Suri Cruise Contemplates a Cupcake

Jackson Lee/Tom Meinelt/Splash News

Out in Central Park this afternoon, Katie Holmes smiles while 2 ½-year-old daughter Suri contemplates her next bite of cupcake while being carried by mom in New York City.

See more photos of Tom Cruise, Suri, and Katie in our Holmes-Cruise Family Gallery! Check out more images of this outing at Just Jared.

Suri wears Juicy Couture Girl’s Ruffle-Trim Cotton Voile Dress ($99), but in navy blue.

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homegirl needs a jacket

- GossipGrl212 on October 23rd, 2008

Please put a jacket on this child already. It is very cold today and a simple blanket is not warm enough. I see Katie is dressed warmly!

- colle on October 23rd, 2008

Here we are again with Karie in a wool coat and Suri in short sleeves.

- Gigi on October 23rd, 2008

I am in Brooklyn and it was winter coat weather this morning. I am not sure what it warmed up to but between how Katie and the bodyguard are dressed I am guessing it was not warm.

- Brandi on October 23rd, 2008

Ok, i feel compelled to say something. I live down the street from the cruises in nyc, and it is FREEZING today (and i’m NEVER cold)!!! why is that girl not wearing tights/a jacket?????

- Kim on October 23rd, 2008

You know that’s the last thing I see when I look at that photo. Why do people feel the need to complain! You arn’t her parent, you weren’t there, you don’t know why she doesn’t have a jacket on. Maybe she was playing and took it off because she got warm and then just didn’t want to put it back on? Maybe she threw a fit like a normal child in protest to having a jacket on. You don’t know!!! Stop being so judgemental.

Anyway, she’s so cute! I love Katies new hairdue also.

P.s – the guy behind them looks like Papa Joe lol

- ERICKA on October 23rd, 2008

Put some clothes on the poor girl!!! Katie and her bodyguard are all rugged up so why is this poor child in a short sleeve dress!

- winky on October 23rd, 2008

Adorable. I saw another pic of Suri and Katie from today, where Suri’s walking and she doesn’t look cold at all. Her haircut is too cute!

- Jen1 on October 23rd, 2008

I can’t believe she isn’t dressed warmer. I am in SE Connecticut and if it’s cold here — it’s cold in NYC.

- Kim on October 23rd, 2008

It was 33 degrees this morning in the Midwest. I had on jeans, a sweater, and my winter jacket. I had to fight with my 4-year old to put a sweatshirt on over her short-sleeved shirt. She is always hot and refuses to wear “appropriate winter attire.” (Except for wearing her earmuffs and gloves to watch Scooby-Doo.)

- Dana on October 23rd, 2008

She always has the most beautiful dresses on, but I have never seen her in a coat. Even when the people around her at dressed warmly. Maybe she is a hot blooded kid.

- Betty on October 23rd, 2008

I didn’t even notice the whole jacket thing. Suri looks cute. I preferred her hair the way it was before the cut.

- Penny on October 23rd, 2008

Suri sure looks better with her hair cut. Even though we aren’t her parent I think it’s good to be concerned about children. It is obviously cold out and has been for a few days. We’ve seen pictures of her without her coat for several days in a row now while the adults are dressed warmly. A blanket that is not wrapped around the child is not sufficient. To me, this is neglect. If somebody saw a child in the park without a coat while everyone else was dressed warmly and you saw it day after day, a responsible adult may be compelled to report such neglectful behavior to authorities. It’s not like they can’t afford to buy her a coat.

- Carol on October 23rd, 2008

maybe she just got out of the car… my daughter gets hot in her car seat. she should not have bare legs though if it is really that cold.

- lele on October 23rd, 2008

I think that this is an adorable picture. As for her not wearing a coat-my 3 year old rarely wears a coat-she has sensory processing concerns and cannot tolerate long sleeves. I do not find her not wearing a coat neglectful and find it concerning that so many people are negatively judging this family especially since she is carrying a blanket for her. All children (and families for that matter) are different and tolerated different things and we should all respect that.

- michelle on October 23rd, 2008

I’m starting to find it odd too. The day we saw Suri’s new haircut looked like a chilly day. I think Katie should address this somehow. There must be a reason. But Suri looks happy and cared for so maybe it’s just us?

