Sisterly Advice

Today, Lacey's going on a field trip to a working farm.  Yesterday, I overheard Cassie giving her advice on how to dress for the trip.

"First," Cassie said, "You need to wear long pants.  You might eat lunch sitting on the ground.  Or, you might be around hay or straw.  You don't want your legs to get picked by hay.  So, long pants are important."

"Okay," Lacey agreed.

"Next," Cassie said, "You need to wear a short-sleeved shirt and a sweatshirt jacket.  You don't know how the weather is going to be.   If you decide you need to keep your jacket on, you won't get too hot if you wear short sleeves.  And, if it gets hot, you can always take off your jacket."

Lacey nodded, trying to keep up.

"We can't forget shoes," Cassie said.  "You need to wear comfortable shoes because you'll be walking a lot.  Don't wear high tops.  You should probably wear your old sneakers - the ones you wear to play in the yard. It won't matter if they get muddy and they're really comfortable."

"My old shoes," parroted Lacey.

"Hair is important too," Cassie cautioned.  "Absolutely don't wear a hairband because if you decide you want to take it off, there won't be anywhere to put it.  What you need to do is wear a hair elastic around your wrist.  Then, if you decide to pull your hair back, you have that option."

"Okay.  Hair elastic," said Lacey.  "I'll go find one right now."

"No!"  Cassie said.  "I have to give you the most important piece of advice.   Whatever jacket you pick has to look good if you decide to tie it around your waist.  You absolutely don't want to look like a dork!  Well, maybe I better help you pick out your clothes."

And, off they went.

Good thing Lacey didn't come to me for advice.  I would have recommended jeans and a jacket, completely ignorant of the dork stuff.