Joy in the Jammies
My mom has this thing.
She likes to buy us matching pajamas for Christmas.
Which was so super cute. When we were 9, 8, and 2.
But I'm thinking that at 29, 28, and 22, it is losing some of its luster, mainly to her. Apparently the snowflake pajama pants and matching long sleeve t-shirt combo isn't fulfilling anymore.
To be fair, we do love free pajamas. In my world, snowflake pajama pants are really useful year round. Because they were free. So I wear them. In July. Amen.
But last Christmas, my mom decided to kick it up a notch. Add some extra flavor to the holiday mix.
Yep. There we are. Myself and my two adult-aged sisters. In footy pajamas. With sock monkey feet. And I have a t-shirt on under my pajamas. I'm not sure why, but it seemed like the right choice at the time.
[And wait. Doesn't this fit into the "Gutsy Girls" category? Cause I'm thinking it takes some guts to post a picture of yourself in footy pajamas for all the world to see.]
So my sweet mom finds some type of Christmas-like joy in being able to a) control us or b) unify us or c) humiliate us or d) all of the above.
I'm going to go with choice d.
And, in all seriousness, I think she just likes to give us things. She's great like that. So maybe she gets a few kicks from making me wear sock monkey footy pajamas on the eve of my 30s, but none the less, she loves giving us gifts.
Now. I feel it appropriate that in order to make your joy complete, I must show you the piece de footy-resistance.
My poor 25 year old cousin. Also known as "the 4th sister." Also in footy pajamas.
Bless his heart. Are you surprised to know that is is one of my mom's favorite pictures? I didn't think so. And I'm not sure my cousin will ever speak to me again after posting this.
Merry Christmas, y'all.
May your holiday be filled with family, Jesus, love, and humiliating pajamas.
LOL! Sweet post, Annie! Have yourself a Merry little Christmas in your warm and toasty jammies.
And yes, you have officially made Gutsy-Girl status. Amen!
Posted by: Kristen - Moms Sharpening Moms | 12/21/2009 at 12:28 AM
Aw, how cute!
Posted by: Kimberly | 12/21/2009 at 12:47 AM
I think its cute! When I was living in Africa, I spent Christmas with my family-away-from-home-family, and they did the same thing every year. WE all got hello kitty pj's that I still wear today :) Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Maureen | 12/21/2009 at 02:45 AM
What a darling photo!
Cxx
Posted by: Claire | 12/21/2009 at 03:49 AM
Ooh. If I were your cousin...
I love these types of traditions. I think your mom is cool.
Posted by: Southern Gal | 12/21/2009 at 06:39 AM
We still get pajamas too! I'm not sure how long it will last, but I'm not one for turning down free pajamas. We range from 28-20, all five of us, plus two new husbands, line up at the stairs in our matching PJ's and take pictures as we wait to see what Santa brought us.
We've never had anything as fabulous as footy pajamas! That's amazing!
Posted by: Ellizabeth@LongtoLove | 12/21/2009 at 08:23 AM
I LOVE this post! Thank you for sharing and for being brave enough to post a pic too! I hope to be a mom like your mom someday...embarrasing my kids and all! :-)
Posted by: Heather | 12/21/2009 at 08:31 AM
Gotta love the Christmas Eve pajama gift. Nothing wrong with that... except if they are footed and worn by a man and all...
Posted by: Hillary @ The Other Mama | 12/21/2009 at 09:10 AM
I love it!
Posted by: LaurieS | 12/21/2009 at 10:08 AM
Moms can be so funny! And they sure love us don't they? Glad you can laugh and enjoy those pajamas!
Posted by: Abbie | 12/21/2009 at 10:09 AM
This is SO hilarious!!! Oh Annie, you brave brave soul.
Hahahahahaha...!
Posted by: Sarah Mae | 12/21/2009 at 10:22 AM
I love that you were brave enough to post this! And yes, I think it qualifies at gutsy! :)
SO funny!
Posted by: mandie segura | 12/21/2009 at 11:10 AM
Hey, Your mom must be in good company...because now the pajama-gram commercial is on 24/7. Buy pajamas for everyone in the family! Get matching pajamas! It is very cool to give pajamas. Your mom was hip before her time!
As for me, I'd live in my pj's if I could. Comfy and cozy. I'm lovin' those monkey feet:)
Posted by: Dawn Gibson | 12/21/2009 at 11:38 AM
I'm cracking up at your photos and loving your agreeable attitude towards something that clearly brings your mom joy.
My brother and I were skilled at sucking the fun out of anything my mom tried to do at Christmas when we were in our 20's. Now we are in our 30's, ahem, almost 40's and wish she still wanted to do fun things like matching pj's.
Posted by: Tracey | 12/21/2009 at 12:57 PM
Annie you are TO MUCH!! I didn't realize there were three girls in your family! I wonder if one day my three girls will feel the same way about me? There's just something about all of your kids matching that is just priceless....even in their 20's. Ha!:) Love this!!
Nicki
Posted by: Nicki | 12/21/2009 at 01:26 PM
That is the greatest idea ever!! I am so getting on this tradition! My two girls and little boy will be just as adorable as you guys I am sure!
Thanks sooo much for sharing your mom's silly side.
Posted by: KJ | 12/21/2009 at 04:03 PM
Annie, this is A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!
Y'all are great daughters by wearing the pajamas and taking a photo for your mother!
smooches,
Larie
Posted by: Larie | 12/22/2009 at 12:37 AM
I love the matching PJ's! My mom got me and my sisters all matching pj's last year too and I posted it last year on my blog - check it out here:
http://womenlivingwell-courtney.blogspot.com/2008/12/cousins-they-acted-out-birth-of-jesus.html
Merry Christmas!
Courtney
Posted by: Courtney(Women Living Well) | 12/22/2009 at 08:39 PM
Matching pj's are my boy's Christmas Eve present every year...and you are right, the answer is probably all of the above ;) Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Melissa Multitasking Mama | 12/25/2009 at 10:28 AM