- Sasha on October 23rd, 2008

Ok so maybe Suri doesn’t want to wear a coat. I understand I have a toddler. But what about tights, long sleeves, a hat, boots, a sweater, maybe just add one to the mix so she doesn’t catch a cold! She can’t be warm , sorry I live in NY and it has been cold. I haven’t seen many people besides Suri Cruise in short sleeves!

- lala21 on October 23rd, 2008

She doesn’t look cold to me, stop complaining about her and just put your own child in a coat.

- Sarita on October 23rd, 2008

I agree with those of you who say lay off on the coat comments. First of all, you CANNOT catch a cold from being outside without a coat on. Colds are caused by viruses…not temperatures. Unless she is at risk of getting frost bite, then there’s no real concern for her not wearing a coat. We don’t know why she’s not wearing one…perhaps they were just planning on being outside for a short time, or maybe she got hot playing. Who knows. Her haircut is cute, though! I like her with this little bob.

- Robyn on October 23rd, 2008

Whether Suri looks cold or not has nothing to do with the fact that she *should* have a jacket (AND tights) on. What is she thinking?

- Taryn on October 23rd, 2008

WOW – since when did this forum get so nit picky? You all complain about the same things with every post – have you realized yet that Katie and Tom are the ones raising her, not all of you? Why can’t you just enjoy the pictures? Obviously all of this complaining isn’t changing anything.

I think this is a lovely picture and it definately shows how big Suri is getting. Maybe Katie and Tom will have another baby?

- Me on October 23rd, 2008

“Maybe she threw a fit like a normal child in protest to having a jacket on. You don’t know!!! Stop being so judgemental.”

Yeah, because a child throwing a temper tantrum to get their way is a perfectly acceptable reason to negate dressing them properly.

This is ridiculous. I live four hours south of them in DC, and if it was coat weather down here (which it was), it was most certainly coat weather in NYC. I could care less whether Suri throws the mother of all tantrums every time Tom and Katie try to dress her more warmly; part of being a parent is doing what’s best for kids whether they like it or not. Seems like Tom and Katie are more concerned with letting their little princess have her way than what’s best for her.

- Lauren on October 23rd, 2008

suri is so cute i love her hair cut brings out her eyes now we could see her beautiful face

- suris number 1 fan on October 23rd, 2008

She cut her bangs!!!!

- brie on October 23rd, 2008

I think when people complain about how Suri is dressed, it doesn’t mean that they are not happy to see new pictures of Suri.

I for one, love to see new pictures. I think she is a beautiful, healthy and happy child BUT I also found it very odd and strange why she is dressed with short sleeves and no tights but then Katie has two long sleeved jumpers and even the man behind them does. All they have is that blanket?

To the people who say maybe she threw a tantum, OK maybe but who is the parent? Sure, let them throw a tantum, let them get upset but they still wear what you want them to wear. Does Suri run her life?

As someone mentioned above, if we saw that elsewhere we would be concerned for that child.

- Lisa on October 23rd, 2008

cute little girl! glad to see the bangs cut. however, i did like the longer hair. i feel this family is becoming clones! lol

it seems that suri could definitely use a sweater or coat. however, it is hard not to point out that she likely has more body fat than her mother. maybe wrong to say, but i’m saying it. katie is way too thin for her stature.

- sarah on October 23rd, 2008

Michelle- Very good point. I am that way myself. I have no problem with coats. Long-sleeved shirts, on the other hand…No way! I wouldn’t wear one if you paid me a million dollars!

I also want to point out that Suri and Katie may very well be going from building to car or car to building, as most celebs get picked up and dropped off right at the door of wherever they’re going.

If that’s the case, I can see why Tom and Katie might not find it worth it to argue with her over wearing a coat.

Also, a commentor on yesterday’s Suri post made this comment about her own daughter: “My daughter is three and she constantly sweats, guess what the doctor explanined that it is better for me to not over dress her. He stated that just becuase you are cold does not mean the child is.”

Who knows, maybe Suri is also a “heavy sweater” and/or maybe she doesn’t get cold as quickly or as easily as Katie and Tom do. Some people are “warmer” than others!

- CelebBabyLover on October 23rd, 2008

I also want to point out that we have no way of knowing whether that blanket is “enough” to keep her warm. It could be a very heavy blanket, for all we know!

That said, I think perhaps CBB should consider not allowing/posting comments about Suri not wearing a coat (just as they have done on other posts regarding things such as celeb toddlers still using bottles or pacifers).

It seems like those comments take over the comment section each time there’s a Suri post.

