I love the fact that Olivia loves shoes as much as I do. I was going to take a photo of all her different shoes, but that would take too long. I would have to go around the house, the garage, the back patio, and the car, gathering all of her flip flops, tennis shoes, sandals, ballet flats, boots, Crocs, dress up shoes, etc. Instead, I am posting this photo I took of her the other day in her adorable Converse high tops.
She loves these polka dot high tops. I think they are adorable on her. She also loves tights and skirts. She HATES pants. In fact, tonight she wore pants for about the 2nd time this year. I had to force her b/c we were going out to see the lunar eclipse and we were going to be outside and it's still cold. She refused but I said she wouldn't get any pizza (we were going with our cousins) and she finally obliged. Anyway, on this particular day she was going to preschool. The rule is that for preschool she is allowed to pick out any outfit she wants. Anything goes. She comes up with some interesting ones sometimes. I figure it's good to let her have her freedom and choose what she wants.
I understand her love of shoes because I also love shoes. I love funky shoes. These shoes I am wearing in this photo are my absolute favs for the past 4 years. We were in Paris back in 2003 and I noticed everyone wearing this style. I couldn't decide if I liked them or not. Then I tried them on. They were heaven. Maybe it's b/c I have very flat feet and they are so soft and supportive, I am not sure. I have gotten my wear out of them and then some. Even my friend Kaylyn's husband asked me one time- Do you always wear those shoes? I don't think I wear them THAT much, apparently just when I go to their house.
It's funny that Olivia and I clash heads so much but I guess it's because we are so much alike. My dad often says, "It's payback time Robyn!" because I was a difficult child and so is she. I am trying to appreciate her for who she is, the spirit she is, her personality even with all of its flaws. After all, I have many flaws and I just want to be loved unconditionally. I know her strong personality will be a strength one day, it's just a bit challenging right now! She is gorgeous and loveable. I often tell her she is my princess and she gets a huge smile on her face. The other day she told me I was "the best" and it made my day.
5 comments:
CUTE shoes on your little! I, too, am a shoe freak and I wouldn't have it any other way! I just read your comments about cancer and the book that you were reading. I find it totally interesting and is how I have lived my life! Thanks for sharing!
I sometimes wish I understood the shoe fetish inclination, but mostly I'm glad I don't so that I have that money to spend elsewhere.
Funky shoes are definitely a signature of your personal style, so it's cute that Olivia loves them too.
I love shoes as well and I think it's adorable that Olivia is a girl after your own heart. Those strong personalities can be hard to take when you're charged with bringing them to adulthood, but I think they will serve them well in the future. It's a good thing she's so dang cute!
Those are cute shoes. I use to be crazy but now I only wear flip flops so I am just crazy about those. I have way to many pairs and so do my kids. I love that it is all they have to wear though.
Love those shoes on Olivia! I had no idea she had THAT many pairs. I don't think her personality is flawed at all, hon. She's just going the stages to work out the kinks so she knows who she is in the future. I wish I'd been a bit difficult so I'd know myself by now!
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