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Giveaway: $100 gift card to The Gap

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

This is sponsored content from BlogHer and GAP.

I love babies.

They make me happy, content and I could snuggle, rock and hold them endlessly. As every mother should, I especially love MY babies.

I have such a difficult time with my babies growing up. Each time they grow out of a size of clothing my heart breaks a little. I always want them to stay in that phase just a little longer.

Lots of people don't overly care for the newborn stage but I love it. In fact, the first year of their little lives is my absolute favorite time. I love and adore everything about it.

When I dress them, I like them to stay looking like babies. Not mini grownups, babies. So, I usually dress them in soft one piece clothing that is comfortable, snuggable and like soft pajamas. Eventually, they start walking and I have to face the fact that they are no longer infants.

And (SOB) that time has come for my little Butterlump, Aaron. He is not a baby anymore--he is a toddler.

This is so HARD for me.

Aaron is my youngest.

My baby.

Possibly the last baby I will have.

I have treasured and soaked up every single stage of his little life and putting away the stages, the outgrown clothing has about done me in every time I have to do it. But even though he has gotten bigger, he has still been A BABY.

Till now.

I put it off as long as humanly possible, but the time came where Aaron has gone from baby to toddler. So, I bit the bullet and we went and bought our little 14-month-old his first pairs of jeans at Baby Gap.

Luckily for my heart, he looks adorable.

I love The Gap.

I always have.

Beyond loving their products (hello, The Perfect Tshirt is named thus for a reason), I've come to really adore the staff at The Gateway Gap in Salt Lake City. I've always had such good customer service. The GM, Linda, runs an excellent ship. I was lucky enough to be styled for BlogHer by Hannah last month and this time around, Lucy helped me pick out some really adorable looks for Aaron. He's at a tricky age to style size-wise, but I think we did really well. His close are a tad bit big on him, but well...that is what you need at 15-months.

I love the tops we picked. They can be worn separately or layered together. I also could not resist the heavy, warm green canvas jacket and wee golf cap for him. He is not a fan of wearing it for long but he looks like such a little man in it, that I put it on him at the slightest opportunity.

I could not be happier with the denim we selected. Gap's 1969 line is adorable. I love the bit of plaid that lines the cuff of the Lil' Loose cut we picked out. And I couldn't say no to the edgy look of the Playdate Straight grey wash jean gave my little pat of butter. Both were able to be cuffed so he has room and time to grow into them. They're tough enough to survive the toddler years and as a mom, I appreciate the tough snap at the waist that LOOKS like a button. :)

I'm glad I survived yet another moment of letting pieces of Aaron's babyhood go in one piece. I just want him to hold my hand and toddle along side me forever.

As much as I wish I could freeze time and keep him my little one, I know that can't be. I have to let him grow up. It was tough but he looks so adorable that it made it all a little easier.

I know that my children have to grow up.

But like millions of other mothers in the world, I look at Aaron and know that he can grow and grow and we can buy him endless pairs of jeans over the years, but...he'll be my baby forever.

AND NOW THE FUN PART FOR YOU ALL!

I am giving away a $100 gift card to The Gap. The giveaway runs from 9/14 until 9/20.

(The official rules are here.)

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment and tell me something you love about The Gap and their products and if you have a favorite "kid age" like I do. (Optional nostalgia and/or tearing up over your kids growing up is optional, though cathartic for the soul.)

And if that fails, just tell me what an adorable kid I have.

*Photo credit: Smiles Portraits, Logan Utah

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At 1:39 PM , ZDub said...

I can only wear Gap jeans, they know jeans.

My favorite age so far is nine. My daughter's personal style is emerging and it's hilarious!
At 1:39 PM , Jen said...

My closet is basically an advertisement for the Gap. It's the only place I can buy jeans that fit my long legs (and bigger than toothpick thighs).

I'm hoping that their little boy's clothes will be just as nice for my bean pole baby.
At 1:39 PM , Steph said...

I LOVE Gap jeans... LOVE LOVE LOVE. And I love babies and toddlers. I could squish 'em up.
At 1:40 PM , Carolyn (temysmom) said...

