Monkey Toes

I haven't updated the blog in forever! We had family come for a visit and went to tour DC with them. Took TONS of photos and haven't had time to upload them, but I promise I will soon!

On another note...
Yesterday, I took Libby and Drew shoe-shopping WITHOUT the stroller. BIG mistake. At first, they were pretty well-behaved and stayed close to me thanks to the kiddie leashes I had. But the A/C was out in the store, so it was hot. They looked at the really sparkly shoes and those with Dora. But for some reason, Libby did not want to try on ANY shoes at all, even though she was so excited to go to the shoe store. All she has that fits her are 2 pairs of Crocs. So, she needs shoes! I basically had other customers watch in disgust as I forced a few pair of Mary Janes on her. Finally, she resorted to the bargain that she only had to stand up with them on oe time and then I'd take them off. I thought it was because I put socks on her in the hot store-- she was not a happy one about that. She had a full-blown tantrum and after I paid and wrangled them up to the car, I was exhausted. We got home, unloaded from the car and then guess who wants to put on socks- and wore them the rest of the day! This morning when she woke up, she wanted to put on her new shoesm too. You never know what the day will be like for her. Can't wait til she's a teenager!

In my search for shoes for her, I came across this website called Monkey Toes with hand-painted shoes for kids. They are TOO CUTE. I'm impressed at their prices since they are each individually hand-painted like pieces of art! They are so cute that I'm not sure which ones to get. I'm thinking the Little Ladies or Flutterflies. Love those curly shoelaces! Decisions, decisions...