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Published April 4, 2009 @ 08:38 by Tania in Loving Daddy, Shopping and Stuff

Growing up, I remember my father often walking into our entrance way and asking if we were having a shoe sale. My foyer is smaller, but I think we have almost the same number of shoes.

I like shoes, but I am no Carrie Bradshaw. Last night I realized a key difference between my husband and I, and it is shoes.

I don't know exactly how many pairs of shoes I have (I would guess in the 25-40 pair range). I do know that I have bought five pairs since February. I have enough shoes, but I still literally dream of finding the perfect pair of black pumps (earlier this week - it was actually a nightmare! I was in a church bazaar like store with long tables, looking for black shoes.) My perfect black pumps would be about 3 inch heels, with an almond toe, and either patent leather or faux croc. I have running shoes for running, casual running shoes for walking, casual shoes, casual dress shoes, dress shoes, pumps, wedges, peep-toes, flip-flops, high-heeled boots, and winter boots.

Husband owns 6 pairs of footwear (only three of them shoes):

1) Sorels - real winter boots for playing in the snow with the kids
2) Lace-up winter boots - for going places in the winter that doesn't require the Sorels
3) Brown, casual lace-up shoes - for every day
4) Running shoes - for running, or athletic activities with the kids
5) Sandals
6) Black dress shoes - he wears these every day to work. All of his suits go with black. Monday to Friday. 9 hours a day. Same shoes.

I guess this goes back to the opposites attract thing. Daughter and Son One have inherited my love of footwear. Son Two is his father's son.

Shoes and shopping go hand in hand. Those of us in my house who like shoes, also like to shop. Those who don't care about shoes, don't shop.

My mother remembers buying Son Two a jacket at the Gap. He had a hand-me-down from his older brother, and Nana found a nice one and a good deal. Son Two looked at it and said, "A jacket? I already got one."

By the way, I recently discovered that I have 6 winter jackets or coats.