If it wasn’t trippy enough finding out for the first time we were having twins, the ultrasounds thereafter were something out of this world.
Like a silent version of “Aliens”, Mr Surfer and I would sit in that dark room and stare at the huge plasma screen in disbelief. Before us, there were two little heads, two little bodies and all the twenty teeny tiny fingers and toes.
“It’s like you’ve got a little soccer team in there…” The ultrasound technician giggled on one occasion.
Hilarious….not.
As sleeping babies in their twin stroller, I would throw a large muslin over the front, protecting them from the sun and flies. But four little feet and their squidgy toes would peep out, catching the attention of many a jogger and by passer.
“Oh, how cute! You have twins?” Asking while having a quick peak through the cover.
These little feet are no doubt the joy of my life. At the same time, have given me great cause to get fit while learning the importance of patience.
They turn stubborn, defiant even, and refuse to budge an inch when I’m in a hurry to get them to the car.
But then they do the Usain Bolt, (usually in opposite directions), guaranteeing me to sprint after them and beating my PBT.
There are also the precious moments when they actually sit still. Then a foot is shoved in my face, requesting for fat little toes to get some “This Little Piggy” tickle time.
“Mama, Piggy…Piggy…”
Back in late August, Betts Kids kindly invited me to the launch of their Summer/Spring collection.
Along with a beautiful morning tea spread, I had the opportunity to see first hand a beautiful and stylish range of shoes that had plenty of appeal for children of all ages.
I can say from experience that Betts Kids shoes are extremely comfortable because they graciously gave the twinlets a pair each. Not only are these sandals look so cute on these mischievous, adventurous little feet, the boys happily wear them without fuss. (Big plus!)
And the news gets even better! Betts Kids are generously offering 3 readers a pair (to the value of $100) each. Awesome, yes?
What’s been your most memorable Usain Bolt moment with your little one/s ?
To enter this fab giveaway:
1) Head on over to the Betts Kids website and leave a comment on this post telling me which pair of shoes your little one would love the most. (Don’t forget to include your email address)
2) Click Like on the Betts Kids Facebook page.
3) Like “With Some Grace” on Facebook.
The important stuff:
1) This giveaway is for Australian residents only.
2) Closing date is Sunday, 4th of November.
3) The winners will be announced on Monday, 5th of November.
4) Please remember to leave your email address in your comment.
5) Betts Kids Shoes will contact the winners who will have the choice of either having the requested shoes delivered or to be picked up at the nearest Betts Kids Shoes store.
Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Oooh, I love the Junior Pacific in Blue grey. I think my youngest would love these!
Thanks Grace 🙂
xx
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PS “Doing the Usain bolt”….cracks me up.
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My beautiful daughter Penni, aged 8
Thinks the Talie style shoes are great!
Size 1 in White (her favourite shoe hue!)
For the summer season, no others will do!
Oops forgot to mention my email:
kookla123@yahoo.com
Thankyou for the opportunity!!
I love that photo of the four legs sticking out from the pram. Makes me think of bliss and mayhem!
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I’ve had a child who has never done any bolting, she tends to give me a verbal run around which leaves me just as exhausted and wondering what the word patience means. As for the 20 toes, two heads, my sis has 4 month old twins (and a toddler) and I think she believes more than aliens have come into her life! 🙂
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I love the KRYSTAL pair from the new arrivals. Such a lovely colour combination.
With twins, like you, I completely understand. Luckily, I have Miss Possum but sometimes she does the bolt too!
Yesterday, I alone, took a huge leap of faith and took all three girls plus our two dogs for a walk to the park. We started off well until Miss Possum let go of Sam (the dog) and he went bolting off down the street. I’m holding one dog and holding the hands of my two year old twins. Miss Possum (four years old) races after Sam and around the corner out of sight while I’m screaming for her to come back to me. I’m pulling the girls forward as fast as possible. We managed to get to the park that day, with all five of them alive and fine but that was a scary moment for mummy!
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Ooooh, I love the Mack sandals. My Mr 3 doesn’t have sandals for summer yet and it’s getting pretty warm some days.
I can’t even imagine what it would be like having to chase two toddlers! I’m not quick enough for one, let alone two!
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Loving the GECCO PREMIUM
Colour: Grey
https://www.bettskids.com.au/catalogue/Girls_Senior_Beach_Bed/GECCO_PREMIUM.aspx
Best bolt moment was in Aldi. My wife told me to hold on to little miss 2.5 but I didn’t want to “oppress” her spirit. Next thing she’s tearing down the ailses pulling jars off squeeling “daddy daddy daddy” as I chase her doing the “running while trying to look like your not running” thing.
