Ever since my oldest son was two I knew that once I lost the height advantage I'd be in big trouble. He is twelve now and any day he'll wake up and be taller than me.

So I bought these shoes.



The photo is dark, so if you can't see them well I'll tell you, the heel is 4 inches high. I laughed my way right out of the store.

Next year, stilts.

(BCBG for $7! The sales right now are insane. Or possibly, there is a limited market for red patent leather 4 inch heels. Yes, possibly. But did you see the new J. Crew catalogue with the girl wearing rolled jeans and high heels? That's how I'm wearing these! That is, unless I snap my neck first.)