- CelebBabyLover on October 23rd, 2008

It really makes me roll my eyes when people comment about people commenting negatively. The world isn’t all sunshine and puppies, seriously. And it’s not like they’re complaining about something that doesn’t hurt Suri – she is out without proper clothing in freezing weather. That’s asking for trouble.

And I agree with one of the above posters – people are always saying “Maybe Suri doesn’t want to wear pants or a coat!” That’s where being a PARENT to your child comes in! A 2-year-old is in no way qualified to decide whether or not she can wear a coat out.

That being said, Suri is a cute kid. I think she’s cuter with longer hair, though, lol! I didn’t really mind her bangs.

- Nicole on October 24th, 2008

“Yeah, because a child throwing a temper tantrum to get their way is a perfectly acceptable reason to negate dressing them properly. “

No, but YOU don’t know the circumstances of why she’s not wearing one and like Robyn said you can’t catch a cold from cold weather…it’s a virus.

Seriously, I’m so tired of the SAME comments on her clothing or lack thereof. It’s not like Katie or Tom are reading your judgemental comments anyway.

- ERICKA on October 24th, 2008

For the people that keep complaining that they NEVER see “that poor child” in a coat…maybe you should look at other photos or google it.

I’ve seen photos of her in a jacket and here’s one…this ones from this month!

http://bp3.blogger.com/_FZXYpqQTpcY/SJg578BifiI/AAAAAAAAANU/nZNVTxRhy7k/s320/37feb20-rolling-high-waisted.jpg

- ERICKA on October 24th, 2008

Now that her hair is cut you people have moved onto whining about her lack of a coat. The kid looks fine & not cold.

But to say Suri is being neglected is crazy & just plain disgusting. If you really think so, go call up the NYC Child Services, i’m sure they’d love to hear from you. Why don’t you go look after kids in your own family & or neighborhood that are in REAL danger.

- SeanJay on October 24th, 2008

These are the cutest picture’s ever!! I looked through all of them at Just Jared…OMG!! What a little doll! So happy! Some of her facial expressions are priceless! Such a sweetie!

- Kat on October 24th, 2008

If Suri was cold I am sure at that age she would be able to hint at her mum that she wants to be warmer. I am in the UK so I don’t know what New York weather is like at the moment but if she was cold I think she would be more hunched up and close to her mother… she looks comfortable to me.

- Kat on October 24th, 2008

Personally if my daughter told me she didn’t want to put on a sweater and I knew it was cold outside; we wouldn’t be going outside to play in the park – your the parent not your child.

- Sam on October 24th, 2008

Wow, someone call social services

I think this picture is adorable. Katie was really good on Eli Stone the other day! I just realised I’ve never seen her act with short hair before.

- stephanie on October 24th, 2008

My comments are the same has everyone, why suri is not wearing a jacket’I'am from Portugal and even here is very cold in the morning and in the late afternoon, and it seams that Suri si wearing these summer dresses all the time, morning, late afternnon and night. Have we ever seen Suri in jeans and a warm jacket??I say it never….God!!!!!

- Raquel Brito on October 24th, 2008

Just to address the point of her getting a cold from being underdressed in cold weather – this isn’t true. The reason people catch more colds in the winter than at any other time of year is because they stay indoors more and germs spread through the heating etc. Of course you can catch something from someone in the street, but the weather itself is a relatively small threat. However, I do agree with most other people in this thread, Suri looks perpetually underdressed considering the weather. There might be a specific reason as to why this is, so I don’t think we should be screaming child abuse left, right and centre, but I would hope this situation isn’t just because she would throw a tantrum if mum and dad put a coat on her and they don’t want her doing this in front of the cameras. I think we need to give the benefit of the doubt here, I don’t see Katie or Tom neglecting Suri on purpose somehow.

Really glad to see Suri with a nice length of fringe, that thing must’ve been aggravating her when it was long! It seems she has been taking hair tips from Matilda Ledger!

- phoebe on October 24th, 2008

OMG!!!1! Why is Suri eating a cupcake?! Do her parents not know that is bad for her health? What neglect!! Honestly, it’s not like they don’t have money to buy her normal food, like oatmeal. Jeez!!1!

Honestly guys, this is what some of you sound like. Get over yourselves. Suri is not neglected and you do not know the circumstances of this picture. Focus on your own lives and be glad you even get a miniscule peak at the lives of this cute little family.

