The Third Shoe

THE FIRST SHOE

The motor in the pool pump blew. I really thought my world would end. The pool turned green...GREEN! If this had happened in October it wouldn't have bothered me, but in the Spring? All winter I dream about floating in the pool. It's what keeps me from going mad during the long, ugly, rainy days of Winter. Nightmares of swampy swims kept me awake along with thinking about how much it could cost to fix?...Well...it's just the First Shoe.


THE SECOND SHOE

10 o'clock at night the phone rings. It's Sabrina. She and Sandi have been in a car accident in a round-about. As I'm trying to get my clothes on, I'm praying that they are alright and what do I do if they aren't. They weren't hurt. But the car was another matter. They were driving my PT. The driver's side was totally bashed in. Rich couldn't remember if we had anything other than liability insurance on it. GREAT! So fell the Second Shoe.

We all know that when shoes begin to fall, they don't fall in pairs. Which is totally weird because how many people do you know who wear more than 2 shoes at a time? So we kept waiting for the Third Shoe. We knew it was gonna drop. it was only a matter of time. Oh and by the way...the pump motor? $325. The PT? $500 deductible. (Thankfully, we had kept full coverage.) And eventually that Third Shoe fell.

THE THIRD SHOE


It fell with a "Clunk! Clunk! Clunk!"-ing sound. The washer. No matter how I rearranged the clothes in it, it wouldn't balance. This is my third washer since I got married. And it's a Maytag. (By the way- that whole Maytag Repairman who never gets called out to repair Maytag washers-IT'S A TOTAL LIE!) And, of course, it happens the day after my extended warranty with Sears expired. ugh! And it was 2 days before we were leaving for Disneyland. Going to the Laundromat. One of life's true "white trash" experiences. Renewed the warranty and got it fixed. I LOVE Sears.

3 shoes. All within one month. Sharp, pointy toed, stiletto heeled and not one that I could wear!

SHOES

I found these really cute shoes to wear with the skirt I bought for Easter. They're made by Born, so they are also expensive. But it was like putting cute pink flowers on my toes. I just had to have them. I went to Macy's to buy them, but, alas, they did not have my size. So Friday when I went to see Kelly we stopped at Macy's in Sacramento and YAY! they had them. I wore them to church yesterday and felt absolutely adorable and got compliments by friends who sat by me. I almost didn't want to take them off when I got home.

It got me thinkin about how important shoes are in my life.

I LOVE them!
They make me HAPPY!

No matter how much weight I gain, my feet are still small and cute. If I can't find that sweet little top in my size, I can always find a sweet little pair of SHOES. Sometimes I buy the shoes first and then the outfit to wear with them.

I buy more shoes in the spring and summer than in the winter. Probably because in the winter it's more about protecting your feet and really Converse in every color really does the trick (I have pink, sparkly red, black, and brown) Last year, I discovered DC's. They come in lots of prints and colors- so far I only have one pair- kind of a green print. For trips to Disneyland in the winter I have sturdy and comfy Keens.

But in the summer....

It's all about CUTENESS! Flip flops. Slides. Wedges. Sandals. Peep toes. Flats. Jellies. I love them all! Stylish and supportive Jambou's, Merrill's, Allegria's, or Keens for Disneyland. Cute little Roxy flip flops for around the pool. Colorful jellies from The Children's Place for fun. And of coarse all kinds of adorable shoes for church.

Maybe it's because we always look down on our feet but what we wear on them can change how you feel about life. Yesterday, with my pink, flower Born's, I felt WONDERFUL. Nothing could go wrong. Even wearing Converse on a rainy day makes me feel hopeful and young. I have a pair of Roxy flip flops with colored beads on them that remind me of the 60's, when all things seemed possible.

So...here in my messy closet...where all possibilities lay hidden...or in plain sight, I will find that special shoe that will MAKE MY DAY. And if not...there's always Macy's!

The Best Birthday Ever

Wednesday was my birthday. It was GREAT! I can't remember a better one.

It started Tuesday night. My kids and grandkids came over and brought presents.

Rich gave me this HUGE Santa face to hang on the front door. I LOVE it!

Sandy and Nancee gave me these beautiful metal dress forms. I've always wanted one.


Kelly knitted me a new red hat.

Harry and Andrew rocked out to "Follow the Prophets" and Baby Kelly danced.


Then on Wednesday me and the girls (plus Roko) went to Gilroy, to the outlets, to shop. We had such a good time.

We had lunch at Applebee's and they gave me a $10 gift certificate because they didn't have the cake I wanted for dessert. Wasn't that nice?

OK, so Roko had some issues with spending the day with a bunch of shopping women. But he and Nancee bonded and now she is his best friend!

And then, when I wasn't looking, the girls bought me this beautiful pair of sparkly, red Converse. What a surprise! I felt so cute and cool the whole rest of the day.
Do you think I could wear them to church?

It really was a fun day. A fun BIRTHDAY!
I am so lucky to have kids who know me and love me and live close enough to spoil me.