Dear Reader,
My name is Bernadette and I am hopelessly addicted to footwear. There, I have admitted it. If I were single, I would make Carrie Bradshaw look like a piker when it comes to shoe extravagance. My husband has never understood my obsession. And sadly the current state of my health precludes wearing high heels; one of my top shoe choices.
On Sunday, I took my granddaughter out to buy her a new outfit. The first stop was the shoe aisle. Imagine my delight when at the top of her lungs she exclaimed, “MeMe, shoes for me?” She ripped off her sneakers and flung them in the back of the shopping cart. Without batting an eyelash tried on every pair in her size and rejected them until we got to the most magical pair –
She clutched the box to her heart and wouldn’t let it out of her sight for the rest of the shopping trip. But the best part of the shopping expedition came when she spied PopPop. She exclaimed with a great big smile at the top of her voice, “PopPop, shoes, see, new shoes.” PopPop took one look at me and shook his head. He was sure I was on my way to corrupting my granddaughter and introducing her to my love affair with footwear. And he was right!
Wishing you great looking shoes,
Bernadette
Note to reader – My granddaughter is only 2 1/2.
I love shoes too. There’s something about them that makes you happy. My daughter has something similar with red shiny sequins and she loves them.
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Haha this is so sweet! My daughter counted my moms shoes one by one announcing the numbers as she went, mom kept telling her they were for work! This was years ago but reading your post made me think of it! Wonderful
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Sounds to me like this is a genetic phenomenon!
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Hmmm. I agree with Judith. Shoe passion is an inborn trait. Like eye color. Great slice!
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It is never too young to start developing a fashion sense. Here’s hoping there are many shoe excursions for you and your granddaughter.
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Sounds as if you are beginning a marvelous tradition, Bernadette. What fun to go, & to find just the perfect pair!
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Why is it men don’t understand that the outfit determines the shoe style and color. One shoe does not fit all outfits! Oh yes, those are the perfect and magical shoes! Sounds like a perfect shopping trip!
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She may be just 2 1/2 but she has great taste. I loved this story!
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Those are SUPER-CUTE shoes!
BTW: Speaking of kids’ shoes, I recently ordered Isabelle a pair of shoes from Plae. She LOVES them. Here’s the link in case you want to check them out (since you are a shoe person), https://www.goplae.com/.
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Best laugh I had all day.
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Ha ha ha. Oh, I think you have a protege, Bernadette. 😀
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Such a delightful story – and what a wonderful grandmother you are to allow your granddaughter to enjoy life! 🙂
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Cute story! It’s tough to admit our addictions. You’ve inspired me to share about my own one day. Thanks!
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Shoes, of course, we share the same love. Oh, I hope I have a granddaughter that loves to shop for shoes someday. At the moment, I only shop for me. What a fun post, Bernadette.
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Such fun to read this – and your granddaughter has wonderful taste in shoes.
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Ahh! isn’t it wonderful that she has taken after her grandma… ! Diane
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