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Thursday, March 27, 2008

Shopping!

I just enjoyed a Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs so my blood sugar is a little high and happy. And after reading Brillig's post, I decided we all needed new shoes.

We were out shopping today because shopping is lots of fun when you aren't really shopping for yourself and you don't actually spend money. While strolling along, I see an elderly couple finishing their shopping. I take a moment to observe them. They are rather frail looking, probably well into their 80s. Both of them had the motorized carts with the baskets on the front to aid in shopping. The man takes a moment to carefully readjust his wife's purse, as it had began to fall over in her little basket. She smiles back at him. It was a sweet moment.

And all I could think was "Do they ever race each other in those things?"

Our shopping objective today was shoes. The Boy needs sandals because the pair from last year don't seem to fit anymore. Seriously, what is up with kids and their constant growing? Don't they realize just how expensive it is to keep them clothed and shod? So inconsiderate.

My Momma wanted to look for some shoes as well and I really needed to replace my black flats. I wear these flats almost daily and frankly, they looked like it. The toes were so scuffed and faded that they looked closer to white than black. The side seam had split because I cannot walk like a normal person and I guess it got tired of holding my foot in. But the worst part was the soles. Whatever glue the manufacturer used had completely given up and the now-free soles stuck to the bottom of my feet. When I take my shoes off, I'd have to also peel off the soles and tuck them back inside. Ew.

So here's the run-down on what we got:
  • The Boy got camouflage crocs. I just hope he can find them. (Get it? Find them...because they're camouflage! Oh, I am just too funny sometimes!)
  • Da Boo got pink crocs because a salesperson told me they were on sale and I told her she could have them. She was deliriously happy, hugged the box the whole rest of the time, named the shoes and started a college fund for them. At the register, they rang up as not on sale. There was no way I was going to take those shoes away from her without her screaming bloody murder. And people tell me girls are easier...
  • Momma got some funky dark blue crocs. These were to replace some that got a hole in them just before she left.
  • I got new black shoes where the soles don't stick to my feet. Guess I broke the record of everyone getting crocs (I did try some on...does that count?) and also, my new shoes are not flats. But still...what is it about a new pair of shoes? They just make you feel so good! So chic! You wonder how you ever felt happy without them! Okay, maybe that's going a little far...


Me and my fabulous new shoes will be going out to dinner tonight to celebrate the Co-ed's birthday! Happy Birthday, Co-ed! You are so much fun to be around and I am thankful that you chose to move out here for school (I'm not just saying that because of the free babysitting). Thanks for humoring me and letting me hang out with you. Oh, and thanks for the fashion advice because without you, I'm hopeless. Hope you have the best birthday! We love you!

8 comments:

Emma said...

Fun! Always nice to shop with another adult when you have to bring the kids. I got the joke about the camouflage crocs. You ARE hilarious!

Lindsay said...

I love new shoes. It is much more fun to go shoe shopping than clothes shopping...shoes always fit right, unlike clothes. Much more fun to try on, less depressing. Hope you had a great night.

Amanda said...

Shoes are something that most girls LOVE to shop for! However....I somehow got jipped of this with my Jimmy foot! Maybe that is why I simply hate shopping...period! Glad you LOVE your new shoes though:)

Jillybean said...

My little Max has the camo crocs also. He keeps saying "I don't have feep!" He gets the joke too.
(Yes, he says feep instead of feet)
A new pair of shoes can make you feel like a new woman! I bought a pair last week, and they didn't have the color I wanted, so they had some shipped to me, and they should be getting here TODAY!
I'm SO excited. I need to feel like a new woman. The old one is tired.
Have fun at the Birthday dinner tonight. Consume some chocolate.

Amber said...

I just bought some pretty purple crocs for my youngest today- pretty sure her hot pink ones got mixed up with a cousins at the wedding stuff so they've disappeared. I love them for the 2 1/2 year old putting them on by themselves capability.

Caroline said...

I really enjoy reading your blog! Your kids are adorable. I love to hear about your familys' escapades.

I have to limit my shoes...or I would have more shoes than clothes :)

Kristie said...

I liked your camo joke! Glad to hera that you found some shoes that everyone liked! Especially you!!!!

Summmack said...

I hate taking everyone shoe shopping! But I do love new shoes! I just bought Ethan new tennis shoes and it already looks like he need new ones....grrrrrrrrrrr! Boys are so ruff on everything!!!!

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