Katie Holmes takes pajama-clad Suri out to dinner in New York

We haven’t had new photos of Katie Holmes since the Oscars. She didn’t get to go to the Oscars, but Tom Cruise let her come to the post-Oscars parties, where I’m sure she had to watch him do his victory rounds. Before the Oscars, Katie had gone dark for a while too – and I haven’t seen Suri in months! I always wonder what Katie and Suri are up to when we don’t have photos of them for extended periods of time. What are they up to? Are they being audited? Reprogrammed? Or are they just on vacation? And then I wonder why – when they do come around – it seems like we get multiple sightings of them every day. Maybe it’s just that they’re in New York right now. They always get pap’d a lot in NYC.

So these are photos of Katie, Suri and Katie’s mom at various points yesterday. Suri looks taller! I really like Suri’s little pink dress too – it’s super-cute. I hope her mom didn’t design it. But Suri didn’t get to wear her pretty pink dress to dinner last night – Katie brought Suri to the ABC Kitchen with Suri only in her jammies and a coat. Suri even carried a little lunchbox – The Mail assumes that Suri was actually carrying food in there, but I think it’s possible Suri was using a lunchbox as a purse. You can see more photos of the outings here.

This buffet of photo-ops made me wonder if Katie is about to begin promotion of some project… but she’s not. She hasn’t filmed a movie since Jack and Jill (that Adam Sandler catastrophe). She doesn’t have anything pending on her IMDB page either. Hm.

Last thing: I really want Katie’s fuzzy white sweater. I used to have a similar black sweater, but the shedding got on my nerves, and I gave it away. BIGGEST REGRET EVER.

Photos courtesy of WENN, Fame/Flynet.

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  1. dorothy says:

    Well at least Suri can walk. Most of the time they carry her.

    • Samigirl says:

      OH MY GOD. I just knew someone was going to make a comment about her carrying her child. WHY DO PEOPLE CARE SO MUCH WHEN PARENTS CARRY THEIR CHILD?! My 4 year old is not constantly surrounded by people wanting to take his picture, and we STILL carry him. Why? Because it’s a) more safe and b) way faster. Why is it bothersome to you that she’s carrying her child?

      I’ll say it right now, I’m 32 weeks pregnant (tomorrow) and my 4 year old weighs 35 pounds (he’s scrawny) and I will carry him until I am no longer able. If I’m able to carry him when he is 7, I still will. I LOVE holding my son against me and feeling his head buried in my neck. And if someone else has a damn problem with it, they can kiss my big behind, because I’ll be damned if someone can tell me it’s not right to carry the child *I* birthed.

      /endcrazypreggorant

      • Lithe says:

        I’m with you, Samigirl! My kids are no less independent for being occasionally carried. My younger is 4 now—a very tall 4 yo, and I don’t care what people think about me picking him up when he’s tired.

      • anemoneblue says:

        Totally agree….people will always find fault with everything….damned if you do, damned if you don’t

      • OriginalTiffany says:

        You don’t have to coddle to carry. I did as much as I could. Trust me, they will get big and it will break your heart that you can’t carry them or snuggle like when they were small. Show them a lot of love and you’ll get big kids who still love and hug and kiss their mom.
        My girl is 14 and my son a strapping 5’8″ just turned 12.
        I miss being able to carry them, but I get lots of public and private mommy love and hugs. Because they know that affection and love are good things.
        Suri I have no comment for except being CO$ers they raise them like little adults. It’s disgusting. Yes, I know this from personal experience, as most of you know part of my family (used to be part of the family) are in the looney bin on Sunset ave.

    • G says:

      Personally, I’d rather see any child independent and empowered for their own good. Most people would. That’s why they comment on this so often.

      The kid’s development IMHO trumps parental need for convenience or comfort. I just wouldn’t make this a habit myself.

      • SW says:

        Actually, being attached to your children and them being attached to you isn’t a bad thing for their independence. It’s a popular parting style, called attachment parenting and many families (including mine) thrive with it.

    • Holly Hobby says:

      Yes at Suri’s age a lot of parents encourage independence and self reliance. That means you walk honey.

      At my kid’s school, parents were still walking their kids to line and hanging in line with them during morning assembly. They were doing it up to 90 days in the school semester until the teacher sent notes to the whole class saying they want to foster independence and could the parents let the kids walk to line themselves. No hovering nothing.

      These are 6-7 year olds btw. I don’t believe in coddling (I am a loving parent but I refuse to coddle them) because really is that a disservice to your kid when they are older? They have to learn to stand on their own two feet eventually. It’s better they learn early.

      • Samigirl says:

        It’s not as if the child doesn’t know how to walk, though. And, in Suri’s case, she is CONSTANTLY surrounded by paps. We don’t know about her home life or how independent she is (or isn’t). My little guy would rather do things on his own (he HATES being held), but I feel (as I’m sure Katie does) it is way safer to carry my child through the streets or a parking lot than to just hold their hand and let them walk alone. I don’t know one parent who can argue that independence is more important than safety. Comfort? No, I’ll agree with you on that. I do love feeling the snuggles, and it’s not more important than independence, but safety is definitely more important.

