About three or four years ago, my dear friend from Colorado, Krista, bought a lime green pair of crocs. I was living in Louisville at the time, but she sent me a picture of her feet. I didn't hesitate one bit to tell her that they were the ugliest pair of shoes I had ever seen. (Her husband gave me a hearty "AMEN!") Krista just laughed and assured me they were extremely comfortable. Well, about a year later, one of my other friends from Colorado, Anne Marie, was having issues with her feet. Her Dr. told her to buy some crocs. She too began to rave about these ugly shoes. To quote her directly, she told me and her daughter-in-law that, "You haven't lived if you haven't worn crocs!" That's a pretty strong endorsement. Becky and I decided we were happy walking around dead.
About a year ago, as I was preparing to move to Asia, I began to take inventory of my shoes, knowing that I was moving to a place where I'd be doing a lot of walking. And, I finally admitted that even though I had a lot of cute shoes, I only had one pair that I considered really comfortable: my tennis shoes. So, when went shopping, I started looking at crocs. My husband was shocked and continued to comment on how ugly they are. A month later, after shopping, buying and returning black shoes, I bit the bullet and bought a pair of black mary-jane crocs. I decided the mary-janes were a little cuter since they were smaller than the normal croc. Brad said that I could keep them if I really wanted to. "I guess they're not as ugly as the other ones." After a week in those shoes, I was hooked! I got to Asia, where you don't wear outdoor shoes inside, and quickly realized that walking on hardwood floors barefoot everyday was killing my back. So, my dear friend Krista came through again! She sent me my second pair of crocs for indoors. I love them so much that all our American friends living in our city have since bought them -- even the men! They are all hooked -- all except my husband that is....
Well, about 4 months ago, Brad's back began to hurt a bit. Immediately, I suggested he buy crocs to wear inside. He claimed he could take a pair of tennis shoes, cut the back out, wash them, and they'd be just like crocs. So, this is what he did (see a previous post). But, after all the issues he had while we were on vacation, he decided $30 was a small investment if there was a chance it could help him. So, I'm happy to report my husband is now a proud owner of a real pair of crocs! And, after wearing them for a couple of hours, he said, "You know, these are better than those tennis shoes I cut up." It took all I had to not retort with an, "I told you so!" I'm sure the smile I gave him sent the same message, though. :)
And, since Savannah, Mommy and Daddy all have crocs, Pedo and Alex couldn't be left out. (The kids have the $3-market variety!)
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"Say It Ain't So" . . . Oh, I DO miss you, my friend. I'm sure I haven't heard that phrase since you were last in Colorado.
Okay, who's the model wearing the alleged "Brad Crocs"? I'm not sure I can reconcile in my brain Brad Morello and Crocs in the same sentence . . . or the same square footage. =)
And I won't say, "I told you so" either. I'll just smile ~ like my friend.
So good to catch up a bit with you all. I'm very thankful Brad's back is feeling better (and no doubt the crocs will continue to help :)), and the music video is precious. Your three children are utterly sweet.
Love to all,
Jodi
I'm so thankful Brad's back is feeling better--no doubt the crocs will help even more :) The music video is precious, as are all three of your children!
Love to all,
Jodi
What is the world coming to when Brad M. is wearing Crocs? I can see the conversation in my head of Brad denying the benefits of them simply based on looks and the lack of practicality. Anyways, I am really glad that you are home safe and that Brad is continuing to do much better. It was a blessing to spend time with your family recently! It was much needed Morello Family Therapy!
that picture of all the feet - SO cute - you should be in a Crocs commercial or something! :) the happy Croc family :)
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