five things Friday: sizing up edition

As happens with every new season when you have a growing boy, I've been noticing that it's time to size up again on Hendrik's clothes in spring weights. Always a fan of the chambray and stripes, that's where I head first for my selections, as long as my full grip on the reins of his wardrobe acquisitions is still in place (we'll see how many more years that lasts).

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In general, I'm still shopping the "toddler" section for as long as I can - the 5T sizing there is pretty much the same as the XS in the boys' section, but the clothes are so much cheaper in toddler! Old Navy is a pretty good source for basics like a chambray button-down and elastic-waist pants that are still cute (a must for us - he doesn't like to do zippers or buttons...not to mention that things tend to fall down on this beanpole kid, so drawstrings help!). H&M is the other place I've found pants that actually fit him. Old Navy has also been a go-to for PJs for a long time (along with Gap) - they are such a deal and have always held up quite well, plus they do such adorable patterns and prints. We're not quite to short-sleeved weather, even under a quilt, but it's coming soon, and last summer's PJ sets are definitely not going to fit any more.

And I do love to check J.Crew for some wardrobe additions that are a little different from the Old Navy and Target that are the main shopping options in this town - if you check the clearance section or shop the sales, you can get some pretty fun stuff for decent prices. Plenty of stripes options of course! And fingers crossed that these Native for J.Crew sneakers that I ordered during a recent sale work out. No-tie is definitely a win for mom and kid when you're outfitting a 5-year-old.

Most of these selections are getting packed in the suitcase soon for spring break - can't wait for the milder weather to break out the sized-up spring gear!