      • mel says:

        I carry my child whenever I want – she is 6. My neighbors called my kid the “hip baby” and you know what – she is loving, affectionate, smart, determined and independent. So – in the parenting arena we should all leave each other alone…:)

      • teehee says:

        Carrying them wont do them any disservice; children need all the affection and bonding they can get, before the rest of the cold world whisks them away into despair. I think not being gentle and warm with your kids for as long as possible, is the grater disservice indeed. They need love.

        They can walk, too– but their trust and reliance on you and comfort are irreplacable and time goes by so fast- you’ll regret not caring for them more when they are grown and thousands of miles away. (unless your made of stone)

        Not a personal attack, but my own very different opinion. To each parent their own, and that is my take… 😉

      • Sandra says:

        What really irks me is that people don’t seem to think at all about what it feels like, as a parent or a child, to be surrounded by people hounding you and pushing to take your picture. They probably carry her sometimes because the poor kid doesn’t feel good about having to dive into a throng of paps surrounding them when all they want to do is walk to their car, so her parents carry her to make all of their lives a little easier and provide the child a little comfort. When Katie was criticized for giving her a lollipop and buying her the toy she wanted when she had a tantrum, I honestly didn’t blame her. I would too if I had a hundred people standing there watching me and taking pictures of my kid freaking out the way they all do at one time or another. I’m sure she would agree that it’s not the best parenting strategy, but sometimes you do what you have to just to get the heck out of there. I can afford to take a stand with a screaming child in the mall because no one knows who I am, but Katie? I wouldn’t want 10 minutes worth of pictures of my kids tantrum circulating on the blogosphere either. She’s doomed no matter what she does.

      • EmmaStoneWannabe says:

        In Suri’s case, it surely doesn’t seem like she has any problem being independent..at least when it comes to her selecting what she wants and getting her way. Like her picking out her own (and her mother’s) outfits and the p3nis candy at the store. Very strong-willed little girl, almost to a fault.

      • Eileen says:

        My son is 6 years old-almost 7. He’s on the smaller side of 6 and independent, stubborn and a handfull. Sometimes when I pick him up from aftercare he’ll give me a “Jay Hug” which is he hugs with his arms and his legs-and I won’t put him down until we get to the car. I’ll hold him when he wants until the day I literally can’t pick him up. That time goes by so fast-you cherish every moment. If I had a herd of aggressive grown-ups yelling at my child to look at them and flashes going everywhere-I’d want to hold them too. Plus-celerities have derranged people obsessed with them-I would seriously be scared someone would try to snatch my kids up and disappear!

      • OriginalTiffany says:

        I’m sorry Emmastone… but isn’t typing penis like that the same as typing the word? As Louis CK said when you say the n word, thanks for putting the actual word in my brain.
        Is penis and porn bad words? It IS a body part. I think a place called celeBITCHy can handle a penis word here and there.
        This has been puzzling me for a while. If you can type p3nis, why not penis? Same thing, no?

      • EmmaStoneWannabe says:

        @ OriginalTiffany: my my arent you huffy. I wrote that bc I didnt know if the moderator would allow it. I wasnt trying to prevent the actual word from being spelled out or easily determined by any reader. No need to get all hostile and aggrivated by that one thing. Like you said, this is CeleBITCHy..so find something else to bitch about.

      • gg says:

        Just stepping in as peacemaker here – there is an automated moderator on this site; it picks up words and detains your post if you type certain words and punctuation and all caps rants. Those of us that have been here a long time work around it, thus using words like peni5, etc.

      • OriginalTiffany says:

        Um, I’m not being huffy, hence the sorry to start the post off. I’ve also been on the sight for a long time and I see the words used all the time on this site.

        I just can’t see how a long time poster would type the word penis that way. It’s not like dropping a C-bomb, it’s a body part. I was just kind of wondering as typing it differently means exactly the same thing.
        If we can say vaginal birth, why can’t we say penis? I see way worse on here and have been guilty of it myself.

    • Jane says:

      I read that Brad Pitt was asked about always carrying their kids (not any more, but at one time) and he said it was the most practical thing to do if you have the paparazzi covering your every move. I guess he meant the child can move as fast as he or Angie does if carried. Obviously with as many kids as they have now that is not an option.

    • hanh says:

      They pick her up because the paps are pretty much always in their face, flashing cameras, scaring the kids. I would pick up my kid if that was happening. Mother’s protective instinct.

      however since I think they tend to call the paps themselves during outings like this, I think their protective instinct sucks.

      Maybe picking her up is a PR tactic to make them appear loving?

  2. EmilyM. says:

    That kid is living the life. She’s going to miserable when she’s older though.

    • Bliss! says:

      And I suppose you will wave your evil
      wand and make this happen….. Why would you wish someone (a child at that) who has never caused you harm misery, but why?
      Shows what a sad soul you are.

      • gg says:

        I didn’t get that she was wanting her to be miserable — it’s just that spoiled little kids almost always grow up to be dissatisfied teenagers, and that is their worst time to begin with, even without all the over-the-top spoiling.

