And my daughter is only in pre-school. But, we're in Chicago where the days can change by 30 degrees in the same 24 hour period. So, I've got to think about the fact that the weather can be drastically different in just 45 days or less.
And, I've been getting better at not going overboard. So, I just want a few special, useful items for her. That I plan to make. She needs the standard hat, mittens, coat, rain gear and slippers. We're covered on rain gear and I think I found a WAHM to make her coat (since we have 2 brand new ones from last year that did not get worn since she didn't like them - they were gifts from family) and this way, I'll be certain she loves it and won't fuss about wearing it. She's given me an entire scene she wants on her slippers - I had to talk her down to two items - a blue butterfly and a bumblebee - which I'll needle felt assuming this attempt at sewing works out.
Last year I knit her a balaclava, in a hideous colorway (for this project) of her choosing, so, not sure if I'll be doing anything else for head gear. And she can still wear her felted mittens (pattern from Living Crafts) - although I dream of making her thrummed mittens!
To keep her body warm, I'm considering Neighborly and the Ridinghood Babydoll Sweater. And I'd love it if I could eek out an Oriental Lily for her, although she may still be able to wear the one I made two years ago as a dress as it may fit as a tunic, now. And I'd love to knit Paper Dolls, but now, I know I'm in dream land and I'd have to choose as I know I won't be getting 4 sweaters knit. But it would be special!
And, of course, I have to knit about 3-5 pair of longies for the boy. Oy.
What are you mamas working on for Back to School?
And, I've been getting better at not going overboard. So, I just want a few special, useful items for her. That I plan to make. She needs the standard hat, mittens, coat, rain gear and slippers. We're covered on rain gear and I think I found a WAHM to make her coat (since we have 2 brand new ones from last year that did not get worn since she didn't like them - they were gifts from family) and this way, I'll be certain she loves it and won't fuss about wearing it. She's given me an entire scene she wants on her slippers - I had to talk her down to two items - a blue butterfly and a bumblebee - which I'll needle felt assuming this attempt at sewing works out.
Last year I knit her a balaclava, in a hideous colorway (for this project) of her choosing, so, not sure if I'll be doing anything else for head gear. And she can still wear her felted mittens (pattern from Living Crafts) - although I dream of making her thrummed mittens!
To keep her body warm, I'm considering Neighborly and the Ridinghood Babydoll Sweater. And I'd love it if I could eek out an Oriental Lily for her, although she may still be able to wear the one I made two years ago as a dress as it may fit as a tunic, now. And I'd love to knit Paper Dolls, but now, I know I'm in dream land and I'd have to choose as I know I won't be getting 4 sweaters knit. But it would be special!
And, of course, I have to knit about 3-5 pair of longies for the boy. Oy.
What are you mamas working on for Back to School?
Maybe next year!! Gotta always think positive! 
My daughter loves her neighborly. I knit mine a lot longer than suggested so it will fit longer.
She might need new snow boots & def needs snow pants. I'm thinking of getting track pants to put over her regular pants. That is what I wore when I got older & it is much easier than taking off reg pants & putting on snow pants. She also needs a couple of new sweaters including one that has a hood & is a pull-on (not button-up). Again, need to buy as I cannot knit that.
Maybe I should make it HUGE so it fits him forever. 
After all...this is the 3.5 yr old I just skipped 4Ts for because he grew so dang much over the summer!!! We're going right to 5T once shorts season is over!
