Socks

The lighter side of life with Isi. I have posted a little about how different it is to have a child who is, well, different. Sometimes it's very hard.

But her differences could also make us laugh, and here we get to the socks. Now, Isi loved all footwear - boots, shoes, slippers, socks - the lot. All except the orthopedic boots that she was supposed to wear of course. While sock sorting (and as an aside, why does everyone in this house have to have lots of black socks that are all just subtly different?!) I thought about Isi's love affair with all things foot related.

I have some photos of Isi and what she would like to do with socks. She would go through the bag of mismatched socks (always plenty to chose from there) and put some on her feet. It didn't matter that they weren't hers, that they were far too big (she had tiny feet). Oh no, she had a solution for that. What she needed was more socks. So another pair, well okay not a matching pair, but another two socks would go on. And then another. And another - you get the idea?

So, here is the unique and special Isi guide to wearing socks.

1. Socks do not have to match.

2. If one pair of socks is good, two pairs must be twice as good. Continue until the supply of socks is exhausted.

3. Arrange your socks carefully for maximum effect.

4. Always check your socks before you set off!

5. Multiple socks will make your feet feel bigger and may make walking a little tricky.

6. Be ready to reach out for a helping hand from mummy with your socks.

7. If mummy is laughing too much to take a photo it's time to stop!

Isi, thanks to you socks will never be boring again!