        I would not want to live with this child when she’s 13-19, yikes.

    • Molly says:

      Katie’s never looked like a carefree and warm person, but there’s something about poor Suri that seems high-strung and unhappy. The Jolie-Pitt kids always look like they’re having fun and laughing.

      • dahlianoir says:

        The Jolie Pitt are a bunch of happy hippies whereas Suri is an only child, that maybe the reason of the sulking. That and the million cameras flashing at her.

  3. Hoya_chick says:

    ABC Kitchen is a fancy expensive restuarant here in new york, the president just hosted a fundraiser there a few weeks back. A restaurant Suri Cruise wears her pajamas to. Lol. And why does Katie always look so sad? And that hair? Wow. Gross.

    • Diane says:

      I think Suri wears whatever she wants and her parents let her call the shots.

    • gg says:

      Not a fan, but Katie actually looks good and happy here; she’s smiling a genuine-looking smile, which is often not the case.

      I would be embarrassed to have a kid wearing trashy pajamas to a restaurant though. It’s the type of thing they do in Wal-Mart, not in a nice NYC restaurant.

    • Esmom says:

      I thought Katie was looking sad, too. Somehow seeing the pics of her even makes me sad.

  4. Lol says:

    Katie has the best jean porn ever. i always love her jeans.

  5. Dibba says:

    I wonder why they haven’t had more kids?

    • lucy2 says:

      The contract only stipulated one?

    • hairball says:

      Maybe it is because they are just fine with one child and it works for them. Never understood strangers and family obsession with just assuming a family will and needs to have more then one child.

      • Dibba says:

        I hope you aren’t referring to my question as an “obsession”

      • Leikyn says:

        Maybe because Tom C. has said he wants more? Put your life out in the public eye and people are going to ask about it. With all that money you’d think Katie Holmes could afford a hairbrush.

    • teehee says:

      Because Katie can only carry one child at a time 😛 *ducks to avoid flying shoe*

    • Esmom says:

      Tom does have two other kids, albeit pretty much grown ones. And I think Katie is involved in their lives. Maybe three was enough.

    • Dibba says:

      Well, she’s young enough and TomKat seem to enjoy Suri so much, they are rich, etc. Just seems like they would want more, but perhaps not. Please don’t try to cyber kill me because I asked an innocent questions. I get tired of all the defensiveness here sometimes. UGH.

      • DreamyK says:

        I also wonder why they haven’t had another child.

        And I’ve also noted that the tone on Celebitchy has changed. And not in a good way.

      • Minime says:

        Dibba: I totally agree with you. It is a legit question and certainly it would be very healthy/fun/nice for Suri to have a sibling.

      • Mia says:

        Dibba: I don’t think your question deserved such an angry response. You were just wondering not saying she SHOULD have more children. I think it would be cool to see a boy with Tom’s looks, NOT that I’m saying these two should have children just to please my curiosity.

  6. G says:

    Back in the day, when I waited tables, I just lived for guests who brought in kids in their PJs and with their own food. It’s called order in, Katie.

    Am I the only one who finds the way Suri looks at the camera disturbingly adult?

    • brin says:

      Sometimes I wonder who’s the parent, Katie or Suri.

    • Buffy says:

      There is nothong wrong with bringing your child to dinner in jammies if that is what they want tp wear. They are kids. My almost 4 year lives in his Batmam feety jammies. Who cares. And as far as bringing their own food? Sometimes you want to your kid to dinner with you and kids are so dang picky about eating you bring what they will eat. Who cares? They go thru fazes where they will only eat one thing for a week. What, do parents have to order in with young kids? Only people without kids wouldn’t understand that. 🙂

      • gg says:

        My feeling is that might fly in McDonald’s or Wal-Mart, but it looks trashy elsewhere. I wouldn’t allow it. But that’s just me I guess.

      • orion70 says:

        IMO unless you’re dealing with allergies or a babe in arms, bringing your own food to a restaurant, particularly an expensive restaurant is a no. If you are going to bring a child into an adult situation like fine dining, similar rules will apply to those of the adults dining at the same table within reason (aka no PJ’s and no bringing your own food). Expecting otherwise, is treating the restaurant as if you were in your own kitchen at home, where you are free to hang from the rafters or dine in the nude for all anyone cares.

        (Even in a situation with allergies or what not, it is a good idea to make sure you clean up your own mess and tip as if you purchased a meal.)

      • Minime says:

        To allow a child to do whatever they want, whenever they want, is not good for them. Nowadays, so many parents reach the point that they have to do therapeutic Parental Training because they loose total control and that is not beneficial to the mental health and social development of the child. Even if it makes things easier at a moment for the parents, it will make it more difficult at a point, specially to the child. Obviously we raise kids with love and not theory, so it’s not always easy to follow what we know to be the best. However, the truth is that kids need a lot of love and the right amount of rules so that they can develop in a equilibrated way and feel that they are in a safe structured environment.

    • G says:

      Uh, why not just stay home and order in and make something suitable for the child in your own kitchen? When did a restaurant become a baby sitter?

      And why is it necessary to make your womb or child a bat in thiis discussion?