I have three daughters and the great thing with the Gap is that I can get them all similar clothes in their different sizes. Everything coordinates which makes it really easy when you are doing hand-me-downs from kid to kid. I especially loved when my girls were about 3 years old. Gap dresses are the BEST. Girly but classic and they hold up the best - wash well and still look new.
At 1:41 PM , SUEB0B said...

I wear their t-shirts all the time. My favorite ones are long-sleeved.

I love kids when they are about 7 or 8 and have a real silly sense of humor.
At 1:44 PM , SarahBeeCreations said...

I love the Gap jeans - sturdy, comfortable, and stylish without breaking the bank. They make fantastic hand-me-downs.
While my husband prefers kids over the age of two when they can have conversations, my favorite is when they are still babies who want to be cuddled as I am more than happy to oblige.

@SBeeCreations
At 1:48 PM , Caitlin said...

I love Gap sweaters. Always pretty and in style.

And babies...I'm loving toddlerhood right now with the *almost* talking.
At 1:51 PM , samantha said...

Theo looks so damn adorable in Baby Gap stuff--the wee jaunty caps are my favorite!

Man Aaron is getting so big! ADORABLE!

samanthajocampen at gmail
At 1:54 PM , Ringleader said...

My kids all had the little GAP denim overalls when they were younger. The girls' had a slight shirring in the front that gave them a feminine feel. There is nothing cuter than their round little diaper bottoms gently filling out the back side of a pair of overalls. Now they are 8, 11 and 13- and I still think their bums are cute, only now- in jeans and chinos! Just don't tell my kids that I publicly announced that theh have cute bums!
At 1:58 PM , Ali said...

I love the Gap clearance rack. Killer deals for great quality clothes. Both for me and my 8 year old daughter. Now I get to add a baby boy to the mix come January!
At 1:59 PM , ClumberKim said...

Both my kids (now 5 and 3) have been wearing gap since birth. Like you, I adore the tiny and soft baby clothes. At 3, but wearing size 4-5, my daughter is loving a dress I just picked up for her. It's soft as your softest sweatshirt and has polka dots (she calls them "bubbles"). Love.

I haven't been able to find pants for myself at Gap for a while...but wow have things changed for this season. Everything I try on suddenly fits (and not because I lost weight or grew six inches). Thanks Gap!
At 1:59 PM , Jessi said...

Gap carries the only pants that fit my husband well..plus they have ADORABLE kid stuff. My daughter's first halloween I got her little socks that had witches embroidered on them.. still in her baby box. Now she's nine. *sniff*
At 2:02 PM , Becki D said...

Love their little girl clothes. UH-DORABLE!
At 2:03 PM , divrchk said...

They have the best long sleeve t-shirts for boys. The weight is perfect - not quite sweatshirt weight but much heavier than a regular t-shirt.
At 2:08 PM , Burgh Baby said...

Gap wins when it comes to little girl clothes. A little trendy, but there's no whore-ifying of the toddler sect.

And I love whatever age my kid currently is. Except one. One and I were not friends AT ALL.
At 2:09 PM , jess said...

dude. i buy stuff from gap online all the time, using my gap card. i get points (and gap cash!) for every dollar i spend. i had to return some stuff once that didn't fit right, and the lady at the gateway gap was super awesome to help me get it exchanged without a receipt (i'd left it at home. woe!) their clothes wash 99 million times and still look new. you get what you pay for with gap. their girl clothes are to die for (sorry, lor) but the boys clothes are cute, too. love their sweaters and leggings.
At 2:13 PM , Jamie Lynn said...

Yay for Gap!! It rocks.

My baby just turned 2. He sleeps through the night and can do things for himself. And listening to him talk is so cute :) But I miss that cute, little bundle sometimes.
At 2:16 PM , chburnsi said...

I love Gap jeans! They are the best!!

Don't have any kids yet but love my friends' babies!!
At 2:25 PM , Alecia said...

I like both the style (cute, but not too grownup) and that they fit pretty true to size. I love dressing my own little Butterlump in Gap clothing as well!
At 2:44 PM , Connie W said...

