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Have you ever been told that when you get dressed in the morning, you should also put on your shoes? That it will help you be more productive?
Yeah I’ve heard it too.
I never believed it though.
Until today.
We’re getting ready to take Princess V to school this morning, and I’m herding kids to find shoes, and coats, and wait, did you brush your teeth? Where’s your backpack? Come on let’s go! Oh hey, would you grab me my shoes, while I change brother?
My cute little 3 year old, Princess R is always willing to get my shoes…though she’s the last to ever put on her shoes, if we can even find them…walks over to me carrying my awesome Rory Grey Boots from Cents of Style.
Oh I don’t know. I love those boots, but they’re more for going out to look good, then to run to school drop off in. Ah, What the heck, let’s toss them on!
Then we came home, and while I normally take my shoes off when entering our home, the boots decided to cling on to my feet today. And as I walked around the house, starting laundry, playing LEGO’s, and sorting through dress ups to find the missing slipper – I noticed something.
I felt put together.
I was ready for whatever the rest of the day wanted to throw at me.
I had a smile on my face.
I didn’t yell when we lost shoes again in a rush to take Princess C to Kindergarten.
I felt like a person, instead of a maid.
Will I continue to put shoes on first thing in the morning? Probably not. To be honest, I don’t think it was the wearing of shoes, but more specifically the exact shoes. A pair of boots I bought on a whim because they were on sale. The heel encourages me to stand up taller (literally, and figuratively), and helps straighten out my slumped over body as I drag myself around the house.
Wearing my favorite pair of Gloria Vanderbilt pants may have a little something to do with it too.
Dear Adelina, I understand. Sometimes when you put yourself together to go somewhere, you hesitate to put your everyday clothes on because, you simply feel pretty. Blessings dear. Catherine xo
I have a feeling most "housewives" feel this way. It's so easy to put on our everyday clothes, but the nicer things really have a way of changing how we feel. Thanks for stopping by Catherine.
I loved this, it is so true! I think for me it is like exercising and eating right; even if I know I will feel better I still don't do it enough! Good reminder, and they are really cute!
exercise? eat right? I'm sure I'd feel better if I did those things too, lol. But seriously, just wearing something that you love, boy it made today a good one! Glad you like the boots.
When I worked at an inner city high school there was a teacher who had been there for over 20 years. We all dressed in jeans and blazers, but she always wore a dress and high heel. When I asked her why she dressed so nicely in such a rough school she replied, "It's how I cope." If it makes you feel better to wear something pampering; it's a good thing to do… and your boots are awesome.
I love, love, love grey suede boots! If I had some, I may wear them around the house as well. 😉
Those shoes are fabulous! I adore them! I wear shoes in the morning and I feel like it helps me feel more prepared and ready and helps to speed things up. In reality, it is probably just a mind trick, but I do it anyway. Plus, I love to hear the clanking of my heels on the floor, but I'm weird like that.
I'm sure it's a mind trick, but I think most things are 😉 We have to put our mind in the right place, and then possibilities open up all around us!
Isn't it funny how a fun pair of boots or shoes can lift your spirits? A fun nail polish can do the same thing for me. #SITSBlogging