A Little Ranting

I missed my annual holiday rant- too drugged from the ol' hamstring episode- and I really didn't have much to rant about. I do now, so hang on...

I have a very sweet 6 yo daughter (DD). She is your typical kiddo- loves all things girly, is into Hannah Montana, and her room is decorated with butterflies. She still has the toddler pudge- a tummy- but she is no way obese. She has absolutely no curves, either. Where do the clothing manufacturers get off making tight fitting clothing for theses girls??? My mom bought her a shirt this weekend. I was with her and knew from experience that a size 7/8 would be tight around the tummy, so I've been buying size 9/10's to give her a looser fit. The shirt was made for someone with curves!! I kid you not- it curved in at her waist and she hated it. It's a beautiful shirt, but totally unwearable.

Listen up, clothing manufacturers- my child is 6 years old and I am not going to dress her as a skank, prostitute or a Britney Spears' wannabe. My daughter is not out to attract a boy. She is supposed to play and laugh and have fun. Boys should have cooties right now and I want that to last until she is 21!! I want cute, frilly, MODEST dresses. It doesn't have to be longed sleeved, high-necked, old-fashioned. It can be modern looking, but not scream "SLUT!" Most girls her age look like boards, anyway. None of them have curves- at least not the ones in her class or in our neighborhood. I am not a prude by any means, but kids should be kids, not mini-adults.

Lastly, dear clothing manufacturers, I have a sewing machine and I am using it to make her clothes. I am not going to buy any more pre-made clothes until you start making something less skanky looking. Honestly, my DD doesn't need to highlight her assets. SHE DOESN'T HAVE ANY "ASSETS!" Her only assets are her bubbly personality and her innocence. Can you please lay off those for awhile??