Back to school shopping shocks me every year. I always think the supplies are going to cost about $10 per kid. I mean, we are buying the .20 glue and the 1.15 notebooks at Walmart right? So I am shocked when it ends up being $75 per kid and that doesn't include the back to school outfit and new shoes.
Then there is the hassle of making sure you have every little thing on the list (does anyone really use the pink pearl erasers? Really?).
This year I was shocked because the boys were able to pick out their own school supplies and check off their own list. I had to put Ike's Barbie binder back - Barbie is his equivalent of a Pin Up Girl. And I made Noah swap the expensive Uni-ball pens for Bics, but otherwise they did a great job.
Then there is the hassle of making sure you have every little thing on the list (does anyone really use the pink pearl erasers? Really?).
This year I was shocked because the boys were able to pick out their own school supplies and check off their own list. I had to put Ike's Barbie binder back - Barbie is his equivalent of a Pin Up Girl. And I made Noah swap the expensive Uni-ball pens for Bics, but otherwise they did a great job.
But the real shock was that during the shoe buying trip I actually found myself buying shoes for ME! The boys were able to pick out their own shoes and I was barely needed to hover - so I found myself at the Women's Size 11 sale rack.
The cutest back to school shoes I ever had!Back to school shopping suddenly became much more enjoyable!
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I think you need to take me backtoschoolshoeshopping. ;-)
what and i wasn't invited to come along? i'm hurt! the shoes are adorable. not to mention the toes. i wish mine were that cute.
Pink Pearls are very useful. You stab holes into them when you are bored. Duh.
I had a near heart attack in Target last week when I realized the 3 thermos/water bottles I picked out were going to run me $48. FOR WATER BOTTLES. I cursed. Out loud (kids at home with dave) and put them back.
I like your shoes. I like your toenails. I like you and want to shop with you. That would be fun and you probably wouldn't be offended when I curse.
I'd like to hear Melissa curse.
Those shoes are super cute. Walmart? I am so there.
I have the same Mary Janes...in red. Love them. (I think I got them on last year's "back-to-school-spree".) Yes! Mom's need school clothes too.
FABULOUS!!! I'm so proud. Love. Hooray for back to school shoes! (Now I feel the need to go back to school shopping...)
I love the shoes. I think I might be ready to get some back to school shoes for myself when I get back in town.
Oh so cute. You know you've made it when your kids can pick out their own supplies. When that happens here we end up with $100 worth of smelly pens, soon to be dried out and dead. Of course that's because i left them alone in the school aisle to shop for my back to school shoes. I think your way might be more responsible.
Cute shoes - I love them!
I have the maryjanes in red also!!!
LOVE the bottom ones, where did you get them? Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!!
Great shoes! I would love them in red or black! I've tried to get my kids to pick out their own school supplies but it wasn't quite the same experience. Let's just say I needed to be heavily medicated afterwards! I guess they have to be older. Maybe in a few years!
Cute shoes! I loved your MOA shoe story.
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