      • Buffy says:

        Please. It is no big deal when they are young. Seriously. Who cares? And why are restaurants babysitters because your kid is in pajamas? Lol That is hardely an argument. I imagine none of you have kids and if you do, chill out. Sheesh Also just because you have kids DOES NOT mean you have to stay home. Thay is laughable and offensive. :-[

      • DeltaJuliet says:

        Unless people are LEAVING their kids there and going elsewhere, I would hardly consider the restaurant a babysitter.
        Seriously, is the $5 kids meal really making a difference in your paycheck? I doubt it.

      • Ruby Red Lips says:

        G – don’t understand what your issue is with taking young children to eat at a restaurant?!?!?

        It surely teaches them to eat a wider choice of food and they will grow up comfortable in this environment…. Kids are catered for at the best restaurants these days and its lovely for the whole family to eat out on occasion together rather than spend every eve cooking in the kitchen….

    • Cinesnatch says:

      Yup. Agreed. There are just some lines that must be drawn at all times. And, letting your kids wear PJ’s out in public is one of them. IMO.

    • Molly says:

      Given Suri’s history of tantrums in public, it’s probable that Katie wanted to avoid the arguing and crying. I think Suri probably calls the shots.

    • Eileen says:

      I agree with that one-if I’m going out in NY, my kids would have their clothes on….but I think they let her stay out too late anyway. My kids go to bed early and I’m a stickler with it during the week. Weekends are ok-but they don’t parade around in public with jammies on.

  7. Lucky Charm says:

    Doesn’t Suri have any socks, even just one pair? I like Katie’s sweater, I want one, too.

  8. G says:

    It looks like Katie has grabbed the kid out of bed and is headed for the Women’s Shelter……

  9. Amy says:

    She looks totally miserable having her picture taken.

  10. hairball says:

    Is that Tom Cruise’s mom with them? Good God. I hope she does not suffocate them. My mother-in-law would live at our house and SUFFOCATE us if we did not live a few thousand miles away.

  11. Euphorima says:

    Ummmm, why does Suri have nail polish on? Is this normal for a child?

    • Buffy says:

      Yes fingernail polish for little girls very normal. There are even lines out there made specially for little ones that is non toxic and peels off. 🙂

  12. Maya says:

    I can’t wait to see what ‘Suri’s Burn Book’ says about this. Going out to dinner in one’s pajamas is usually the kind of thing “Suri” rips on other celebrity kids for.

    • zinjojo says:

      Yes, I thought the same thing! I love Suri’s Burn Book so much, it’s hilarious. I especially love her grudge against the Affleck girls (who I think are adorable).

  13. spinner says:

    Hi Kaiser…I absolutely love those fuzzy, mohair sweaters. The shedding got to me too. A friend of mind gave me a tip & I want to pass it on to you. Put your fuzzy sweater in a plastic bag & keep it in the freezer in between wearings. No more shedding.

  14. Sapphire says:

    Maybe a dumb thought, but why take a kid to this upscale place? I am not suggesting that parents and kids be condemned to endless Chucky Cheese.

    • Esmom says:

      As long as it’s kid-friendly, why suffer through bad and/or chain restaurants when you can have a decent meal? When my kids were little, I did make it a point to ask a restaurant in advance if it was kid friendly if I wasn’t sure. And my kids enjoyed the upscale food — mac and cheese, real chicken — way more than at crap places.

    • Ruby Red Lips says:

      Coz most upscale restaurants now cater for children too & its good for them to experience varities of food and environments – plus its fantastic when u can take a child into a nice restaurant and they enjoy it – doesn’t take away from being a child….rather that than McD’s where numerous parents feed their very young kids…

  15. Reece says:

    No way would my kid be wearing pj’s out to dinner. Just no.

    • Holly Hobby says:

      Exactly. It’s just rude. She gave in and let Suri have her way. Sorry there are some things I will give in but not that. It’s not ok to wear your pjs in public – especially footies. If my child insists, well we just won’t go out now would we?

      • Buffy says:

        Please. Don’t judge. Really don’t want to start a big thing but I have to ask, do you have kids??????

      • Aagje says:

        In reply to Buffy:

        Pyjamas are simply not appropriate outside.

        I was raised in an environment where weekly restaurant-visits were common and we were always expected to dress nicely and I don’t really think that’s too much too ask. Is it more convenient to let your child wear PJs? Probably but going out to a restaurant with your parents should be considered special and different than dinner at home.

        But then again, what do I know? I don’t have the mother-card to throw in with every argument. [/sarcasm]

      • gg says:

        Buffy – what does your son do if you ask him not to wear pajamas – does he pitch a fit, or do you are of the mind that seeing him in pj’s in public is cute? Just curious.

      • Holly Hobby says:

        Buffy – Yes I have kids. Yes I have drilled this into their heads at a very early age that going out to eat is a special treat. They have to wear street clothes.

        I am not judging you but my mother has stressed what is appropriate and what is not and I am doing that for my kids. Boundaries must be set or I’d have two kids who think it’s ok to lick the plate in public etc.