- Liree on October 24th, 2008

CelebBabyLove wrote:
“I also want to point out that Suri and Katie may very well be going from building to car or car to building, as most celebs get picked up and dropped off right at the door of wherever they’re going.”

They were at the park, not just walking from building to car or vice versa.
Sure, she might not feel cold easily, but a summer dress without a coat or tights or even socks in this weather?

Also, what’s wrong with people stating their opinion? This is a celebrity blog after all. As long as people are respectful, I see nothing wrong with critical comments.

- Anna on October 24th, 2008

Why is this little girl not dresses warmer???? You see the mom in a big woolen coat and the daughter in just ba little summer dress?? What is it with celebrities? Does she not think about her daughter getting sick or even her comfort?
OMG!!!!

- Veronica on October 24th, 2008

If I remember correctly, Scientologists believe children are little adults and should be allowed to make up their own minds regarding things like what to wear, etc. If Suri doesn’t want to wear a jacket, no one is going to make her….maybe they should make a suggestion.

- Kim on October 24th, 2008

Given that Suri is clearly happy, healthy, and adores her however-flawed parents, perhaps it would be best to leave these parents alone and allow them their own theories and philosophies. Why not — instead of fretting over whether or not a ridiculously privileged multimillionaire child has a coat — transfer our concerns to the truly needy and go out and buy coats for the thousands of children who will go cold this winter because their parents really can’t afford one?

- L. on October 24th, 2008

No, you can’t get a cold from simply being in the cold weather…but a 2 year olds’ immune system can be compromised by going in and out of the cold with no coat, not to mention that Suri is in and out of public places all the time…if her immune system is compromised then she’s more susceptible to catching a cold/virus – and, hello people, don’t forget it’s flu season. She should at the VERY LEAST have a long sleeved dress and tights on if she doesn’t wear a coat – but even that might be questionable with the weather now. A blanket just carried around with her is not a source of warmth. That’s called common sense. I agree with the other posters – who’s the parent here?

- SH on October 24th, 2008

“Scientologists believe children are little adults and should be allowed to make up their own minds regarding things like what to wear, etc.”

WOW…so if this is true…if/when Suri has to be admitted to the hospital with flu or pneumonia is Katie gonna say, Well, Suri, maybe you should have decided to wear warmer clothes and a coat. 2 year olds need parents to make some of their decisions for them, sorry to say…

- SH on October 24th, 2008

Why is everyone so judgemental when it comes to this family? Everytime new pictures are up I see so many negative comments. “Her bangs are too long, they shouldn’t put her in so many dresses, the security guard shouldn’t hold her baby doll, she shouldn’t be drinking from a bottle, they should put a coat on her”, etc etc. Suri looks happy and healthy in every picture! She doesn’t look as if she’s freezing to death in this picture, she’s fine. I wish people would stop being so judgemental about their parenting skills. Just enjoy the pictures and updates without getting worked up over a jacket or a haircut.

- Jessica on October 24th, 2008

Please put a coat and some warm tights on this little girl!!!

There is something very strange about Tom and Katie!!!

- Jane on October 24th, 2008

I think it’s fine for people to express their opinion. If you saw a poor little kid without a coat on a cold day, day after day,and you were at a park that’s near low income housing, you would think about reporting it. A child is a child whether it’s parents have $100 million or $10. Being out in the cold won’t cause her to catch a cold but it does lower your resistance to viruses. Of course she’s not going to be huddled into her mother she has a cupcake. I thought it said they were at the park so I don’t think they’re going from the house to the car. If you were Katie’s mother and Suri’s grandmother, you’d be yelling at her to put a coat on her.

- Carol Lee on October 24th, 2008

Why does Suri never have a coat or sweater on? Heath Ledgers daughter Matilda is always dressed appropriately with a coat and hat on. NYC is cold here! I think Katie is showing off the dresses to the press….enough already. Dress that little girl weather appropriate Katie. The blanket is not going to cut it!

- tay on October 24th, 2008

Wow, this is crazy. Katie and the bodyguard are dressed warmly and Suri is in a short-sleeved dress with nothing at all on her legs.

I wonder if it doesn’t have something to do with their Scientology belief. I have read before where Scientologists don’t tell their children no and allow them to make their own decisions (I don’t know if that’s true or not as I haven’t done my own research) but that could be why she’s always dressed the way she is. Maybe she gets to make her own decision about whether she will wear a coat or not, not matter how much mom tries to persuade her otherwise. Either way, this is just crazy. It’s our job as parents to protect our children and dressing them warmly when warranted is part of that.