I love Gap jeans...they are forgiving for Mama Hips.

I love the age before they learn to walk....

And Aaron is so freakin cute!
At 3:00 PM , Jill K said...

I love the little kid Gap jackets and sweaters. For kids. Not me.
At 4:07 PM , Anne said...

I have 2 kids, a girl who is 7 and a boy who will be 2 in october.. each of them is at my favorite age for them.. its always changing as they do.. yes there are things i dislike (attitudes and tantrums) but for the most part i try and enjoy it all since it doesnt last long..

we don't buy much gap (i need to start going to the outlets more..) but we got ahand me down pair of jeans that i loved... i'd love to buy my son some more as he just hit a growth spurt.. :)

ohh and your kids? freakin adorable!
At 5:00 PM , Heather said...

My favorite sweater and matching socks came from the GAP oh so many years ago. The socks have to be at least 18 years old and they have held up, sadly when one got put in the load of whites it turned orange and the other didn't turn the same color when I tried to do the same thing to it to keep the socks matched. I was sad.

I have to admit that I haven't shopped at the GAP in a long time. I would love to get a pair of their city flats because they actually come in my size (11) but they never have them in the store in my size and as much as I would love to order something online, I really need to try it on first because I just can't spend money and not know what it feels like and maybe have to return it because if there is something that I am worse at than organizing, its returning stuff.

My favorite age is from about 18 months-3 years. They are exploring the world around them and just growing more and more each day.
At 7:37 PM , Elaine A. said...

Um, that last photo TOTALLY melts my heart. Well, they all do, but you know what I mean.

I just love GAP denim. Jeans, jackets, skirts. I have them all. :) But I need more jeans... and so do the kids... :)

And I THINK my favorite age is 18 months because at our house we call that 'the age of maximum cuteness'.
At 8:04 PM , tawnya said...

LOVE Gap sweaters. I live in them in the winter...

Pre-school age. Love it.
At 10:40 PM , Beana said...

I love the GAP basics. Tshirts, jeans--for me, my kids and hubs. It's where I shop the most! Favorite age...probably the first two years, especially the first year. I know many say it's the hardest, but it's my favorite.
At 11:25 PM , Heather Hansen said...

My oldest two are 14 (son and daughter). Teenagers aren't so bad. I actually really like them but I am a sucker for a baby. Any size, any time, day or night, bring them on. I can't think of anything more joyous than holding a baby.

I have fond feelings for Gap because they invented (or were at least the first place I ever saw them) snap-crotch t-shirts for babies and toddlers. No more untucked shirts, bare bellies and cold babies. Love them. I still have the first one I ever bought.

I am a sucker for nostalgia.
At 10:16 PM , Allisonjd said...

I love the gap curvy flare jeans. i have like 4 pairs!!! and i love newborn-5 months the best. sleep a lot, you feel so rewarded when they do cute things like smile or try to eat their entire fist. the way they melt into your arms and completely trust you. i just love that age!!
At 7:39 AM , Carmen said...

I just bought Gap jeans this week. I really like them.

Newborn stage is my favorite.

Thanks for the chance - I REALLY need a Gap card. :))
At 7:49 AM , gradschoolknitter said...

I luuuuurve gap jeans. They fit me just right. In fact, I'm wearing a pair, along with this top that I just bought a couple weeks ago. Comfy and cute? That's what I call style, baby!

As for babies (the real, infant kind), I like them small. If I ever have them I'm going to loathe the day they get bigger than 6 months. Ok, probably not, but they're just so cute and easy to handle when they're little!

(Oh and yours is, of course, one of the cutest babies EVAH.)
At 7:56 AM , floating said...

I love gap jeans.
I love the toddler stage. They ask so many question and give lots of hugs
At 8:08 AM , kwr221 said...

I grew up with Gap - love it!

My daughter is 12 and developing her own style - love it!

And Butterlump is beyond adorable.
At 8:08 AM , kwr221 said...

I grew up with Gap - love it!

