Shoe problem ( backdated frm Sept)- Shopping

THIS is the only reason why we have yet to get Zoe a pair of shoes. Sigh! It is like the tale of Cinderella's wicked stepsisters' state of affair with the glass slipper. We can get her a bigger size, of course, but then that will be two sizes up and her feet will look like those of Ronald McDonald's, and with about an inch of room at the toe area.

We have been to Baby Gap, Pumpkin Patch, Adidas, Nike, Osh Kosh, Bubblegummers, Poney, and loads more, including Crocs, although I vowed never to get those operating-theatre-plastic-shoes for Zoe. No offense to Crocs fans, of course. It's just that we find the shoe design rather weird, comfortable as they can be. But we are not in disagreement with the flip-flops and sandals, they are, no doubt, light and comfy, and pleasing to the eye.

Zoe's first birthday is coming up next month. And according to traditional Chinese wisdom, it is most fitting for her grandparents to buy her a pair of shoes, for what reason, I have yet to find out. But since I am one who continuously aim to preserve the traditional ways, and hopefully being able to pass these practises down to future generations, I am going to do this now and research about it later.

My mum is rushing me, she shall be the honourable grandparent to get Zoe her first pair of shoes. WE MUST GET ZOE A PAIR OF SHOES SOON IF NOT NOW! Shopaholic Mamas, please help!