Shoe Addict Anonymous

Did you know that there really is a shoe addict anonymous group? I had absolutely no clue, but I understand why there is one! 

Hi. My name is Dee. I am a shoe addict. 

I love clearance sales, especially where shoes are concerned. If I can walk out of a store with multiple pairs of shoes all for the price of one pair of shoes at regular price, well...let's just say that I'm glad my husband doesn't say anything about all the shoes in my closet. I know why I love shoes and I admit that, so really...doesn't that make me a non addict? If I recognize the issue? Maybe? Oh, whatever. 

I remember growing up and both of my parents worked. In fact, I remember when they both worked two jobs. Talk about being a latch key kid. Yeah, I was. My brother and I were given shoes twice a year. We got a new pair when school started back and a pair of winter shoes. Oh, and we were given a cheap pair of shoes to play in during the summer. So, okay...that's three pair of shoes. That was it. If we tore our shoes up, we were just S.O.L. When I turned 16 and got my first job, I was ecstatic. I took my first paycheck ever and went to the shoe store and bought me a pair of Nike. I never looked back after that. If I had the money and saw a great pair of shoes, they were mine. 

I do buy my kids shoes as well. I don't mind spending a little more on name brand shoes because I know they will wear longer than a pair from a local mega store. My youngest daughter is a shoe addict as well, however; I got lucky because we're the same size in shoes, so my shoe collection really turns into both of ours. I can't tell you how many times I have gone looking for a pair of shoes that I want to wear only to realize that they are on my daughters foot...at school. I usually sign in exasperation and settle on a different pair of shoes. The only ones that are completely off limits to her are my Ugg shoes. Those bad boys are worn to work and on really cold days.

So, as I sign off for now. Just remember. Shoe addicts are everywhere!