tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post5928019331769159322..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: well, you can't knit shoes . . .materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-38541160119567766852007-08-04T09:44:00.000-07:002007-08-04T09:44:00.000-07:00Hey, Hilary, aren't daughters great for keeping us...Hey, Hilary, aren't daughters great for keeping us on our toes (in our shoes) fashion-wise?! I didn't know you were going to London--the first thing I did when I read your comment was Google to see if their marathon was in October, but no, it's in April. So I'm assuming this is just a fun trip, with lots of time for shoe-shopping -- yeah!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-67605459122063644962007-08-04T08:55:00.000-07:002007-08-04T08:55:00.000-07:00Those are great shows. Erica always teases me abou...Those are great shows. Erica always teases me about my shoes as I seem to be drawn towards different shades of browns/tans.<BR/>Hopefully when I'm in London in Oct. I can find a pair of shoes that will be as timeless. I'm not sure my husband will be as understanding of a shopper as yours. I'll have to let you know.<BR/>hilaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-58652815718316112182007-08-04T07:11:00.000-07:002007-08-04T07:11:00.000-07:00Hi Valerie, and thanks for stopping by my blog. I ...Hi Valerie, and thanks for stopping by my blog. I think I left that quotation on the yarn harlot's site so you must be a fan of hers as well. looks as if we have quite a bit in common, based on your blog. As for what small island I live on, I'm not ready to "out" my location to that extent, but as they say, watch this post for more revealing details as time goes on -- I'm sure you'll guess, eventually, if you're from our nearby Cowichan Valley. And to my "big problems" comment, I should add "big rewards" as you are no doubt finding out with your 10-year old -- what a great age!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-970299140221050762007-08-03T19:51:00.000-07:002007-08-03T19:51:00.000-07:00OK, Materfamilias, I have been checking your blog ...OK, Materfamilias, I have been checking your blog for a few days now and you have me very intrigued. The thing that caught my eye first was your quote "little children, little problems, big children, big problems"! It was what my nan used to say, too. I never appreciated it until I had my own - he's 10 now and I know the worst is yet to come - yikes! However, I keep coming back because I love your photos, the Paris connection (haven't been in over thirty years, but loved my time there), your garden, and the literary bent. I am dying to know what small island you live on!! I am a west coaster, too, fifth generation British Columbian, Cowichan Valley pioneering stock. Love to hear from you.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11751654535153176386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-35177610839331102872007-08-03T09:02:00.000-07:002007-08-03T09:02:00.000-07:00my sympathies -- when we did our house exchange in...my sympathies -- when we did our house exchange in France lo these many years ago (can you believe 18!), I felt really conscious of a whole other self that had been put on the shelf while my mom self did the family stuff. I loved showing the kids France, but couldn't help noticing all the things I wanted to do, but had to suspend for the time being. So I went back the very next year on my own -- well, for two weeks Paul was with me, and we did that walking tour, but then I had two weeks on my own and spent them doing all the things the kids wouldn't have had patience for. Maybe you won't manage next year, but I know you'll have your own time again soon, and you'll appreciate it all the more! And good for you for resisting the tacky t-shirts!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-82059959891435844612007-08-03T08:06:00.000-07:002007-08-03T08:06:00.000-07:00Love the shoes. I looked but never bought shoes in...Love the shoes. I looked but never bought shoes in Paris. Travelling with two boys doesn't really allow for self-indulgence of the shopping kind. I'll have to go back in 10 years sans famille for the Paris shopping trip. Actually as I pulled out my clothes to wear for the day I realized that I didn't even buy a tacky Paris or London sweatshirt to wear. So deprived.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com