They're Not Just Shoes...

They're decorations for the feet! At least I think that's what Ella would say if she could. Having three boys and a girl (and especially boy/girl twins), I have never been SO convinced that some things are just innate. While Chase has taught himself to burp, Ella is busy trying to adorn herself with anything that resembles jewelry or fancy clothes. If it has a a hole big enough for her to put her hand through, it's a bracelet. If she can "wear" it by draping it over her shoulders or on her head, it's a dress (here she is with her arms through Brian's shirt).

And there is no mistaking the shoes. Since she can't yet put them on herself, she has started carrying them everywhere. Ironically, I haven't put the babies in shoes much since there is not a lot of walking in public happening right now, but she doesn't seem to mind that part...she just wants to wear the shoes. In fact, when she does have freedom to roam the house, she goes straight to her closet and "shops". And she always grabs a matching pair. What can I say, the girl likes fashion!

I guess I'll have to get used to it. Unfortunately little Chase hasn't quite caught on yet that just because she's carrying two of something doesn't necessarily mean one of them is for him. It is often remarked that with three older brothers Ella will have to be tough...but I never would have guessed that I would be telling my son (Chase) the same thing. (A wise friend of mine summed it up perfectly- that having a sister is good husband training for the future- and I must say I agree.)

So with her strong "leadership" skills and flair for all-things fashion there is NO question in my mind that Ella is the way she is because she's a GIRL (and a product of her mother).