Toddler shoes: The price of toddler shoes is outrageous. I was determined not to pay $45 for ANOTHER pair of Stride Rite shoes, now that Kyle outgrew his in 2 months. So I got the next size up on Ebay for $20. Score! Not so fast…by the time they arrived, his feet had gotten even bigger. I’m not sure how that happened since he has suddenly stopped eating. I guess he’s in that zone now that the pediatrician warned me about. The one where he would lose his appetite and I shouldn’t worry about it. I’m not worrying about it, but damn, he’s still growing fast!
Oprah: The one where Rabbi Shmuley Boteach (and people thought our “joke” name of Geronimo was outrageous) appears to hype Shalom in the Home and the family displays how badly they are raising their children. There was a woman who said she’s a single mother with a four year old girl and she has purchased thousands of dollars worth of Barbies and American Girl dolls and accessories for her. Her question to Oprah was “can I spoil my child without raising a spoiled brat?” Well, I think the answer to that question is yes, BUT they ignored that question and focussed on why the woman felt the need to spoil her child. She said she’s a single working mom who doesn’t get to spend that much time with her kid so she feels guilty. Here’s MY question: why not SAVE the money you spent on all that plastic poorly biodegradable CRAP that your daughter doesn’t even play with and take a few days off work to spend with her? THAT’S what the kid really needs!
Our fourth anniversary was yesterday. We celebrated by having Stewart bring Kyle to my office and show him off, then we went next door to the world’s cheesiest diner for dinner. It was fine because Kyle is starting to show us that the Era of Being Able to Bring Him to Restaurants is at an end.
Alright now that I got all that off my chest I guess I can go create some art. HAHA.
Get him sandles. Or better yet, flip flops. They last longer, and my kids would rather be barefoot anyway.
do they have size 4 water shoes out there? Because I cannot find any for Cosette. I mean, for under $40. Infant shoe shopping is a trying experience.
Hmm. I’ll look this weekend.
Try the outlet mall. Camarillo has a stride rite store. They usually have a special buy 1 get 1/2 off.
Toddler shoes – I AGREE with you on the cost! Zoe’s still a size 4, thank goodness, but I know that’s going to change soon. Kyle is usually a month or two ahead of Zoe, so I won’t be nervous when she stops eating. But I will be bummed out when the Era Of Being Able To Bring Her To Restaurants is ending…bummer…
what size is his foot?
okay, I tried to leave a comment ages ago but blogger doesn’t seem to like me right now.
ANYWAY. I found it ironic that you mentioned his shoes in this post — because yesterday I was going to comment about how cute I thought his little shoes were in that photo you put up of him putting money in the bank. So, I’m sorry he’s growing so fast but you DO have good taste when it comes to picking out his shoes!
I would venture a guess to Stride Rite size 6 but maybe even 6.5 to grow into it. If there is a 6.5!
Buddy and I both love the rope sandals from Nomadic State of Mind. They are a reasonable price, the most comfortable shoes I have EVER worn, washable, last FOREVER, and they are made by free spirited dreamers 🙂
Yo Bitch, the blog is catching on! I am totally up for a few jobs so I’ll need your input very soon. But until then, I’d still love to see you for coffee or tequila.