I always loved back to schools shopping with Ganny when I was a kid. It was predictable, dependable, and just fun to decide what the first day of school outfit will be. I have been making a tradition of it since 2010. I take you for new shoes, 1st day of school outfit, and a goodie. You are quite a joy to take. You know what you like and want, so you just get it. Yet you are flexible to change your mind on the spot when you can't find what you want.
A few highlights:
*we rode the scooter!! you live for that!! you are a motorcycle and burn out kind of car kid.
*you were climbing the wall at target, and when you jumped up 2 big toots came out. When you got down you said "That surprised me!!" We couldn't stop laughing.
*you originally wanted a type of indoor soccer shoe like Sam currently has. You like them because they don't get as wet as easily that way. We looked and could find nothing. You tried on some solid black Nike's. However, the laces were shorter than you like; it must tie easily and be able to accommodate a double knot. The laces on these shoes were not quite long enough for your liking. I tried to offer other suggestions like buying new laces. You continued to get frustrated and finally said "IT'S A NO GO!!" and then went onto find your new shoe. Which you found easily...a pair of navy blue sketchers with neon yellow as an accent. The most important part was running in the store for a test run. You loved them because of the soft memory foam inside. You had considered a pair of Vans, but quickly decided you do too much running "at gma Jane's" for those shoes.
*for your treat you wanted a cheeseburger, so we went to Five Guys. A favorite comment: you saw a couple hugging and kissing a bit while they waited for their food. As they were leaving you said "XOXO." I asked what you meant, and you said they were in love because they were kissing. You asked if I used to do that to Dad. I said yes, and you said you knew we were still XOXO. You also said that someday you would be XOXO, too. I'm so g;ad you know who you are, what you want, and are comfortable with the way you feel. I'm certain you will have a lot of XOXO. You have a big heart that I can't wait to see be filled up with lots of love.
*you chose a thor shirt with blue "soft" shorts for the 1st day of school. I love your style, and I love how it feels to let you choose what interests you. I love you.