- Angel on October 24th, 2008

I can never decide who Suri looks like.
I don’t think short hair looks very flattering on her but thats just my opinion, she’s a cutie anyways.

- Bb on October 24th, 2008

LOL w/ Liree! Beware the cupcakes!

SeanJay you nailed it! It’s chilly but not freaking cold yet here in NH. I have no idea what it’s like in NYC, but if a blanket is covering her while they walk why is it a problem. At least something is draped over her little legs and arms. What’s the problem with a blanket? Apparently it has to be an honest to goodness parka to make some happy.

Then again, if she is pictured in a coat tomorrow, people would probably find yet another problem to pick at with this family.

- J on October 24th, 2008

I agree Bb, the hair is way to short. One would think a family with THAT much money and fame would A. Give their child a good haircut and B. Dress her in appropriate clothing.

- Gina on October 24th, 2008

No, a blanket is not appropriate. A cute dress with long sleeves and some cute stockings is though. And J, she would not be picked on if her mother had some sense and put some warmer clothes on her since the only reason we are picking on Katie Holmes is because of how she is dressing her daughter in nonsense spring dresses.

- Gina on October 24th, 2008

SH – haha that made me laugh!!I can honestly see them talking to her like she’s 16!! My if this is really how scientolgist raise their kids I fear the future generations of children!

Anyways, I don’t see the comments as critical unless you state “they’re bad parents” but simply saying Suri should be dressed warmer (which technically she should) well I don’t see why people can’t express that. If CBB moderates every single comment that isn’t all peaches and cream there would be no point in this site whatsoever.

And to comment on catching a cold in the cold. The reason why people catch colds in colder weather is cause your body is trying so hard to fight to keep your body warm that your immune system actually neglects the process of fighting off the viruses…so no you don’t necessarily catch a cold or virus by simply being out in cold weather it just hinders your immune system from being able to do it’s job properly.

- JM on October 24th, 2008

Might I add…they have the full set of these pictures over at justjared.com. Suri and Katie were in the park playing for some length of time. In several of the pictures you can clearly see Suri is pink/red from the cold. This cannot be healthy or safe.

And no, nobody would be “picking on them” if they actually dressed the child appropriately for the weather (or at least not nearly as many people). This is just a cause for concern.

- K on October 24th, 2008

Being that I live in NY and it is cold here, I’m sure there is a reason for why she isn’t wearing a coat…what is is I can’t imagine but I’m sure there is a reason. They both seem like smart adults and have the best interest of their daughter in mind. Maybe she doesnt like to wear a coat but at what point do they stop giving in to a 2 year old….what will is be like when she’s older?

- Danielle on October 24th, 2008

I wasn’t refering to long sleeve dresses and stocking, I was talking about why people get upset that she they use a blanket as a cover instead of a jacket. Heck, she’s using the thing as a shawl. Maybe she should be in a jacket, but they seem to be thinking a little by at least bringing a blanket. They do put coats on the kid, another poster here gave a link. When it gets even cooler she’ll probably put critic approved clothing on the child.

And lets be honest, Tom and Katie would indeed get picked at for something else if Suri was shown in warmer looking clothes. Comments picking apart their wealth, family life, and the comments about Suri needing a haircut and then the same people commenting on how they hate the new haircut and why didn’t Tom or Katie pick something better looking prove that some are never happy no matter what Tom/Katie do.

- J on October 24th, 2008

As other’s have said, they weren’t just walking from building to car, they were playing in the park. In some of the photos, you see all the other adults and they are all wearing coats. Heck, even Suri’s own mother is wearing a coat.

It wouldn’t bother me, if it was a winter dress, with long sleeves and tights, they are fine but clearly the dresses are not winter dresses, they are summer dresses.

I can only speak for myself on this but if it wasn’t for the clothing, these pictures wouldn’t bother me and I like this family. I am not saying dress Suri up, like she is in the snow but come on, put something on the kid.

- Lisa on October 24th, 2008

J- My thoughts exactly! Yes, it’s cold, but to say it’s freezing is a bit of an exageration! Now, if it were the middle of winter and 30 or 20 degrees out, THEN I can understand saying “It’s freezing out! Put a coat on her!”

However, it has apparently been in the 50s in NYC lately. That’s hardly “freezing”, especially to people like me, who are “hot blooded”.

