i want him to be both.

Thanks to Zulily, I have a new favorite boys' clothing company.

Nope, this isn't a sponsored post, and I purchased the shirt Robbie is sporting. (Though if you sign up for Zuliliy using the links in this post, I'll get a referral credit... but be forewarned that it's an addictive place for kids', home, and women's items.)

The brand is Warrior Poets, but at $32 a shirt, I wouldn't buy it at full price. When Zulily had a sale a week or two ago, though, I couldn't help myself. (Plus Robbie is growing at record pace right now, so his closet is slim pickings. Anyone have hand-me-downs in boys' size 5 or 6?)

What's with the "be both" on the shirt and in the title of this post? It's the company's philosophy, from their website:

History shows us many examples of The Warrior Poet. From the chivalrous knight, to the intrigue of the samurai, we are drawn to this gifted individual. The Warrior Poet is balanced, stronger than most, more thoughtful than most – part of the leadership class who guides with wisdom and courage. The Warrior Poet is a spiritual warrior who understands that he embodies the heavenly representation to the earth and the earthly representation to the heavens.

Like The Warrior Poet, at the core of every young man is the desire to save the day and love to the fullest. Pop culture says, “You’re either a lover or a fighter.” The Warrior Poet says, “BE BOTH!” At Warrior Poet Clothier, our crusade is, “Building Armor with a Flare for the Next Generation of Men.” Telling them to go farther, dream bigger, and look good doing it.

I know it's marketing which is clearly working on this mama, but still.

That's what I want for our Little Man.

I love his sensitivity.

I love his spirit.

I don't want the world  - or a skewed version of Christianity on either extreme, sissification or hyper-masculination - to tell him he can't be both sensitive and spirited.

Both warrior and poet.

Willing to hold his mama's hand, with dirt and clay under his nails.