my GQ boy(s!)

PART I:  Aidan wants a suit.

He's wanted one for ages, really.  I wasn't about to buy one while he was in Nursery, and last Christmas I cringed at the price tags attached to any that I deemed acceptable.  But this year Santa came through for the boy.  And the boy was all grins.  Now, A is not exactly a child who picks up after himself or puts toys away without extreme prodding.  But on the day after Christmas I was surprised to see his little suit hung neatly in my closet with all of Jim's dress clothes.  It warmed my heart. 

 

 PART II:  Aidan has a fantastic dad.

On the Sunday after Christmas we were going to be in the mountains outside of Payson.  To me, that means *no church*.  But Jim thought A would be disappointed, so he looked up the time for the little Christopher Creek branch and packed both of their suits.  Me:  "He won't really know if we wait until next week to wear the suit." 

But Jim knew his boy.  We woke the boys up early the next morning to jump in the car and be on our way.  The first thing Aidan said (and in a groggy state, mind you):  "Did you pack my suit, Dad?"

My heart warmed.  Again.   

 

Comments

[Megan]

I think a little boy in a suit is the cutest thing ever, he looks adorable! I've been wanting one for Talin for years, but they are so expensive.

[April]

Your dapper men steal my heart. I love that Jim knows his boy so well and acted accordingly. True love, for sure.

[Melissa Masitis]

That is really sweet! You have the best men (big and little) for sure. Aiden is so handsome in that suit, I can't wait to see him.

[Tiffany]

What an amazing boy to want a suit--love the photo of father and son!

[JoDee]

The suit turned out darling. He looks way to grown up in it.

[Susan]

So, so sweet. I love the suit idea. Someday when they don't seem so expensive. Oh, and Colten should probably be out of nursery too.

[Tonya Whiting]

Amy,
Aidan and Jim look very handsome!!

[Amberly]

oh, he is so handsome, what a sweet example Jim is to the little guy! that is completely darling.

[Kelly]

I'm having a lachrymose day, but honestly this made me a little teary. So dang sweet. And what a dad to know his boy's heart so well. Treasures, those boys of yours.

[Shanon]

I loved that Jim took him and thought what an awesome Dad. I know I wouldn't have done it. Aidan looks so handsome and grown up in his suit. So adorable!

[lelly]

this post warms MY heart!

[Elizabeth]

Your little guy is going to rememeber that one. So great to catch up with you. Loved your 2008 post.

[Rachel]

How darling! I love that he wanted a suit for Christmas and that he was so excited to wear it. A future missionary for sure.

[mandy]

Aidan looks so cute and grown up in his suit! What a special bond between father and son.

[sheri]

how cute are they!

[Mandi]

Dang! He's going to be the best dressed kid in primary! They both look so cute together too -- I'm quite shocked that Jim took him - what a good dad and I love that he hung it up with Jim's nice clothes. Too cute.

[Emily]

Love it, I have a suit boy of my own who was dying that his had to be hemmed before he could wear it. So he and his dad have big plans to wear their matching suits this Sunday!

[Marie]

Very handsome indeed! You are making me want to find one for Carter...except I think he'd have the opposite reaction. Dress clothes are the trial he must endure once a week, not a treat.

[sista #2]

How adorable! They grow SO fast! lil James' suit lasted
one year before it was too small. What!? That's crazy.

[Megan T]

That is adorable! I love when the kids want to go to church even if it is just to wear a new outfit. He is so handsome in his new suit! (both of course but especially A)

[Hilary]

they ARE dapper! So handsome! What a cute story too...

[Aprilyn]

They both look great! What a darling little boy you have there. I love the look of little boys in suits. Is Aidan in Sunbeams this year? He looks so happy. My little Marshall is going to Sunbeams today for the first time! Oh heaven help his teachers! This is going to be a rough one! If this isn't Aidan's first time in primary, how did he handle the change?
And another question- were you visiting Utah or do you live there? (I live in Utah so I was just wondering but I assumed you live in Arizona.)

[Barb]

I've had a very warm heart this week, but somehow I am still capable of raising it by a degree or two. That is a sweet story, and such sweet pictures to go with it. I love fathers and sons.

[Annalisa]

So cute. I love little boys in suits. And I love that Jim knew he needed to bring his suit.