        Also, Suri wore footies during the Jack N Jill filming. There are pictures of her with black footie feet. There is no way I would let my kids prance around in their pjs in public and then sleep in a pristine bed with said pjs. It’s just gross.

      • Buffy says:

        Gg, first of all,I am a 42 year old woman with 3 kids 2 of them older teens who have turned out very well. That said I never said I did it because he threw a fit. If that happened, we would stay home. My point is that it really isn’t that big of a deal. If I was going somewhere it mattered he would be dressed. So don’tyou dare question my parenting. Still curious??
        @Aajge, when you do have the “Mother card” to throw in for every argument I will give a crap about ypur comment. 😉

      • Buffy says:

        Hollybobby, I am not going to defend myself to you. My kids are well behaved and dress nicely whenI ask them. They do not prance aroud in jammies without shoes amd get in a pristine bed please don’t be ridiculous.I guess we can afford to eat out enougj that it is not a treat. My bad. This site has become more of a bitch site than a gossip site lately anyways. Enjoy

      • gg says:

        Buffy – I realize you must be a bit hormonal at the moment, being pregnant. But I honestly was curious as to why you were so strong on the subject. People are different. I am not judging you nor your parenting style. It was just an honest, calm question. Have a better day.

      • Buffy says:

        Gg, who said I am pregnant? Oh, I forgot you are all knowing. Hate to burst your bubble bit I am not. I am just a b¡tch.

      • Holly Hobby says:

        Buffy-

        I did not say your kid was prancing around in pjs. That was Suri. There are pictures of this. Go Google it. I’m not asking you to defend yourself. Please calm down.

      • gg says:

        Buffy, I am sorry, I have you confused with samigirl.

        :: waves white flag ::

  16. SleepyJane says:

    #1 If a young child is covering her face, the paps really need to back off. I feel awful for her.

    #2 No better way to give your child a sense of entitlement than to allow pajamas for public dining attire.

    • Elisa says:

      #1-The paps are there ONLY because T/K call and alert them of where they are and when they are coming out! Not being photographed for weeks at a time just proves they can go “under the radar” if they choose. So her parents create the situation in the first place. #2-agree and it’s only the tip of the iceberg.

      • SleepyJane says:

        My first statement still applies, regardless of how the paps got there.

      • gg says:

        That is still an assumption – that the only reason they’re papped, especially in NYC, is because they’ve called. NYC contains millions of people with cellphones that can take photos. Higher population – higher amount of photos.

    • AudreyS says:

      It’s obvious she doesn’t like the paps. The parents should know better and not take her out to places where they are. Shame on Tom and Kate!!

  17. Holly Hobby says:

    I credit Grandma Kathleen with the coat. Katie can’t get Suri to do anything so the influence most likely came from Grandma. Too bad she couldn’t get her to wear clothes on an outing.

    I wish they would do something to her hair. Give her a page boy like she had when she was younger or comb it. Her hair is very sloppy.

  18. Zigggy says:

    Wow, I’m really starting to see her mom in her.

  19. Redheadwriter says:

    For months my daughter lived in her Snow White costume. Then it was Belle. There have been times that she has worn pajamas to dinner (usually when we are getting ready to travel or she’s going straight to bed when we get home). And she almost always has some sort of “purse” with her, whether it’s a lunch box, a backpack, or just a Ziploc baggie. And yes, “normal” little girls will even wear fingernail polish. My daughter dislikes socks as well; they bunch up in the toes too much for her comfort.

    No, I’m not an overindulgent parent who lets my children rule the roost. I encourage their development and sense of individuality and seriously just pick my battles about truly important issues.

    /end rant

    • Buffy says:

      Thank you I was beginning to be offended that people think it is such a big deal. 🙂

    • Esmom says:

      “I encourage their development and sense of individuality and seriously just pick my battles about truly important issues.”

      Thank you. Yes. I just had this discussion with a friend who makes her three sons dress nicely for school (nice meaning no athletic wear, which is what probably 90% of the boys wear). My boys only want to wear athletic wear (except to special events such as dinner out, parties, church, etc) and I’m fine with that. I’d rather save my energy to nag them about homework, chores and practicing their musical instruments.

      • orion70 says:

        In fairness, while not knowing your friend, I doubt her making them wear “nice” clothes to school is going to hamper their development or crush their individuality.

        If that were the case not a creative, or unique individual ever would have come from the years when people were expected to wear uniforms to school. I did, and I’m no worse the wear for it.

        And I’m not saying this is the case with your children whatsoever, but I do see a lot of older kids going to school in their pyjama pants, although some schools have cut that out. It doesn’t exactly prepare you for a working environment, unless you equally find yourself in a field where there is zero dress code.

    • Viv says:

      I have kids and understand about the batman/princess costumes. But I draw the line at PJs. Sorry. My kids may be in a costume at home and even in the supermarket if it’s a quick quick shopping trip, but they know that appropriate attire is needed even for a fast food joint where we sit and have a meal together.
      I regularly lose my appetite in the US sitting next to teenagers in breakfast restaurants wearing PJ sweats and house shoes. I aim not to burden my (well-attired) parents, in-laws and the rest of the world with this in the future. Dressing ain’t that hard!

