Before getting into today’s post, I have one thing to say:
I. DON’T. CARE.
I DON’T CARE!!! No, I DON’T CARE!!!
I have been DYING to say this ALL DAY. To EVERYONE who stopped me in the shoe store (a frustrating enough place for me AS IT IS) to tell me about a) her 11-year-old daughter who’s wearing lady’s shoes and wawa wa wawawa…., b) all the great shoes I might like for my feet because wawa wawawa wa wa…., c) wa wawa wawa wawawa. I’m TELLING you right now: I DON’T CARE. Why don’t I care? Because I just want to get home. I want to sit my tired arse down on my couch. I want to PEE. I want a big glass of water. And, I really just want to be left alone to TRY to STAY STANDING. People: I’m HERE, at THE SHOE STORE, because I NEED SHOES. When you talk to me? I AM NOT HEARING YOU. All I hear is wawa wawawa wawa wawa! And, my own voice in my head telling you to STOPPIT! STOPPIT RIGHT NOW!
WHEW! I had to get that off my chest. Otherwise, I’ll just bottle it up all day and then EXPLODE on some nice girl when she asks me if I want the spot ahead of her in the restroom lineup….
I am wayyy too nice to deal right now….
All I wanted was a pair of shoes. For a wedding I’m going to. The wedding’s not formal or anything, but I bought a sort-of cute maternity dress (pics to come), and I simply CANNOT wear my crocs with it. And, when I didn’t find the cute shoes I imagined, THE LAST THING I wanted was some random really weird woman FOLLOWING ME AROUND THE STORE with all of her useless shoe suggestions. PLEASE! NO! You don’t even WORK HERE! Go away PLEASE! I’m BEGGING!
By the way, everyone hates my crocs…. I’m starting to REALLY hate them, too.
But, I FOUND NOTHING at the shoe store! Except these:
…Some SWEET sandals for the monkey’s birthday party on Saturday! (I have NO idea whose hand that is in the first pic.) If I can’t find myself any shoes, I might as well get the monkey some, right? I LOVE how cheap toddler shoes are, anyway — $19.99!?!?
So, yeah, no shoes for me. Sigh, I’ll try again tomorrow. Honestly, though? NOTHING fits. My feet are swollen beyond human shoe sizes!
I’m sooo ORNERY right now. I know, you NEVER would have guessed. Ha! Can’t help it. SO TIRED. Know why? Because we had a little houseguest here this evening….
I’d make this pic larger, but it’s sooo bad! A-NY-WAY…. Check my little houseguest! It’s my sister’s baby boy. I LOVE HIM. He came over for two hours this evening while my sister went out. Of course, he didn’t sleep at all, so I entertained him by singing and dancing and feeding him. It was so sweet.
The monkey got practice being a big sister, too….
Sooo cute! OY!
But, between shoe store, conversations with random people in the shoe store, conversations with random people EVERYWHERE, and babysitting my adorable little houseguest, AND being preggers and entertaining lil miss MONKEY all day, I’m wiped.
Positively wiped.
Time for bed.
Gotta rest up for tomorrow’s shoe quest. Whaaaaa!
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SciFi Dad said, July 25th, 2007 at 6:39 am
I am sure the monkey will make an excellent big sister. I cannot wait to hear about her adventures with her new sibling.
And all your stories about people bugging you in public and stuff are exactly why I tend to look ornery; just to discourage that sort of thing.
Melissa R. Garrett said, July 25th, 2007 at 8:14 am
Aren’t toddler shoes the best?? I bought Bridget a pair of pink cowgirl boots on sale for $7.99. I love the way she looks in just her diaper and boots, and of course she calls herself “cute” LOL!
I often scream at people in my head, too. If you ever see me with a strained smile, you’ll know I’m screaming on the inside.
Di said, July 25th, 2007 at 8:27 am
I can kind of relate…I had a whiny day only mine was because I stayed out to late…first time this summer! And had a wee too much to drink. Feeling much better this morning…it’s nice when it lasts a day instead of 9 months!
Ugh….go barefoot…most people end up taking their shoes off to dance anyway. And then when you get ready to leave (much earlier than most because you are pregnant and tired), just grab a cute pair of shoes that will fit your non-pregnant self and you have something to look forward to! Special bonus if they belong to a cousin you always hated!
lauraldawn said, July 25th, 2007 at 8:50 am
Here’s my little secret about shopping. I really prefer to go on my own or with my sister or 1 specific friend. That’s it. Because I like to be left alone to make my own choices.
Now, I do love shoes. The only shoes I could stand when I was pregnant (like non-flip flop/running shoes) were from Aerosoles. Maybe go there because they are known for comfy shoes.
Just a thought.
Or wear flip flops. People will be admiring you beautiful dress and belly anyway.
And, I bet the Monkey will LOVE being a big sister.
sam said, July 25th, 2007 at 9:29 am
Gah! I’m tired just reading that!
I get in those LEAVE ME alone moods A LOT! It’s the worst when someone says anything to you and you want to run away screaming. LOL
Hope today’s better!
Jenifer G. said, July 25th, 2007 at 9:32 am
I think someone said this already…go to Aerosoles in Sherway they have some funky styles that are comfy and sometimes come in widths. Other than that get a lovely pair of jeweled flip flops and screw the rest. Don’t torture yourself with it all it is just not worth it.
ali said, July 25th, 2007 at 9:42 am
unfortunately, i can’t help. i choose style over comfort with shoes. always. but i figure as long as you don’t show up in your crocs…you’ll be fine!
love the nephew pics. newborns are delish.
LoriD said, July 25th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
I’m eagerly awaiting the day you actually snap and tell off one of these random annoying people with all their advice. That will be cool and you will be my hero!
jenn said, July 25th, 2007 at 3:20 pm
love the new sandals! so cute. my monkey loves her sandals and I can tell your monkey does too.
nephew is so cute, what a good auntie you are!!
allie said, July 25th, 2007 at 6:10 pm
poor you, girl I so feel your pain. I wore the uggiest sandals when I was preggers…OMG!!! Wayyy ugly but at that point, I no longer cared, I couldn’t see my feet anyways…LOL
blondeblogger said, July 25th, 2007 at 8:47 pm
So weird to see “I DON’T CARE” in all caps because I’ve been saying that to myself all evening (re: my 17-year-old daughter…would you like to adopt her, by the way? *grin*)
I wish I had a baby nephew to babysit! Or just my own baby. Well, one that won’t turn into a 17-year-old, at least!
Teena said, July 25th, 2007 at 11:28 pm
The Monkey’s sandals are just way too cute!
I hate shoe shopping
But not as much as bra shopping 
tommiea said, July 25th, 2007 at 11:33 pm
I feel for you on the shoe shopping! I dare you to say something to someone next time….see what they say…then say, “Did I say that out loud?”