I picked up a few shirts yesterday to go with Wells' skinny jeans and leopard shoes she likes to sport at her new favorite hangout.

The playground.

I can't even believe my baby girl is old enough to be actually playing much less with big kids at a playground.

Her favorites:

the doorbell on the playhouse, all balls, and the slide

As cute as it's been for her to be running around in smocked dresses and ruffle butts, I decided to cut the girl some slack and help her along with play clothes.

And of course there are about a bajillion cute kids play clothes that I just can't bring myself to buy.  I love them on other people's kids but when I go to get her dressed in the mornings, I have issues with the whole "I wouldn't wear that look".

So for now, she's going to be a bit of a mini-me and I love it!

I know my mom hates it, so I'm working on letting Wells wear big prints and brighter colors!

Slow progress with the maroon top, right?

With a little savvy shopping I think I'll be able to keep from throwing up on myself when she comes home looking like a total dirt ball.

Now if only she'd let me layer on some long necklaces or a scarf and gold bangles to complete her look...