What Not to Wear

One of the great things about being a new parent is dressing your baby. Penny received numerous adorable outfits from family and friends, many of which we’re anxious for her to get large enough to wear. We have many favorites, and the outfits complement her fine features and chubby physique. The onesies, dresses, jumpers, pajamas, sweaters, and little-widdle sockies all range from the ridiculously cute to the ridiculous.

For example, Tony’s sister handed down a pair of red and white stripped pants. They look like the bottom half of a sans-culottes or part of a costume some poor Pirates of the Caribbean ride operator would have to wear (see photos below). No adult would ever dream of wearing such an unflattering piece of clothing, but we love dressing her in the abominations. Her legs look even chubbier—her diaper clad butt, even bigger. And the best part is, she has no idea how silly she appears. Or maybe the point is, she could care less.

Penny only cares about sleeping, eating and being held. She enjoys staring at interesting patterns, especially the quilt her great aunt made her, and smiling at the silly faces mom and dad make. So maybe it’s not that we enjoy dressing her in embarrassing clothing but that we enjoy her lack of concern over such trivial matters.