Gives new meaning to “play clothes”

Late this afternoon Sophia wanted to go outside to play. “I get my shoes myself, mommy?” she asked me.
I’m all for encouraging her budding independence, large personality and extreme individuality, so when she came back with these hand-me-down, ruby red, fancy pants sparkly shoes, how could I say no? She had done exactly what she intended (with flare, I might add) — she got her own shoes from her room so she could go play. Never mind that they are too small and, well, don’t necessarily go with jeans or running on sidewalks.




those are awesome shoes!