We have to wear them. We have to make our children wear them. When we go to church, the debate becomes (at least in my home) which ones to wear. I have a conservative viewpoint on church shoes. For my daughter I think she just behaves better when her shoes are plain and comfy. This becomes the debate...to sparkle or not to sparkle. While this post is about girl shoes, I'm guessing boy shoes have the equivalent. So what to do? Pick your battles right? This is one that I pick every other Sunday. On top of everything, my daughter is great at matching stuff, so there is always a sparkle shoe to match her outfit. This drives me nuts.
I know, there are bigger fish to fry, but this is one of my daily fish (we debate this Mon-Fri as well).
Why is this such a big deal? As mentioned above, my daughter just behaves better with a "quite" shoe. Also, the sparkle shoes give her blisters which in turn sets up a whole other set of issues around band aids and first aid. Lastly, and completely shallow...I just don't like them. Now before the sparkle shoe folks jump after me...I REALLY think they are cute on other kids. One of the little ones at church has some white/pink sparkle shoes and they fit her. They are perfect. Mine, it looks like she's playing dress-up. Probably why they are so much fun.
So, here is where we stand...sparkle shoes may be worn in the car and then we change into church shoes before our feet hit the pavement. It has been a good system.
Now I titled this post "Socks and Shoes"...I'm not sure I've completely figured out socks. Why do children hate them so much? We either don't have them on right, or they aren't the right ones. While I like my girls to wear the socks with lace around the edges, this is not a battle that I force upon my Sunday morning. If it happens-great, if not-oh, well. Is it bad to pray for sandal season to arrive sooner than later? No socks with sandals!
So-socks and shoes. Yes, we can celebrate the resurrection without them. Yes, there is no need for them to match or for that matter fit. Theologically, biblical folks probably didn't bother with either. Please don't tell the children.
Love this! Thanks for creating the blog. I could use a laugh about getting ready for church because sometimes getting out of the door with 3 can be a logistical nightmare. Especially when the hubby is at work.
ReplyDeleteI too am conservative when it comes to shoes and dress at church however sometimes we cannot find the church shoes and crocs it is for my 3 boys. :) I justify it by saying at least we made it. :)