  20. Mitch Buchanan Rocks says:

    Katie is so pretty but always looks drained, it can’t be easy living with a control freak energy sucker like Tom. I used to like his acting but those scientology videos of him were way over the top wackness.

  21. Bookworm_mommy says:

    Those paps should’ve backed off, the poor child is being blinded by the flash. & yes, little kids wear nail polish, my 2yo has some on right now!! Shocking, I know.

  22. mel says:

    I agree…I would NEVER let my kids at go out to eat in their pjs…this kid needs boundaries – asap.

  23. Agnes says:

    I agree with everyone who said that wearing pajamas to a nice restaurant is not appropriate for Suri, or any other kid. People used to be able to put regular clothes on children and you didn’t see such public displays of parental inefficacy – what happened? And to me it IS an important lesson – I am the parent, you are the child, that’s the power balance, and you don’t get to do whatever you please. Children need to be socialized on how to get along with society, not do what they wish 24/7, since that’s not how the world works. Kids raised like Suri think the world revolves around them, and are in for a very rude awakening.

    • G says:

      Their parents too.

    • Holly Hobby says:

      Thank you! Or I like to tell my kids, “This is not a democracy and you do not get a vote.” Sorry but there are a lot of self entitled kids in today’s society because their folks let them think that they can do anything they please – darn the consequences or society’s rules.

      Really, is that not a disservice to the kid? They would not be employable when they are adults or they will be employable but no one would like them (yes they don’t know how to play the office politics game).

    • Hmmm says:

      Amen!

  24. benny says:

    Looking at Katie makes me sad. I don’t know why. Maybe it’s because she doesn’t seem to have any friends. Or because she has that drugged look to her (not saying it’s drugs, could just be exhaustion, or mental/emotional problems). I think she looked much happier before marrying Cruise.

  25. ruddyzookeeper says:

    Maybe I wouldn’t care so much if the PJs actually fit.

  26. Mich says:

    I always feel bad for kids when I see parents giving them mixed signals. To me, it seems that Suri is babied on one hand (a blankie? really? And how long did she drink from a bottle?) but then given a LOT of power on the other. Too many parents realise too late that they gave up important control when their children were young. Once you give it up, you can’t get it back. Hello miserable teenage years for all involved!

    And pjs at an upscale restaurant? No way. Dress codes are a fact of life for adults as well as children. As far as I am concerned, children can keep their independent control over wardrobe choices but within boundaries.

  27. TheOriginalKitten says:

    Seriously? People wear the most casual clothing to VERY expensive restaurants all the time. In fact, I constantly see people wearing sweatshirts and jeans at 4 star restaurants here in the city. The little girl (again: LITTEL GIRL) is wearing pajamas that could easily pass as a matching jersey and pants outfit. Besides the fact that she is a CHILD. If you want to hate on her parents for whatever superficial reason you want, that’s fine but leave the effin’ kid alone. Always get embarassed when adults pick on the little ones.

    • G says:

      No one is hating is Suri, or any other child nor should they.

      • Mich says:

        I agree. I don’t see anyone hating on the child in these posts.

        Edited to add that we will leave the ‘hating on her’ for when she becomes an out of control, entitled teen… The same as we do for other celebrity children;-)

    • gg says:

      nooo, pretty much just hatin on the parents. They let her do literally anything she wants, is what it looks like. And this isn’t “casual” clothing – it’s for bedtime, at home.

  28. skuddles says:

    That child is going to tower over Tommy any day now. But I’m sure he’s used to being looked down upon by females.

    • Emma - the JP Lover says:

      I’m sorry, but I still think Josh Hartnett is Suri Cruise’s ‘real’ Dad. She has his eyes and nose. Wasn’t Josh the last man Katie dated before her ‘miracle’ romance with Tom?

      • skuddles says:

        Hmm, interesting thought Emma. But wasn’t she with Chris Klein right at the time she got sucked into Tommy’s vortex? In any case, I don’t believe either that Suri is Cruise’s bio child, nor do I think Suri was born when they claimed she was – I think she was birthed sometime prior to that.

      • EmmaStoneWannabe says:

        No, it was Chris Klein. And yes, it has been a big source of confusion-scandal.

      • Holly Hobby says:

        Katie was engaged and living with Chris Klein when she abruptly broke the engagement and showed up in Tommy’s arms the next day. Do the math.

      • Jaxx says:

        I’ve never believed that Suri was Tom’s child. Which is why they will never have another one. I think Tom can’t have kids, ever. Plus I think Suri was born at least two months before they said she was, which was why Katie was shaped so weird the last two months she ran around pregs. Much lying going on there.

  29. TheOriginalVictoria says:

    I don’t know whether to be shocked that Suri is wearing pants or a coat. Damn.

    My son is three, and you best believe I carry his butt when we walk to the market. Back home in Philly I live on a very busy main road and the market is literally a five minute walk to and fro. I don’t believe in driving such a short distance and we have all this beautiful landscaping to look at on the way.

