We’re going to need new shoes

There’s something about girls and shoes. The relationship is bittersweet. I like to think of it as a love-hate relationship. Shoes beckon our eyes and spending dollars with slick marketing and sexy campaigns yet can produce the most painful effects including blisters, sore arches and cramped toes. Yet we marvel in the pain and stroll each day in our heels, often tottering, just to look cute.

Currently, I’m seeing the Mini as another reason to buy shoes. You see, Scott has teased me for nearly 11 years on my "relationship" with shoes. I gather them and keep them for a long time. He tries to implement the rule: Buy one pair of shoes – throw two away. (He’d really like for it to be three.) I do...sometimes. We recently bought a new bed and upon lifting the old one up to clean under it before the delivery guys came with the new, BEHOLD – we found five empty shoe boxes. My hiding space was found! He just shook his head and smiled, knowing he fights a losing battle.

So, I already have new running shoes. They’re Nike with a pink swoosh – a women’s running shoe - and rather cute, I must say. They’re working out great so far. I’ve suggested Jay and I go to Finish Line and be fitted for running shoes by professionals as we begin our training schedules come January. Actually, my Nike's are probably good for now. But another pair come March might not be a bad idea. Afterall, we want to set out on the right foot and have a great “shoe experience” in the Mini. Perhaps we can complete our training at the mall!