Jake absolutely loves swimming this year. The past two summers he wasn't so sure about it, but now that he knows he can jump off the side and someone will catch him he's all "hey let's go SWIMMING!" If you can incorporate jumping into any activity then our son will give it a go.
Emma tolerates it. She doesn't cry but she doesn't laugh either. She simply is. Very zen of her. Unfortunately, the only swimsuit I could find for her is in the 6 to 9 month range and she's a very small 5 month old. She looks way cute in it, but she just can't fill out the top yet. If she's anything like her mama, this will be an ongoing problem for her. Luckily, she has what we like to call in our family the "Standefer Stuff" which means she's got all sorts of booty going on. So she will never have trouble filling out the bottom part of her swimsuits. And actually I just made that whole Standefer Stuff name up but all the girls in our family have it and it needs a name.
ANYway, Jake has several swimsuits but along with swimsuits for babies and toddlers comes the need for those disposable swim diapers. They're kind of expensive and since we're doing a lot of swimming this year it can really add up. Hence, the need for a swim suit with the swim diaper built in. I got one for Jake and it is adorable. The problem is that his daddy won't let him wear it because it's a speedo and we "don't live in Europe". Now, I agree that anyone over the age of five really shouldn't wear a speedo unless they're in training to be some sort of Olympic champion. And actually, swimgear has come a long way and there are way more attractive options out there fellows. All I'm saying is I think a speedo for a toddler is perfectly acceptable especially since it would save us money on swim diapers. But for the love of all that is good in this world stop wearing them after age five. After all, there are other people at the pool or the beach or wherever and they have eyes. That can see things. Think of the others.
Let's take a poll. Should Jake be able to wear his speedo? Or does everyone else out there think his Spongebob Squarepants suit that is clearly a foot too long for him is a better option?
And yes, I'm aware of how skinny he is. We feed him. Really we do.
having lived in the land of speedos, i can say that no man over the age of 7 should wear one. oh the things that have burned my eyes....post-traumatic speedo syndrome...anyway. that being said, i think he looks adorable in his speedo. thus, because he looks adorable AND because he is under the age of 7, i think you are not doing him any permanent emotional damage by putting him in one!
ReplyDeleteI agree. I think he looks fine in his "speedo". Save money, save Spongebob for later.
ReplyDeleteI think he looks cute in a speedo but if your husband is like mine and apparently anything he perceives as "unmanly" you do with obviously scar the child for life just wear the spongebob on top of the speedo.
ReplyDeletehe doesnt need speedos jus t to have fun
ReplyDeleteJust say "no" to the Speedo!
ReplyDeleteMike buddy. Lighten up.
ReplyDeleteThere is a practical side to the evil Speedo and the yellow number is just a smidge too big (maybe in 3-4 years he;ll fit into that number).
Better luck with your other voters.
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There is another up-side, BLACKMAIL.
ReplyDeleteWhen you son is old enough, say 17,and decides he would rather work instead of going on to a university. You can show him the photos. Then clamly let him know if he does not make the right decision everyone he knows will receive a copy of the photo.
I'm not saying that it will come to that. Its just another tool in your parental tool-bag.
As for letting him go out of the house like that, it will scar him for life. Don't do it.
I really don't think so. The "little yellow number," is a little big, but it’s the size Kim told me he's wearing now so it’s not my fault. You should have seen how excited he was when we were picking them out. He loves his "Bob Shorts!" You say they are "ok" for now only, when do they not become "ok." I just don't want him to think they are "ok" then want to wear them later, like when he's in middle school or something. Then he'll be teased until he graduates. Even at his high school reunions he'll be remembered as "Speedo boy" or some such mean thing. That's how cereal killers get their start. I just don't wish that upon my child. I'm not that mean.
ReplyDeleteI am ok with him wearing them under the regular swiming shorts however. I would provide and extra layer of poop protection...and I'm always all for that!
ReplyDeleteSorry, speedos are not okay...EVER.
ReplyDeleteFor competitive swimming, sure go for it. For relaxing at the pool, not a good idea. I have some friends who think they should wear one in a triathlon. Not a pretty site! Watch out, next he will be shaving his legs!!!
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Seriously, come one guys! Jake isn't even three years old. They don't even look like Speedo's, in that yes they are briefish, but they aren't skin tight. They are a diaper made for the water. So you're all saying you wouldn't let your kids run around outside in the sprinklers (or just on a hot day) in just a diaper? It's the same thing, just for water!!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of wearing spongebob over the speedo, but I think he will not be traumatized at all (unless of course you put it into his head that he is wearing the wrong thing) just wearing the speedo.
I think the Speedo is awesome, but I just have to ask Mike, regarding one of the comments on here...what is a cereal killer?!?!?!?! Is that like someone that waits till you're sleeping and then smothers you with Frosted Flakes? OH MY GOSH....cracked me up!
ReplyDeleteAMEN Mel! anonymous, i don't know who you are but i cracked up too!
ReplyDeleteA cereal killer is what happens when you spell check and you're in a hurry not really paying attention...
ReplyDeleteSmothered with captain crunch would be a cool way to go! almost as good as saving a bus load full of pregnant nuns!
No to the speedo. Please no.
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