    I like my kids to walk but sometimes my three year old is antsy and STRONG, he breaks free from my grasp and tries to run out in the street or anywhere! So I carry him, and I also use a double stroller which is great for putting groceries in the back and him in the front while my four year walks or sometimes sits on top of the stroller.

    I have no problem with carrying children when it’s convenient to me, but I tried to be balanced. Because the minute I hear him say pick me up, he’s walking. LOL

  30. DeltaJuliet says:

    Really….For Pete’s sake, look at what Katie is wearing? Not exactly dressed up there either.

  31. Buffy says:

    I really think people are making WAY too big of a deal out of the jammie thing. Let’s just say if wr arw going to a restaurant that I would not want my child in jammies he would be at home in jammies while my husband were there. In clothes. Alone. But if I take him to dinner in jammies it is seriously no big deal and something I am ok with and none of anyone’s business. I don’t do itbecause he threw a fit and I gave in, I did it because IT IS NO BIG DEAL! IT IS JAMMIES AND THEY ARE KIDS AND I DON’T THINK IT IS A BIG DEAL. There, I am done.

    • minime says:

      just because you rant about it in the all tread it won’t make it more acceptable…Why are you trying so hard to justify yourself as a parent? No one is really interested…It is wrong to allow your children to CONSTANTLY do everything they want and that’s basic child psychology. Exceptions should not be the rule. That’s all.

  32. marion says:

    HAHA suck it, Katie DID design the dress-its a solid color of the same design Katie wore at the DEC MI4 premire

  33. Karen says:

    that is the reason why roby is out for a couple days in a row a lot, the beckhams are playing latino with j.lo approval to help the clothing line. Good move cause the football carrier is ovah by next year this time.

  34. Kim says:

    I dont find anything wrong with the pajamas if it was a decent hour for her to be awake. I dont think a child of this age should be up, let alone going out to dinner at 10 pm.

  35. boo says:

    It is good she has something that make people talk about her like carrying the baby at almost six year old she will be next month or dressing like a homeless though she has a “fashion line”. obviously she has no carrier to talk about so this kind things works I guess.

  36. crtb says:

    If these people weren’t rich and famous that upscale restaurnat would not have let them in. There are places in NY that don’t allow men in without a tie and jacket! I agree that children need to learn what is appropriate dress from an early age. I can’t tell you how many children I see at church, weddings, and funerals wearing jeans and sneakers. In my classroom (kindergarten) you have five year olds wearing low rise jears and you can see their butt crack! One child came in with tights that had the word b1tch all over them. PJ’s are for bed! Boys don’t know that they aren’t suppose to wear hats indoors. And when do you suppose they will learn? I use to work at an emplyement agency and I can’t tell you there are many adults who don’t know how to dress for a job interview!

  37. Original Lucy says:

    I wouldn’t have even known those were pj’s. Just looks like a cute little outfit to me. How do we know that they are pj’s?

  38. AudreyS says:

    I feel so sorry for that kid. She is not being raised to deal with the real world. It’s going to be a rude, painful awakening for her.

  39. Str8Shooter says:

    Are there any CLASSY people left in Hollywood??

    Seriously? With all the boatloads of money that Tommy Boy has, she takes her daughter to an upscale restaurant wearing pj’s?

  40. AudreyS says:

    Children DO NOT BELONG in high-end, edgy, fun adult restaurants/bars. This is actually a big thing in my city. There’s actually one cafe that does not allow children and another bar/restaurant that does not allow kids after 6pm. I applaud them. The last thing I want as a person who chose not to have kids is to hear them screaming while at a restaurant or bar (and I’m not talking TGIF or those other ghastly “neighborhood” places. I applaud them. When I was a kid, my parents rarely went out with me…it’s called a babysitter. K&T chose to have a kid… I chose not to and when I’m at a high-end restaurant or bar, I do not want to see/hear ANY child.

    • Snowpea says:

      Look I’ve gotta say, I think all these people yelling about how it doesn’t matter she’s out and about in her pi’s, late at night, at an expensive restaurant, really do themselves a disservice.

      What next? Kids at parties where their parents are taking drugs? Or having orgies? I know it seems extreme, but my parents would no more have taken me and my siblings out late at night than they would have taken me to an orgy.

      And why is that gentle reader? BECAUSE ITS GROWN UP’S TIME.

      I find it deeply irritating that bit by bit, all the initiation into becoming a grownup is becoming pervasively eroded.

      These things, late night dinners, getting dressed up, manicures, pedicures, ‘sexy’ clothes, etc are all part of a transition process that SHOULD be taking place around sixteen years old. Every culture has initiation processes and they are there for a reason. Expose the kid to too much, too soon and their development becomes warped.

      That child is what? Five years old? She should NOT be at that restaurant in her pj’s, acting as her demented, confused mother’s escort.

      She should be tucked into bed by 8 pm like all five year olds while her parents go and enjoy adults time ALONE.

      Honestly, its called common sense. What on earth is the world coming to?

