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The Insanity That Is My Life

We went to an outdoor summer concert tonight, and as we were driving home about about 9:30, DH said to the girls, "what are you planning to wear tomorrow?" Tomorrow is Take Your Kids to Work Day at DH's office, and as he put it, the chance to be judged by your offspring.

As it turned out, I had just ordered the twins some adorable summer dresses (these are so cute on, the picture doesn't do them justice!) that I was holding for their birthday, but they are perfect for this event, so I pulled them out.

The only problem is that they have no decent summer shoes. They pretty much live in flip-flops and I never got around to buying summer sandals. And their fabulous sparkly flip flops floated downriver when we had our little canoeing incident. And I just threw out their ballet flats because they were worn to the point of embarrassment.

So where does one go when there is a shoe emergency at 10:00 p.m.? Our only alternative was Wal-Mart (which I hate with a white hot passion). Ick. I usually go for higher quality on the kids' feet, but out options were limited.

Actually, I didn't go--because I am sitting on the couch icing my achy ankles. (I can't actually see my ankle bone right now. I have my share of fat, but it has never resided on my ankles.) I sent DH shoe shopping at Wal-Mart at 10:00 at night with three girls. (And despite all my bragging about DH on Father's Day, shoe shopping generally falls squarely within my jurisdiction.)

So he has been texting me pictures of the girls trying on shoes, and I respond whether it will go with her outfit or not and whether it looks to big or too small. It's actually a pretty effective way to shop, considering the circumstances. And the girls will be properly attired and shod when the go to work with dad tomorrow.

Full post as published by Legally Certifiable on June 25, 2010 (boomark / email).