Our new "sneakers"

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Eddie and I got new "sneakers" today. What is known as "tennis shoes" in the Midwest is called "sneakers" here on the East Coast. I have a really, really hard time saying "sneakers". But, I'm afraid we're raising true East Coast boys. They say "sneakers". No matter how many times we correct them.

Anyway, we had a good day today. Owen only had 2 soccer games today (TWO!) and no goalie training (which he has also been doing). And, as an added bonus, his games were at 7 and 9 so we were done by 10 AM! Eddie took Henry home for a nap and the big boys and I went for haircuts and to order Owen's sport glasses. Then the whole gang went along for tennis shoes. We went to Fleet Feet, the place recommended by by trainer. It was quite a production. We had to sign in when we got there and we waited for about 30 minutes before being helped, despite at least 6 people waiting on customers. The place was packed. I'm told it's ALWAYS like that. When it was our turn, Eddie chased the boys, and the man helping us put me on a treadmill and videotaped me running. Seriously. He measured my pronation and angles and what not and after trying different pairs on and more treadmill running and more videotaping and 45 minutes passed and I finally had the perfect pair of shoes. I took the boys across the street to Barnes and Noble while Eddie was being helped. I went to the gym tonight w/ my new TENNIS SHOES on and I have to say I'm not 100% convinced yet, but if they don't work out I can exchange them....free of charge.

Turns out that the man that helped us is good friends w/ the guy that owns 3 Fleet Feet shops in St. Louis (the store was ranked in the top 50 of best running shoe stores). So, if you are in the market for new running shoes, check it out.