I'm sure you have been here, done this...
As you rummage through child's clothes, you realize child is low on appropriate, summer socks.
Make a mental note to buy socks next time you visit store.
Forget to buy socks over the course of several visits.
Finally remember.
Spend much time perusing the sock aisle.
Pick out a package of socks in the correct size.
Happily see that child's foot size is smack dab in the middle of sock size.
Bring socks home and proudly reveal them to child.
Child is unimpressed.
Open package and encourage (force) child to try on new socks.
Child announces sock is too small.
Recheck sock size.
Recheck shoe size.
Tell child sock does fit.
Child says they will not wear sock.
Frustrated, you tediously fold socks and reinsert into package.
Apply tape.
Set socks aside to return to store.
Make mental note to return socks and buy new ones.
Forget to return socks to store.
Finally remember to buy new socks.
Spend much time perusing sock aisle.
Decide on socks, choosing different brand, different style.
Show socks to child.
Child is unimpressed.
Very carefully remove socks from package.
Force a smile and encourage (coerce) child to try on socks.
Child proclaims socks are, "okay".
Cut the 4,592 little pieces of tape and plastic from socks.
Toss socks into laundry basket.
Wash socks.
Dry socks.
Fold socks.
End up with one sock with no match.
Still have socks to be returned sitting on kitchen counter.
Buy child sandals.
You always preferred the frilly super sissy socks with your sandals and then would go outside, dig in the garden, run through a mud puddle, climb the apple tree and run across freshly mowed, slightly damp grass. My knucles were often raw from soaking and scrubbing the super frilly socks to make them presentable again. You did look adorable though!
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