*WARNING-This post contains pictures. LOTS of pictures. Because my son is just too stinkin’ cute to pick and choose.

Moms of boys-this one’s for you! Often when you tell people you have a boy, or are having a boy, or that you want a boy, people’s first reaction is “Ooooh, but girls are so fun to dress!” Maybe, but boys are just as fun, if not more so.  It may be true that there aren’t as many options out there for boys as there are for girls, but that just makes it a little more interesting.  Until my first was about 5-6 months, we lived in sleepers, onesies, and, more often than not, just a diaper (he was what the doctor called a “happy spitter” …he puked, A LOT). Then he started getting chunkier, sitting up by himself, and having a semblance of a neck (although he still puked…A LOT).  The fun began! We took him to Belfast for the first time when he was 5 months.  And here, I discovered Next.  The Holy Grail of amazing baby clothes.  Colored chinos? Yep. Tiny Aztec print button ups? Check. Skinny jeans FOR BOYS? You got it! I was in tiny clothes heaven.  My sisters-in-law shared my enthusiasm for gorgeous baby gear and showered A with adorable cardis, polos, vests, etc.  Each time we went to Northern Ireland, or my husband’s family came here, A’s wardrobe was supplemented tenfold.  My addiction was solidified.  My son would be a fashionable dude! He is now 2 years old and I still absolutely LOVE dressing him.  I’m hoping he’ll continue to let me play dress-up for years to come.  I can’t wait until little bro starts to grow into A’s hand-me-downs, and to continue to think of ways to mix things up and have fun with both of their wardrobes!  Don’t be afraid of colors, patterns, “girly” items (Leggings? We got em! Skinny jeans? Absolutely! Mint colored chinos? Yes please!).  Have fun with shoes, hats, layers, etc.  One piece (a vest, for example) can be worn a million different ways.  Too warm for your old favorite pair of jeans? Turn them into cut off jorts! Want something different for your family pictures? Make your toddler be your statement piece-mix patterns, explore neons, have fun!!