My daughter is 12 and developing her own style - love it!

And Butterlump is beyond adorable.
At 8:14 AM , ClistyB said...

Hands down, the infant stage. Oh my goodness, I can't get enough. I love me a clean and scented baby. I love it so much that if you let me babysit a wee-one, I will probably give the cutie a bath in the kitchen sink. And if
it's a boy, I will paint his toenails and see how long it
takes the mom to notice.
Each baby should leave the hospital with a velour one-piece from BabyGap.
At 8:18 AM , Retrodiva said...

Love Gap. Just purchased some black leggings, a white T, and a tweed vest to get me through the last few days at New York Fashion Week. And my daughter's age right now, 7, is so much fun. She's getting so independent!
At 8:20 AM , Candice said...

I adore Gap jeans. Just the cut of them is perfect - better than any other jeans I've ever owned.

My son is four months old and I love the 4-6 month stage so every day I feel like saying, "No, no, slow down, slow down!" It's like at 3-4 months they turn on - they're aware of more, they grab, they belly laugh... I just love it.

And, yeah, I tear up every time I have to pack up a onesie he's grown out of... he's my first, so maybe I'll have another some day, but you never know so each piece is like a few days gone. *sniffle* :)
At 8:22 AM , Secret Agent Mama said...

I love Gap. Used to love them, then I gained weight. Now that I've lost some, I love them again!
At 8:24 AM , becky @ misspriss said...

Oh, I love the infant stage, too. I really do.

And I love Gap's khakis so much! I really need to check out their toddler and newborn clothes - it's been a while.

(I can't believe how big your little guy is already. Then again, I can't believe how big my guy is -- and he hasn't even hit 3 yet. He's SO TALL!)
At 8:33 AM , Megan said...

I am a big time newborn baby lover. It is absolutely my favorite stage, and I guard my new ones jealously. I rarely let anyone else hold them and and so glad I nurse so that they HAVE to give the baby back when he or she gets hungry.
For my last little baby, Caleb, I found BabyGaps's First Favorites line. SO, so soft and sweet, they are perfect for lazy days at home when I don't need to get him dressed. They still look brand new, so I passed them to my sister in law, who is using them for her new baby, and will then pass them to our sister who just had a baby.

And...Aaron is truly beautiful - and at the entirely fun stage of walking, talking, giving kisses.
At 8:54 AM , Gwen said...

I love the shirts I just bought my 5 year old. He loves them too and didn't want to take off his red softest shirt ever. Almost all of our kid jackets have been from the Gap.

As for the age I love the best? I love when they start sleeping through the night. They are young enough that a kiss and a hug will cure all ills, but their personalities are fully emerging.

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At 10:49 AM , Erin said...

I love Gap jeans for my big boys. I also love them for myself. :)
At 11:08 AM , rosemaryschild said...

I bought GAP for my boys when they were younger at the outlet store. Now I have the grandbabies to buy for! You do have an adorable kid! But then aren't they all, just can't help but luv them!
At 2:49 PM , Rebecca Stob said...

Gap pants reliably fit me and look cute!

My babies are 15 months and 2 months but so far I loved ~ 6 months.
At 3:31 PM , LibraryGirl62 said...

I love Gap. I worked for them several years ago and loved the experience. My favorite age to dress a child is definitely the toddler years. So much personality and fun! And you make all the choices still :)
At 3:42 PM , Elizabeth said...

Sometimes I feel ridiculous shopping at the Gap because it's all I'm already wearing! I adore their jeans, and their maternity section has been a godsend for me the last couple of months. As for favorite kid age, mine won't be born until January, but I'm pretty sure nothing will top those first few months--I've been waiting years to get those first snuggles.
At 6:49 PM , Judy Schwartz Haley | CoffeeJitters.Net said...

we got a pair of the baby jellies style sandals and my little one wore them everywhere all summer long. She's 18 months right now, and so far it's my favorite age. However, I imagine next month my favorite age will be 19 months.
At 7:06 PM , Kate said...

Oh my GOD, you have an adorable child.

