I have an admission to make. It’s not big and it’s not clever, but I just can’t help myself. I’ve always considered myself pretty sensible when it comes to shopping. My days of impulse buys and sales raids are gone. I now only buy something if I really need it or really, really, really want it.

Except for kids clothes.

Especially Polarn O. Pyret children’s clothes. The thing is, when I look at my ever growing toddler, I can pretend to myself that she really *needs* the clothes. She gets her togs dirty every day and is a growing little thing.

But that justification only works for so long – until I see her bulging wardrobe and realise I’m lying to myself.

It’s not like all her clothes are new ones. My two year old has hand-me-downs, second hand bargains, homemade (not by me) items and – yes – new stuff too. It’s just that when I do find myself browsing online or wandering round the shops, it always seems to be the kids sections I’m drawn to. I’ll always remember something my toddler is “lacking” in her full-to-bursting wardrobe.

I just have a weakness, OK?

Kids clothes are CUTE! Those bright colours and funky patterns and knits and jersey fabrics and hats – oh the hats – and wellies. I can’t resist them.

I can’t even do a supermarket shop without accidentally browsing the under 3′s section and picking up a bargain.

Gone are the days when I’d spend ages debating a new dress or jumper for myself. Now, it’s all about the kids clothes. I spend way more time thinking about what my daughter will wear than what I’ll dress myself in. Her clothes are just so much better than mine. And did I mention how CUTE they are?!

I know, there’s no hope for me. Tell me I’m not alone…?

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