So, my very favorite shoes, the sandals I am so excited to pull out of winter storage the second the temperature goes above 50, my beloved REI garage sale $10 Keens... no longer fit. I can wear them, but they give me blisters and I have finally decided that blisters are not worth it anymore.
Of course I was expecting my body to change, that I would need new clothes and that has been kind of fun. I have been fortunate to find some maternity resale shops and a couple friends with tops that will fit any day now. It has been fun to start a whole new wardrobe and develop somewhat of a new style.
However, the idea that I would also need shoes did not cross my mind. I already have wide feet and therefore, have a hard time finding shoes. I rarely go shoe shopping and when I do, I usually come home empty handed. I have very few pairs of shoes and wear my Keens in the summer, my tennies and boots in the winter and dressy when I must.
Obviously, this is just one of many (and one of the smallest) sacrifices that will be part of my life from now on and I welcome it openly. I have been amazed and excited each day to experience my pregnancy and the changes taking place in my body. I believe this is what I was meant to do and embrace it fully and lovingly.
I am also cherishing these last few months of time alone with Kim, our animals, quiet nights and the constant knowledge and feeling of the baby growing inside me. I know that our lives are about to change forever, for the better and the lovelier.
And, REI is having another garage sale over Labor Day weekend. Who knows what I will find...
