Commuter Mom: If the Shoe Fits

I would call myself a “girly girl.” I like make-up, I like to go shopping (although, these days I prefer internet shopping to going to the store), I love to hang out with girlfriends. One of the things I miss about college is having friends to share clothes with. Imagine my surprise when I discovered I’m sharing my closet with my 2 ½ year-old daughter!

Commuter Girl doesn’t really like to play dress-up. I got her an amazing princess dress last year that she has hardly touched. But, she LOVES to walk around the house in my shoes. She has one particular pair the she is fond of – I guess they fit her little feet the best. She wears them around the house all night. Last week she put them on and said, “Bye Mommy. I goin’ to check e-mail and go to work.”

Adorable, but here’s the problem: they are my only pair of spring heels that are work appropriate. Last week I was rushing to get out the door (what else is new?!) and was slowed down by a complete meltdown because I was wearing HER shoes.

So, aside from adding a few extra minutes to my morning routine to allow for meltdowns and still being able to get on the road and beat the morning traffic, I think I’ll buy some new spring shoes. Sounds like a good excuse for a little shopping.