Until recently, Abigail had not really worn shoes. She started walking after the weather turned cold, so she has not been walking around outside. We tried to get her fitted for shoes a few months ago, but she cried so hard that we just gave up. She generally wears socks with rubber grips on the bottom when we take her out and about. However, with spring around the corner and a forecast of good weather this weekend, we decided to go ahead and get Abigail a new pair of kicks.
After a few trips to some fashionable shoe boutiques (Wal-Mart, Ross, Stride-Rite), and accidentally buying a 2 right shoes (who needs a left shoe?), we settled on the following...
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| Stride-Rite's Finest! |
Abigail cried and cried when we put the shoes on her. Eventually, she started to walk a little bit. She didn't know what to think at first and was walking very stiff-legged, kind of like a cat you see on America's Funniest Home Videos wearing a tight Christmas sweater. Maybe we should have videotaped her for our chance at the $10,000 prize. That would be nice for the college fund.
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| What are these things on my feet??? |
Mom had the brilliant idea of bribing, I mean encouraging, Abigail with some M&M's. She would back away a few steps and hold out an M&M. Abigail quickly got over her issues with the new shoes and was chasing Mom all around the house to get some candy. I am sure Mom rewarded herself too.
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| Milk goes great with my M&M's |
Abigail has really gotten the hang of her new shoes and doesn't seem to mind them too much. She is walking great and looks like such a big girl with her shoes on.
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| A little stretching before chasing the cat |
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| Can these things help me jump up and get Mia? |
We all can't wait for some warm weather so we can get outside and put these shoes to use.
I love Abigail's shoes!!!!
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