanessaNelsonHoffmann
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a fun experiment. There are so many days, when I don't want to look for clothes to wear!

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PaulCiarrochi
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mom is a knockout. She would look good no matter how she dressed

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PaulCiarrochi
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The mom is a beauty and would look good no matter how she dressed

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ParisLux
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I looks Great! Good idea to get Things you ld be ashamed to wear out of your closet before=Space. I ll Try With my 3 Kids. Soparislux.com

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HipChick
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I so love this.I should let my 8 yr old red head, fashionista dress me like this. My days would look like Day 3 but with LOTS of sparkles.

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LizTippetts
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How fun! Would be kind of nice to blame my mismatched wardrobe on a 3 yr old for a change ha ha

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MichaelMiller
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks Bellesa for sharing the special love you and Rockwell have for each other.

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KimGann
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cool, cool, cool Mama, making a cool, cool kid! Kudos! :)

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KaroH
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is great! Especially that last photo, what love :) Wonderful way of showing that we tend to put too much emphasis on materials.

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NataliaHdez
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think your clothes are cool. It's imposible to dress badly even if it's your son who choose them.

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SiEuckulitAko
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if youre hot doesnt matter who dresses you up, youll always look good LOL

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Toni-KayeStevens
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm confused, it's a post to have your child dress you for a week, but there is only 5 days posted .

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WendyVermeers
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every day I dress like a 3 year old has dressed me. Achievement unlocked.

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RhondaLyon
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think he did pretty good for a 3 yr. old. She looks cute!

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NikkiWilliams
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is wonderful you had that interaction. Wonderful for both of you! Good job, mommy.

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MaudlinMorose
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She would have been ecstatic if I had let her dress me! I'm sorry now I didn't give her that little bit of joy. This mom is exceptional!!!

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MaudlinMorose
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wasn't asbrave as this mom, but I did let my daughter dress herself when she was 4 and in kindergarten. It was quite an eye opener!

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JoeHoehn
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Outstanding! I wonder what my 3 year old daughter would let me wear...!

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KimberlyWilkerson
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love it. I used to let my son pick things out and wore them proud because my baby chose it. He's older now and I still ask his opinion

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SarahSiddons
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My daughter was adopted by a gay male couple and I just posted this to her wall that if her dads won't, I will.

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