Out with the old....

Early last year we were at some downtown function where Sophia was wearing a cheap pair of flip-flops. We went inside Solomon's (a locally owned, mom-and-pop operation-like Bennett's-for those from Athens) to cool off and look around. They carry name brands that aren't carried in department store like Rainbow and Crocs and Reef....just to name a few. I never knew flip-flops could be so expensive....anyway....we were trying on different flops and Fia fell in love with this pink pair. Her feet were hurting from walking around in the cheap flops so she REALLY wanted these. They were soft and squishy and the straps were this soft cloth! I didn't want to pay $20 for a pair of flip-flops that might get lost so i told her I would only get them if she paid half. She agreed. Well....fast forward over 1 year later and she was still wearing them....until yesterday.

We finally made it into Solomon's and purchased a brand-new pair. We tried to buy cheaper flops at different stores but none were as comfortable. And we even went to Solomon's a month ago or more looking for this pair but they didn't have it or we just went for another color...can't remember which. But she did get a green pair then...although they aren't as comfy(a different style...but she HAS to wear them doggone-it!)

So anyway....when I saw how PINK the new pair was it made me a little embarrassed that I have allowed her to wear the old ones for so long!!! I kept thinking they looked bad but she wanted to wear them so I let her. No telling how many parents looked at her feet and judged her mother!!

They didn't look so bad on those cute feet though!! Since she wore these until they were brown I paid the whole price for the new pair. She definately got her money's worth out of these! I am sold on the nice flip-flops though. They are so comfy...a little pricey-yes- but if you only buy one pair and they last you 6+ months and that is all you were during the summer(see me trying to justify getting MYSELF a pair) it is worth it!! I did find a pair I want....now I just need to check the couch cushions for the extra change!