I love Gap t-shirts, rollover waist skirts, and sweaters. I've bought a ridiculous number of pairs of work trousers there over the years, too. They're simple, classy, go with everything, and I think they all cost $24-36/pair (on sale). Awesome.
At 7:19 PM , regan said...

I love Gap's denim, specifically the long and lean ones. And so far I'm loving 12 and 13 months with my son.
At 8:09 PM , Mama Bub said...

Now that I'm shopping for baby girl clothes I'm BLOWN AWAY by the cuteness of babyGap.
At 10:19 PM , Meredith - proud mom of THREE! said...

I love the gap! I have two girls and just had a son this past year. I love to dress him in everything gap baby.

I love the non mobile stage. That need to snuggle, not too busy to just sit still in your lap age. It's perfect and I already miss it :(
At 7:44 AM , Syl said...

I am falling in love with Gap through my first pregnancy, their baby clothes are so cute.

Ad your Aaron is absolutely adorable.
At 4:05 PM , Katie Ann said...

They always seem to have the nicest sweaters, so fun.

And I really, really like the first year, when they grow so fast (and can't yet talk). You can cuddle with them endlessly and kiss them all over without their protesting.
At 10:46 PM , Sue said...

I HEART the Gap. Totally and completely. Their jeans are the only ones that fit me perfectly and hug me in all the right places. And their perfect tees? I own too many to count. It's ridiculous, yo.

Also... your little butterlump is even MORE "Squeeeee!!!" worthy in his Gap gear... which, who knew that was even humanly possible. Sheesh, he's a cutie...
At 6:02 AM , mandibone said...

I love that the Gap has short sizes for my stubby legs.
At 7:14 AM , monica lee said...

My clothes from the gap just don't seem to wear out, it is sort of weird like the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants! I think I am going to say my favorite age is 12 yrs old. I recently took my son to the Gap to buy a shirt for his very first school dance!
At 8:37 AM , Stitch said...

Just yesterday I was walking down the mall when I saw this checkered guys shirt that made the boyfriend and I drool. There are the blazers and dresses. My fave Gap piece is the basic shirt, white, black or navy. I am sold.
At 9:37 AM , Tess said...

Love the four year olds...they are learning so much and still think that you know everything.

The GAP has great skirts; I still have one that I bought years ago, although I can't fit into it and now need to trade it for a maternity skirt!
At 10:03 AM , jackierobinette said...

I agree with several of your peeps. The GAP jeans are the best. I wear them until they are shreds. No really. I do. This weekend at a BBQ at our house,k I squatted down to take a photo of my darling twin grandchildren and rrrripppp. Yup, right across the butt. Nothing like a family moment! But I got a great shot with my new camera!
At 10:15 AM , monstergirlee said...

My favorite item from the Gap was a pair of flannel lined jeans I bought for my one year old boy - he wore them 'til he even told me they're too small. His little sister wore them, then it made me super happy to pass them along to their little niece this year too. Love love love Gap jeans for kids.
Basically my favorite age is pretty much the age their at. I'm sure that will change as the hormone start raging through their little bodies/
At 10:55 AM , Melanie said...

GAP jeans work for this mama body.

Favorite age, you ask? Pretty much whatever age my girls are at the time. I know; trite. But seriously, I love getting to know them.

However, just before they get their periods? You can have them. It's like the hormones are a BP well, ready to blow. Then they get their periods and become human again.
At 11:08 AM , Carrie said...

I love the pictures!

I like Gap clothes because they're stylish but not trendy, if that makes sense. Just classic clothes that endure.

And my favorite age is actually 3. It's hard with all the saying no and rebelling, but my son can have conversations with me and is so sweet!

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At 11:50 AM , meganonymous said...

I big fat pink puffy heart the Gap!
I don't really have a favorite kid age, but my oh my, your kid is freakin' adorable! :)
At 12:37 PM , KaseysKrazyMommy said...

I remember a Gap bag that I carried EVERYWHERE, with everything I needed... for a LONG time. I loved that bag and it made me love the Gap and it's quality.

