Khakis

We've joined the Girl Scouts. Well, technically my child joined the group but I'm positive this will involve me. So far, I've purchased supplies, put together a uniform, sewn on patches and she has attended a one hour meeting. See what I mean?

I did get a laugh out of her reaction to the uniform of a white shirt and khaki bottoms. She's never liked polo shirts and that's just what I bought. Fortunately she recalled that the other girls wore similar shirts, so she acquiesced. Then I pulled out the khaki pants. It was a resounding NO! She said, "I'm not wearing those! They're like your pants!" I laughed and said, "What do you think khakis are?" 

What ever happened to the little girl who wanted to wear mommy's clothes? When did khakis become so hideous? I really shouldn't be surprised by the child who insists on wearing hot pink tennis shoes with fluorescent yellow laces. Regardless, I know that clothes don't make the person and some day soon she will realize that also.

Proverbs 31:25 Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come.

I did go back and buy some khaki shorts, which she agreed to wear. However, the khaki pants will stay whether she likes them or not because in a few months I have a feeling the shorts just aren't going to cut it.