Not too long ago in my early mothering days I swore to only buy slip on shoes, rushing about I didn't think I had time for anything else. My mother who cared for a family more than double the size of mine wore down the backs of all her shoes, even sneakers and heels. As a child I wondered why she did that, as a mother I understood.
We now live at time where fashion is quick and even flip flops can be fancy. Now there is no limit to the styles of slip on shoes available, but this summer I needed something different. I felt an urge to be grounded and filled that urge deliberately through my choice of a buckle sandal.
I've been wearing these since our trip to Florida and I admit they've seemed inconvenient at times. I typically run about 15 minutes late to everything despite my harried efforts, trying all at once to tidy the kitchen, collect necessities, remind little ones to use the potty, and shove the older ones out the door leaves little time for the one in charge to buckle her shoes. But that is exactly what I need in those moments.
A moment to slow down, catch my breath, exhale and remind myself of what matters most. I usually finish my buckling with extreme gratitude for my feet and hands that allow me the capacity to do many things. This moment of buckling my shoes allows me to face whatever schedule or journey that I'm headed into for the day with more presence.
And the best part about it is these sandals are comfortable enough to get me through it all.
p.s. picked them up at Fourth Ave Birkenstock
I spend my summer days in flip flops and my feet and often my legs hurt by the end of the day. I like the idea of taking a breath to buckle or tie shoes - hmmm. Maybe I will have to invest in a comfortable pair of sandals!
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