My son is going to be 4 soon. Right now that age has proven to be my favorite. He is fun to talk to and learn from :)
At 4:02 PM , Kylie and crew. said...

I love Gap's current black line. I try and branch out and add color to my wardrobe but I just go back to black! I love their jeans too...I'm short and they have Ankle length. We don't have a baby gap here BUT on trips I try and hit the store up but I have to be careful because they have SUCH cute clothes for my little's.
At 4:03 PM , Erin said...

I love their sweaters and their sales!
My favorite age is babies that are a few months old-cuddly and cute and more alert!
At 4:21 PM , Julie said...

I love the Baby Gap. My oldest only wore BG (the good ol' days). I have a sunday outfit I bought for my oldest when he was 4yrs old. All four of my boys have worn this outfit to church over the years. Sunday (yesterday) my baby (who is 4 years old) wore this outfit to church. It meant the world to me...and only me. Most of all...it still looks amazing! I'm sure it's been washed a million times...honestly it looks new! (fab good quality).
Now here's the kicker....my oldest who I bought the size 4 outfit for...he's 14 years old and just started High School. Yikes.
Now I’m almost in tears...thanks for the mommy moment. Now I’m going to go buy a shadow box and frame the dang BG outfit! xoxo Julie (crazibeautiful)

Ooh…my favorite year is around 4 years old. Their still a baby but almost big-boy!
At 7:55 PM , Style119 said...

I LOVE the gap. Their stuff is CLASSIC and it just fits my body well. I know when I buy something I am going to wear it for many seasons and it is going to last and last!

My favorite age thus far is 4/5 (the current ages of my babies) if you had asked last year the answer would have been 3/4 and so on... :)
At 8:08 PM , Kristine said...

Gap baby clothes are so cute.
At 8:08 PM , Shannon said...

What darling pictures! The first thing Shaun bought for Faith was a little jean jacket and floral top at the Gap. It was teeny tiny, like a 3-6 month, but since we brought home a teensy 6lber, she had to wait a bit to wear it.
At 8:08 PM , Dawn said...

I love the dark blue they have - it's perfect for Alex - and the only thing I think I've ever bought full price for him :)
At 8:10 PM , Suzi said...

Gap to me means success. Right now, I can't fit into the regular Gap jeans but am working on it. I love their style, always have, and I WILL fit into their jeans again soon. Darn it. :)
At 8:10 PM , Jennifer, Playgroups Are No Place For Children said...

I love Gap jeans! They actually fit my kids.

My favorite age changes all the time, but I especially love when they're about 6 mos old.
At 8:11 PM , Sweet Tots said...

The Gap Jeans are just the bomb diggety! Are there any questions??

P.S. Did anyone ever tell you that your little guy looks a lot like a baby Brad Pitt???
At 8:11 PM , Amy in Ohio said...

Love the GAP - best jammies ever!

I'm loving four right now with P - she constantly drives me crazy and makes me laugh.
At 8:12 PM , Sweet Tots said...

The Gap Jeans are just the bomb diggety! Are there any questions??

P.S. Did anyone ever tell you that your little guy looks a lot like a baby Brad Pitt???
At 8:13 PM , MFA Mama said...

I love my long-sleeved tee from Gap; it's so soft and snuggly! And like you I'm a total sucker for the newborn curled-up bean phase when you just snap something soft around their sweet little grub-bodies and snug them close to your heart in a sling...aww...*sigh* I seriously stopped a woman wearing a sleeping baby at the grocery store today to tell her how it tugged it my heart and because That Lady telling a young mom to "enjoy it while it lasts!" Gah!
At 8:15 PM , mrs. r said...

what i love about the gap: simple, clean and classic.

baby age i love the most: i am LOVING my 2 year old right now.

nostalgia: i miss the cuubby, chubby cheeks! i miss the thigh rolls! i miss the squeaks and coos. i think i am baby hungry. lol.

insert tears.
At 8:18 PM , mom2nji said...

You have a VERY cute baby/ er toddler. I love, love, love GAP clothes for my boys. That first pair of jeans and flannel for their first winter was the best. Now that they are big boys, I love the durability of their clothes.
At 8:18 PM , Kerri Anne said...

