Shoes Really Do Change Your Life

The kiddos were due for new shoes so I did what I always do, went to the Stride Rite outlet by us. It was truly a heinous experience, which is unusual since I've loved this store for the past 3 years. Anyway, we didn't find shoes and were not helped at all, so we left.

Aaron wanted a very specific pair of shoes, which is one of the reasons I hate ads on channels for the kiddos. Aaron is obsessed with all things Super Hero Squad and when he saw the commercial for the new  Avengers sneakers he about lost his mind. I thought he'd want the Captain America shoes (normally his favorite), but he decided he wanted Iron Man. I heard about Iron Man shoes for like a month before finally caving. I'll tell you what though, it was worth every penny to see the look on his face when he got his shoes.

Jill decided on a pair of light up (and boy do they light up, sunglasses anyone?) Cinderella shoes. Like Cinderella, these shoes have apparently changed her life. Who knew?

Both of them have been wearing their new shoes since the moment they came to the door. Aaron has only tried to be Iron Man (read: jump off of things thinking he can fly) a handful of times. Jill is practically blinding us each time she runs by.

Their happiness over new shoes makes me happy though. How could you not love two kiddos running around excited because they got new shoes?

Thanksgiving Thursday

For those of you that don't know what Thanksgiving Thursday is, it is the one time during the week where you stop and basically count your blessings. Even if you've had one of those weeks, I promise you can find at least one thing to be thankful for, no matter how big or small.

This week I am thankful for:

• Scott and all he does for us. He worked two doubles in a row so we could have an extra fun time in Chicago.

• Aaron's cute sayings, like yesterday he told me he was a real boy, and the day before he told me seeing Daddy was fun and that he loved seeing Daddy. *melts my heart*

• Jill's wicked awesome dance moves, the kid kills me. We saw Rio yesterday and she was practically doing the samba in her seat.

• Parents who never cease to make me laugh, and then make me laugh harder when I tell the story to someone else.

• Buy One Get One Half Off at Stride Rite...hollar

• A pretty decent bill of health at the dentist yesterday. It's been several (more than 5) years since I've been, I know I know, and to walk out with only 3 minor cavities is quite the accomplishment. I also have to have my wisdom teeth yanked and I guess I'm thankful for that.

• A great double date with our friends over the weekend, always love getting together, just wish we lived closer.

• An opportunity to give back in a big way. Pampers is giving me a $50 gift card to use to give back and I'm going to be helping South Lake Pregnancy Center. Read my post at Multiples and More to learn more about it.

What are you thankful for?