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Okay, Ladies.
Things just got real for me over here.
Carter starts school 1 week from today.
ONE WEEK FROM TODAY.
And it’s not just school, he’s starting HIGH SCHOOL!
Which means that after this year, we’ll only have three more first days of school before college. #somebodyholdme
I can’t.
I hear from everybody that once your kid starts high school that the time literally flies.
Well, I don’t want time to fly.
I want it to crawl.
TO CRAWL.
I plan on savoring every single dang second, and I’m excited to have a front row seat to it all.
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LET’S CHANGE IT UP
When getting ready for this school year, Carter told me that he wanted to change things up with his wardrobe since he was headed to high school.
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
For years he’s basically been wearing 1 brand, and to be honest, he hasn’t really cared much about his clothes prior to now. His one and only priority has been comfort, and although comfort is still at the top of his list, he all of a sudden also cares about what the clothes look like as well.
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
I told him that I was more than happy to help him update his closet for high school, but that he needed to give me a little bit of direction. We looked at several brands online and he gave the green light for me to order some things for him to try.
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
I introduced him to PUMA, and y’all, HE’S A FAN.
When looking at clothes online, it became apparent that he likes a logo, but he prefers it to be subtle.
A tee like the one below is perfect for him.
It’s comfy, it’s soft, and the branding is cool but not overpowering or totally in your face.
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
And my personal favorite part of the outfit? The shoes! I love a classic PUMA!
But I’m going to be honest, Carter wasn’t sure about the shoes when I showed them to him online.
However, once he saw them in person and put them on, he was ALL IN!
He said they are “surprisingly comfy”, and he thinks they look cool too.
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
Carter is really hard on his backpacks, so we get him a new one every year.
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
This backpack is perfect for him. It’s nice and big, and it has several pockets and compartments to help keep him organized.
- Two-way zip opening into main compartment
- Padded adjustable shoulder straps
- Webbed carry handle
- Padded back panel
- Zip-opening into front compartment and front pocket
- Side mesh pockets
- Laptop compartment inside main compartment
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
I think he looks great in his new PUMA gear.
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
And look at this smile. I think it’s clear he likes it too!
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Everything is the same in this second outfit, we just switched out the tee.
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
I like how the colored and banded collar and the colorblock sleeves add some extra style.
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
Carter loves his new clothes, and I of course love that he loves them.
tee / shorts / backpack / socks / sneakers
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I’m so happy to have this new (to him) brand on his radar. The clothes fit him well, they are well made, the pieces are affordable, and they look great on him! If your kid needs some new BACK TO SCHOOL gear too, check out PUMA! And it’s not just for kids, they have tons of great options for men and for women as well.
A huge THANK YOU to PUMA and Collective Voice for sponsoring today’s post.
Amy Baker says
Sheaffer! I have been a follower for a LONG time – and have watched Carter grow up. What a handsome young man he is and such a great smile! You enjoy these high school years – ugh, they do go FAST! But honestly, my daughter is heading into her second year of college and WOW! talk about a FAST freshman year – geesh! We have an “only” too! I swear to you – spending time with them just keeps getting better and better!! Embrace every moment – I know you do! 🙂 I hope he has a great start to high school!!
Sheaffer says
I’m definitely already finding that to be the case, Amy! He is so much fun to hang out with now! xoxo
Robin says
What happened?!? I have been following your blog, Shay’s Mix and Match Mama, and Ericka’s A Little Bit of Everything since I retired from teaching in 2016. All of a sudden all of your boys look like MEN!
Sheaffer says
I know, Robin! It’s SHOCKING!!!! Thanks for following along for so long! xoxo
Erika Slaughter says
Oh friend! I’m wanting it to crawl right about now too! Carter’s so grown up and so handsome!