Your little guy is indeed adorable. (And one of my favorite scarves just happens to be from the Gap.)
At 8:24 PM , Christy said...

I LOVE Gap clothes for kids. So cute. Used to always dress my little guys in them. Sigh. I miss them being babies. I guess my favorite age was about 18 months. They look so cute toddling around, but they still want to snuggle.
At 8:25 PM , Marissa said...

My favorite thing about The Gap: bootcut jeans in petite sizes! They really make me smile. :o)

I teach two-year-olds at church and, boy, are they a trip! That age will forever have a squishy spot in my heart.
At 8:26 PM , Sell Family Brag Blog said...

um, don't hate me if you get two comments from me. my internet is bein' weird. =(

my favorite thing that we have gotten at the Gap recently is Devin's jeans...they have a cozy material on the inside so that the jean material doesn't touch his cute chubby thighs. he is in need of a cute GAP sweatshirt...which is a must in everyone's closet.

you are good at making babies...why stop!? =)

loves,
evonne
sellbabyphat [at] gmail
At 8:33 PM , grace said...

oooh, I had to get in on this fun! ;) I LOVE the Gap for baby & toddler clothes. I've found them to be extremely durable. They hold up well, and most styles don't go out of fashion --i love all the classic looks.

As for my babies, I LOVE the 6-10ish month stage, where they just adore you and every little thing you do with them.
At 8:41 PM , Mrs. Organic said...

I absolutely love the adjustable waist feature - my son is skinny and these jeans look great on him.

My favorite age would have to be 4 years old and my baby just turned 5. Sob.
At 8:45 PM , Alyssa S. said...

LOVE Gap w/great big hearts!! It is the only store credit card I own, as I absolutely refused to relinquish it when we "pared down" our cards. I have short, stumpy legs & can always find great-fitting jeans at Gap, and sometimes I don't even have to get the short length!! My in-laws live in central IL (where there is a Gap outlet) and my brother lives in the Chicago suburbs (where there is another Gap outlet) so I insist on hitting both when we make an IL visit, since there's not an outlet close to me! We have some adorable pics of my son in some of his older sister's hand-me-down pink double-thick sleepers, easily the BEST purchase I've ever made from Gap!
At 8:53 PM , RPH said...

That little man is so cute! Everything gap is adorable, but I love their colorful sweaters and tights for girls. So cute!
At 9:15 PM , Tauni said...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Gap jeans and what they do for the body. Every time I put a pair on I think, "Man, these are so comfortable, stylish AND flattering".

Now as for favorite age of children...that is a hard one. I too love new born. I also love the stage where they start interacting and playing with you. Learning to talk and toddle is fun and exhausting. It is hard to pick a very favorite!
At 9:35 PM , Megan said...

The Gap is my go-to place. They never let me down and I can ALWAYS find something there.

Favorite kid age - 2 and my son turns three tomorrow. (sniff)
At 9:35 PM , Loralee Choate said...

Entry for my gal Ryles since my blog seems to be shunning her.
:)
At 9:42 PM , -A said...

I love Gap jeans. And only recently discovered this. And can't afford to spend that much on a pair of jeans.

I love preschoolers, as their nanny but not in a classroom setting. I love nine to ten year olds at school. They are so little, but so grown up. They get it when you are sarcastic, but they still need you for comfort from time to time. It's perfect.
At 9:50 PM , Tahnie said...

I absolutely adore The Gap jeans! My favorite baby age is where my daughter is now (7 1/2 months) because she is the light of my life and we never ever thought we would be parents to a biological child.
At 10:23 PM , Tauni said...

Oooh, what a fun giveaway Loralee! Seriously, I don't know how you time to do it all girl...

Your little one is such a sweetheart. Sometimes I am sad I missed all those little sweet baby moments with the boys. Then I realize, I am just lucky to have them :)
At 11:03 AM , Loralee Choate said...

CONGRATS TO MONICA LEE: http://www.monicaleestudios.com/. Our Gap winner! :)