First things first: Happy birthday, Leah!

Ok, now on to my post…

I really like rain. It does get old when it constantly rains, but for the most part, I just plain enjoy it. Nothing like playing in the rain makes you feel quite like a little kid. However, I’m not a big fan of wet jeans. You know, where your hem gets all wet and nasty from running car-to-store-to-car-to-house-to-car-to-library, etc, etc. Other than wearing only flip flops with my jeans rolled up, have I ever solved my dilemma. But, not this year.

This year for my birthday, Jonathan is buying me a pair of rainboots! About now is where you can imagine me giving a gleeful cheer.

Rainboots, for all vanity’s sake, aren’t what I’d consider attractive. However, I think they are uber cool and very functional. Given that we have a mud pit in our backyard (that will soon enough be a garden), it’d be nice to have shoes to wear that can resist rain and mud without getting ruined. And not to mention that it’s easier to dash from my car to the store with Julia in my arms when I’m not worried about getting soaked or slipping in my beloved flip flops.

But, as always, I’ve too many choices. So, will you be so kind as to help me pick out my new boots?

Here are some things to keep in mind:

1. I will be wearing them with many, many different outfits (jeans, shorts, skirts, etc) that will range in color.

2. I will be wearing them in mud.

3. I like unique, but not weird. There is a fine line, in my opinion. Liz Lemon, unique. Angela from the Office, weird.

4. They should be well priced. Meaning, I’ve seen some way cool ones, but they are a tad expensive.  

Here are a few that I’m digging:

Plain jane.

Plain jane with a little flair.

Sunshiney.

Paddington Bear.

Unique.

Weird.

Any favorites? Any suggestions?