gross me out

Ellie is in serious need of some new shoes. The sneakers she wears to school every day are getting a little stinky. Last week we went to the mall to get a new pair and every time Wade or I showed her a pair we thought she would like she said "Eww, gross me out!"

And then she tried to tell us that she wanted to buy a pair that were all black and I'm pretty sure they were from the boys section. Ummm, no sorry. I hate black sneakers, I know it sounds weird, but I do. (no offense to anyone else, it's just one of my things)

And since it is one of my things and I am her mother I told her no way would I ever buy her black sneakers (obviously black chucks are exempt from this rule). So we left the mall empty handed.

Last night we tried again. And she chose these.



After one look at my face, Wade informed me that they are skater shoes. I'm not sure I would have chosen them, but, if she's happy, I'm happy. And as usual, whenever I think something is going to look crazy, it looks super cute on her.