Like J said, what’s wrong with them using a blanket instead of a coat. If I were outside in 50 degree weather wrapped in a blanket, trust me, I’d be plenty warm!

Just because YOU wouldn’t be warm enough in a blanket doesn’t mean Suri isn’t!

As for her wearing tights…Why should she have to? I, personally, can’t stand tights or nylons, and I wear them only on holidays and other special occasions such as attending someone’s wedding (and even then, knee-highs are as far as I’ll go. I refuse to wear panty hose!).

Suri may not like tights either (I don’t think this is the case, as she has been seen wearing them, but my point is that we really don’t know).

Also, take it from me, tights are hardly good insulation from the cold. I know this from personal experience!

As for Suri’s cheeks being red…I get “rosey cheeks” all the time! Being outside in the heat, being outside in the cold, and simply running around for awhile are just three things that make me cheeks turn red!

Oh, and Carol Lee, why don’t you go ahead and report Tom and Katie if you think that’s what should be done?

- CelebBabyLover on October 25th, 2008

actually ericka, that picture is from last february. suri is still a one year old in this picture and clutching a baby bottle. also, katie’s hair is longer.

i can’t imagine what changed in a year other than suri being more vocal now than when she was a baby. but, like many posters have already said katie is the parent and needs to act like it. so if the reason that suri isn’t dressed warmly is because she is throwing a tantrum, tom and katie need to step up and act like adults.

and, i am usually very non-judgmental when it come to celeb parents, but this is getting a little odd because it’s getting really cold in new york.

- Sarah on October 25th, 2008

Celebbabylover-
You’re missing a few critical points –
1. Suri is TWO, not an adult.
2. She has a summer dress on with no sleeves, nothing on her legs, no socks.
3. It’s in the 50′s outside and she’s at the park.

I have 4 kids and we’re inside our house right now. It’s way warmer in here than the 50′s and they all have long pants and long sleeves on – inside. It’s not normal or right to have a 2 year old at the park when it’s in the 50′s outside, almost November, and she’s dressed for 80 degrees. Period. Not sure why anyone would stick up for it and say it’s ok because it really isn’t, celebrity or not.

- SH on October 25th, 2008

I agree with Ericka.

You don’t know from 3 pictures whether they had a coat nearby, whether she did just get too warm and take it off, whatever.

And if she threw a fit and didn’t want to wear one, so they didn’t make her, that’s called teaching her natural consequences, and most childcare experts agree that’s a good thing. If she gets cold, she’s perfectly capable of indicating so.

Seriously, if you’re so worried about how other people care for their kids, why don’t you get off the computer and check on your own?

- Jessica on October 25th, 2008

I invite everyone who has discussed the “coat issue” to watch a video a X17 where you can clearly notice that Katie is concercerned about Suri’s temperature (she keeps touching her trying to see if she is warm)… And then when Katie decides to put a cardigan on Suri the little girl throws a tantrum and gets it her way. So, in my very humble opinion this obviusly is a parenting problem.

- ila on October 26th, 2008

Okay, trying to get off the coat topic here….I was just looking at the rest of the pictures from this set on Just Jared. In one of them, Suri looks like a mini Tom! My favorite is the one of her sticking out her tongue!

- CelebBabyLover on October 26th, 2008

I have a very strong-willed child. For those of you who don’t have one, you have no idea that parenting a strong-willed child often requires a different approach sometimes than with other kinds of children. I agree with Jessica–some kids who do not always follow directions then get to experience “natural consequences” of their actions. As long as the child is not in danger of being harmed (and I call being cold far from harmful) then let her get cold and then realize she probably needs a coat. If I forced my daughter to ALWAYS do what I tell her when I tell her then we would spend all of our days battling it out. You pick your battles with a strong-willed child and let them suffer the consequences (mild ones) when they don’t comply. Something tells me Suri is very strong-willed!

- Robyn on October 26th, 2008

Robyn, I totally understand the strong willed child thing – my 1st daughter is the same way. I say black and she says white with everything…But strong willed child or not…at LEAST dress the child appropriately for the weather – like fall/winter clothes…the coat thing wouldn’t be such an issue if she were dressed for cooler weather…and that’s up to the parent. It’s like put the spring/summer clothes away so they’re not an option anymore! You can wear this fall/winter dress OR this fall/winter dress…still giving Suri the choice – but weather appropriate.

- SH on October 26th, 2008