      • Bodhi says:

        EXACTLY. Children do not belong out at a high end restaurant at 10pm. I’m all about taking kids out & having them experience all kinds of things; we’ve taken our 10 month old son out to some very nice restaurants… for BRUNCH. Other than an emergency*, I can’t think of a reason why ANY child should be out of the house, clad in jammies or not, past, say, 9pm.

        *Emergencies include realizing that your husband forgot to pick up diapers before he went out of town just as you dress your infant for bed.

      • Aagje says:

        Thank you for your common sense. Couldn’t agree more that children need to understand that certain behaviour is expected when in public.

        And I really am starting to resent this site where certain women with children don’t seem to give a crap about other comments simply because the poster ‘couldn’t possibly understand since they don’t have children’. Yes, because only a mother has common sense and we haven’t been raised by women ourselves and of course can’t speak from our own childhood experience. [/endrant]

      • blouson says:

        I’m with you. This is nuts. LET SURI SLEEP!

      • Alita says:

        Agreed – out this late, at a restaurant (whatever its ‘level’) in jammies .. no. Standards people – google it!

        @Aagje – I’m fairly sure society says you’re allowed to have common sense, and opinions even (amazing!!), despite never having had a ‘no vacancy’ sign on your womb. As a procreator myself, one that thoroughly agrees with you and think the hysterical reactions you garnered were in the same zip as Charlie Sheen’s mindset, I hereby bestow on you the magical right of an equally valid opinion. Go, oh valid one, fly and opine away! Opine on poor parenting with impunity and credibility like the wind!

  41. Snowflake says:

    Oh, hell no, not a kid in pajamas! Just call the Dept of Family Services already! How dare she! And carrying her child too! omg!

    please, people, get real. with all the abuse of children in the world, is this really what we need to be concerned with?

  42. Snowflake says:

    people that are so worried about this need to get a life and worry about their own kids.

  43. Maya says:

    With all that money, Katie couldn’t find anyone to take up the hems of her jeans?
    Seriously…when your’e wearing heels like that it becomes a safety issue

  44. thatbird says:

    an adult parent would walk in front of the child, shielding them if caught out in public as a last resort – why on earth send a child out in front?

  45. Thea says:

    I think lots of times she carries her because A. It is her daughter and B. to shield her from the photogs or random people who approach her on the street, such as fans, psychos, what have you.

  46. Sugar says:

    I grew up in a different era-the only time I got to step foot out the front door in my PJ’s was when my crazy ass parents loaded us up in the car & hauled us off to the drive-in to watch a movie. Good-times!

  47. ClaireBear says:

    If Suri has to be in her pj’s for a presumably late nite, why doesn’t Katie just hire a sitter and leave that poor girl home? Kids don’t really enjoy going to grown up restaurants do they? It’s not like they are going to the drive-in movies where pjs were the norm.

    Also, If my memory serves correct, I don’t think ABC kitchen is chic chic upscale at all- is it? Never the less, leave the kid home with blankie in bed.

  48. ClaireBear says:

    And why do we NEVER see pictures or hear stories of Katie out and about with friends? I find that so sad that she must have cut ties with everyone in her former life and has nothing but Tom now…or so it seems from the vantage point of my computer.

    Some of you are down on Gwyneth but at least she has friends and a life outside of her husband and kids.

  49. heyhey says:

    if people saw videos of the many paps in this little girl face with thier nasty flash lights you would understand why her parents carry her most times.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuRl1TwvRgA&feature=player_embedded#!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsCDro2sUCU&feature=player_embedded

    you can clearly hear suri yell at the paps to stop taking her pictures.

    the poor girl, and katie annoys me, i think she should be doing more than just standing and similing why the pap upset her kid; foolish woman

    • Snowflake says:

      omg. that’s horrible. there’s a block full of people watching them go in and out of a store, literally, while at least 20 paps take pictures. and all the flashes going off!!!?? that poor kid and Katie, too. i think i’d go into hiding if that was me. how horrible, having hundreds of people watching and judging your every move. besides the people on here, i mean.

  50. JudyK says:

    She’s a beautiful little girl who is obviously well loved…there’s nothing wrong with carrying her. I even carried (should say picked up and held) my daughter onceinawhile when she was ten (10).

  51. Nonny says:

    I’m not Katies biggest fan but I LOVE that she is such a hands on mum and obviously loves that little girl. So she took her out in her p.j’s, big deal, she had a coat on and was warm. Maybe she had got her ready for bed and it was a last minute decision, I’m sure she has staff she could have left her with but she chose not to. So she carries her, big deal, it looks like they are both enjoying the cuddles that comes with the carrying. Cuddle your kids as much as you can, whilst you can folks. So Suri might have brought her own food in a lunch box. Big sodding deal. Maybe she is a fussy eater and Katie was ensuring she would have a meal. She went out in little heels and some lipstick once or twice, big deal, show me a little girl who doesnt love to dress up. Leave the good parents alone folks, there are enbough bad ones out there and some genuinely neglected and hurting kids in this world for us to concentrate on!

  52. Memphis says:

    Hell, I see grown women in the grocery store wearing pj’s and slippers all.the.time.

    If grown women can’t be bothered to dress themselves should we really be surprised to see a child wearing pj’s in public?