Cankles?!

Once upon a time…

I had ankles. No, it’s true.
See?

That’s all changed now. Now I’ve entered the world of cankles. I never in a million years thought I’d see myself here. Oh, but I’m here. And, apparently, I’m here to stay… at least for another four months or so. For now, I am resigned to this…

I used to wear cute shoes too. I have the perfect job in regard to shoes, because I sit a lot, so comfort isn’t an issue.

I could wear these...

Or these...

Not anymore. Now I wear flip flops everywhere I go. So, my latest challenge was to find some flip flops that were semi-dressy to wear to work, that wouldn’t cut off circulation to my ever-expanding feet. (Dean says by the end of this pregnancy I’m going to look like the Michelin tire man. He’s very supportive.) And, let me tell you, this was not an easy task. I was already a little picky about my flip flops. It can’t be too thick between the toes. They have to have a somewhat comfortable/padded sole. And, I refuse to pay over a certain amount. They’re flip flops, after all. There’s not much too them.

I searched high and low, store after store, all the while my feet were becoming more and more squished and uncomfortable. Yesterday, I went on yet another search. At this point, with barely any circulation left and birthday money from my mother-in-law (Thanks, mother-in-law!), I widened my search and my price range. Then, I found these…

According to the sticker, the sole is actually made out of the same material as a yoga mat. Interesting, I thought, so I slipped it on my foot. Oh. My. Goodness. It felt wonderful! The only problem was the extra strap across the top. It fit okay for now, but just barely. I knew if my feet were to swell anymore, and I knew inevitably they would (these were size 10 mind you, and I usually wear 8 ½), the blissful cushion would no longer matter. So, I kept searching.

And, finally…finally, I found these:  (Yes, I'm wearing them in the cankle picture)

Cute. Sorta dressy. And most importantly, super comfy. We have a winner. My feet will be eternally grateful.