Finding Joy in the Everyday Chaos
Being a mom to a baby is hard. There are days when getting dressed feels like the least of your worries. You’re focused on everything else — feeding, napping, tummy time — and the thought of putting an outfit together can seem like an impossible task. I’d find myself rushing through mornings, barely having time to think about what Aria was wearing, let alone what I was wearing. But matching outfits became a way to add a touch of fun and joy to our day when I felt like I was getting lost in the tasks. It was a simple way to step back and remember what truly mattered — being together, being present, and enjoying those fleeting moments.
Celebrating the Simple Moments Together
When Aria finally arrived, even though it had its challenges, every day felt like a gift. The moment I had longed for had come, and I wanted to cherish it all — the good, the hard, the ordinary. It wasn’t about making moments special—it was about recognizing that they were special. I didn’t want to look back and wish I had been more present or wish I had focused less on the to-do list. So, for me, matching outfits became a way to celebrate her. It was like marking the occasion of our togetherness, however ordinary the day might seem.
But the real turning point in our mommy and me matching came when Aria started to talk. She loved matching so much that she’d get upset if I wasn’t dressed like her and ask me to change. And you guessed it. She didn’t have to twist my arm too hard. And so, it quickly became a part of our routine.
A Simple Tradition that Meant So Much
When we matched, it felt like we were preparing for something important. It didn’t matter that we were just headed out for errands or snuggling on the couch — the simple act of matching became a ritual that honored the significance of those everyday moments. It was as if we were saying, “We’re in this together.”
We didn’t want to wait for a holiday or a special event to sport our mommy and me outfits. Every day with Aria felt like a celebration, and matching outfits were the perfect way to embody that feeling. They were never the reason the day was special — they were simply the expression of the love and joy we felt in each other’s company.
Yes, it felt a little extra at times — but that wasn’t going to stop us from doing our thing. These days go by so fast, and there’s no time to worry about opinions. We had to be us. It was exactly the kind of extra we needed.
Unexpected Conversations and Connections
And while we matched for us, it wasn’t long before we noticed something unexpected: People were reacting—but not in a way we anticipated. Strangers would light up, stop to chat, or comment on our outfits. It opened the door to conversations we would have never had. It was like our matching outfits acted as an icebreaker, maybe a window into someone’s past or a peek into their future. People would share stories about when their own kids were little or tell us how much they were looking forward to matching with their children one day. It turned strangers into friends in a way we’d never experienced. It was such a beautiful bonus, and it added another layer to the joy we already felt, making every day just a little richer.
Do you love matching outfits with your little one?
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