Comments on: New shoes

By: Dy

Dy — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 13:25:38 +0000

Oh, on shoes. Both of our older children were measured for shoes and both needed EEE widths - which you cannot even order from an orthopedic shoe specialty shop. HOWEVER, we discovered that moccasins are easy to make, always give a custom fit, and do not take months on backorder (while the child happily outgrows the shoes she was fitted for!) Most of the really good how-to books on shoe-making were made in the 70’s and are, erm, easy to spot at the library. Tandy Leather is a great source for comfortable soft buckskin for little ones’ shoes. Might be worth a shot.
Dy

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 18:10:58 +0000

Funny! I was writing my post today about my blessings… and I wrote that my husband and I always say that with kids, who needs TV? Glad to see that you agree! HORRAH for BABY ENERGIZER!

By: Mare

Mare — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 18:08:17 +0000

HI,
Just wanted you to know that I enjoy your blog greatly!! I have always said to my husband “why do we need t.v. when you’ve got little ones?”. I get a kick out of my kids. They are always doing something funny!!!
God bless and would love to see pics!!!
Mare

By: Mrs. P.

Mrs. P. — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 15:38:21 +0000

Yes, Amy, do post a picture of those baby feet, particularly in the big red shoes!

And just so you know–not all of us kidless people have TV (we don’t). Some of us read and stuff, too!

By: emily

emily — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 04:19:12 +0000

That’s great! When we hear, “children are a blessing,” we think, okay they’ll take care of us in our old age. Who knew keeping us laughing everyday was part of the deal?! Every night, my husband and I play “Who was cutest today?” Always manages to end in a four way tie somehow!

P.S. I’ve learned that velcro sandals are great when their feet are wider than they are long. My one year old is in her first shoes and is just the same.

Mommy to four, five and under.

By: Paula

Paula — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 03:50:54 +0000

See, like, THAT is what it’s all about. You put new shoes on your child. Everybody gets excited and cheers like nutty dodo-heads. Of course, the neighbors wonder about you. But they probably are a little jealous too because your fun is organic and with no unnatural flavorings. (That wasn’t the outlawed red dye in the red shoes, was it?)

By: kerri

kerri — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 01:12:09 +0000

I love watching them try to figure out shoes. Such fun! Kidlettes are way better than TV!

By: sal

sal — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:59:12 +0000

Where are the pictures of these great shoes??? And the baby feet. We’ve got to see those cute pudgy feet!

By: John Scanlan

John Scanlan — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:35:37 +0000

Our kids are grown and gone now, but here comes Max, our three year old grandson. Now that’s a good time! He is a riot, as he tries to understand the world and puts the funniest spin on things. He can morph into a cat, a dog, a snake, a skateboarder or Spiderman in the blink of an eye. He’s better than TV any day.

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 17:25:48 +0000

There’s nothin’ on tv more entertaining than kids!