Soooooo happy I found this post. I just got off the phone with my mother after a heated argument about my long-standing decision not to have children. Actually, it was just a repeat of the same argument we've been having for *years*. I'm confident in my decision, but I often feel like I'm the only 31-year-old woman in my area code who does not want children. I know there are others out there, but they are completely absent from my current sphere of influence. It gives me such peace to hear that many of my opinions/positions/frustrations/etc on the matter are shared by other reasonable, conscientious, and (seemingly :)) well-adjusted people. For me, the CBC decision sprang from deeply rooted environmental concerns. That angle never works with anyone I know, so I usually defend myself by employing the standard "we're not thinking about that right now", "we might adopt at some point in the future" and/or "we don't think we'd make good parents" non-committal-type responses. This post has armed me with so many great arguing points, I'm tempted to call my mother back. She, too, loves the "childless people are selfish" argument. I always counter with the notion that, if all childless people possess that character flaw, perhaps their reluctance to bear offspring serves a greater societal purpose. Selfish people would most likely be crappy parents. I don't feel as though I'm selfish, nor do I think my friends and family regard me as such. I imagine if I *had* to raise a child I would be at best, an average parent. If Mom's postulate is true, and I am innately selfish, I thinks it comes from the belief that I would be a far more creative, useful person without children in my life-- as would most people, if they were really honest with themselves.

They do sort of look like the Wizard of Oz feet! That must be why I like them, they are sort of a double take and chuckle item. Thanks for all the suggestions and links. I have found the ones that look like the Pippy Long Stockings with the red and white stripes but it's very hard to find the ones that have the little boot heels on them. I did find a set of two on e-bay but so far that's it. Probably an older item not out this year. Thanks so very much again, very helpful.

Loading photos has been a big problem on Houzz for weeks. Sorry you had trouble. But they are up now and look really great. I love that highboy dresser! Is that an antique? Sure is pretty.

Etsy just google the name and go to shopping.