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You know what one of the zillion observations I love about twins? The way that they naturally stick together, especially when they are small. Even now, when I ask my girls for a photo, they tend to both come and stick their face (and feet) in each others shot. We’re doubly blessed x
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I love the griffin shoes for my little Roo.. I have plenty of run away stories.. high heels and toddlers do not mix well!! lol
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I think the Lark saddles would be cute on G. They are a great combination of pretty and sensible!
I have plenty of bolting stories to chose from, I feel like I am always chasing after her. The most recent was in our local shopping centre, I had C in the buggy going down the travelator, G made a run for it, but because of all the people in my way and having the buggy I couldn’t catch her. When I finally got to the bottom I ran around shouting out for her but couldn’t see her anywhere. It was terrifying! I eventually found her sitting at a table in the food court as if she was just waiting on a order. Cheeky monkey!
It’s funny that you’re doing a shoe give away today, my post is about shoes too 🙂 x
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What’s wrong with me! my best bolting story is the time G unlocked the changing room door and ran out into Target leaving me with no choice but to follow… in my undies!! (OK, truth me told I had a tee shirt on, but the granny knickers were on full display for all the world to see).
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I love a tootsie shot, such a cute pic!
There are quite a few really cute pairs of shoes on their site.
I like RIVIERA J and RAYNA
I’ve liked there FB page
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Aww super cute pics of the twins 🙂 hehe
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I love these shoes, with 4 kids I am always looking for durable shoes that can be worn for play and dress up. I love the Krystal sandals for my eldest girl. – muddynat@gmail.com
My 3 girls have been pretty good, they haven’t done the Usain Bolt on me very much but my Baby Boy does it every chance he can get, his favourite one is bathtime, I get him undressed and he bolts out the bathroom door giggling so hard he falls over trying to run. It’s frustrating but hilarious at the same time. I definitely take my hat off to you with twin boys!
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I go gaga over cute kiddy shoes 🙂 good luck to the participants!
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Oh bless their cute little tootsies!!
I would get the Congo’s for my son. They will match is baby blue eyes (when we all have brown eyes!)
He’s 17 months and only just starting to stand on his feet, after having no muscle tone in his ankles or hips, we’ve had problems getting him to put weight on his legs. At 10 months old I felt like I was carrying around a 9kilo new born!! Now he is on the move we need to get him into his first pair of shoes!
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I love Betts Kids, we’ve gotten JJ’s last 4 pairs from there. She’d love a pair of the “Candi” ones – she has a serious shoe fetish, and a serious purple fetish, and these are SHOES with PURPLE flowers. OMG she’ll do her best 2 year old swoon.
As for an Usain Bolt – how can I pick just one? She bolts every single day. Freaks me out. Especially driveways. I’ve done a few mad dashes, abandoning the pram for lost, breastfeeding baby bouncing along for the ride…. I can only imagine twins…. (respect!)
xx
Danya
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My youngest is the boltiest of Usain Bolters, and the stand out memory is not a happy one 🙁 She was ok, but my conscience is not. So I won’t go into it, but I just wanted to say that pic of your kids’ little tootsies sticking out is extremely cute. x
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It was just after Miss Ava was born, and I was doing the grocery shopping. I had Ava in the baby bjorn, Bailey in the trolley and a trolley completely full of shopping, so that I had to take Bailey out to fit it in when I paid. He was playing on one of those boat things, and as I went towards him, with my full trolley and baby attached, he took off back into Coles at full speed.I had to park the trolley at the checkout, ask the lady to mind him, then run after him in my thongs, trying not to fall over. He ran to one end of the shop, up the aisle, and right down to the other end as well, and only stopped when some helpful lady stood in his way. The bonus of catching him, was that I got to drag him kicking and screaming, all the way back to the trolley, which then needed to be pushed one handed down a slope. I loosened my grip on him momentarily, he took off again, I let go of the trolley which started to slide away, and by some miracle of go gadget arms, managed to grab his wrist and then catch the trolley before it crashed into a car. Then I had no idea what to do, until some lovely lady offered to push the trolley to the car, and Bailey was so concerned she was stealing our food, it snapped him out of it.
And if that doesn’t win me new shoes, nothing will! 🙂
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Oh, and I would get the Whyndam for Bridie cause she would love them.
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lovely post Grace
i’ve had too many moments (which i am trying hard to forget) when my monkeys have run off
but i can share with the the joy of shoes + boys
my little 3 year old is on his 3rd pair of sneakers in 3 months!
don’t last long with him
xxx
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*sigh* My darn practicality!
Summit. The boys would love them though. REAL school shoes. Why? Because they kill shoes! Quickly… so I’ve never bought them quality stuff. Silly mum.
🙂
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It doesn’t matter how far I run they always catch me. My girls are too fast 🙂 They would love these shoes. Rachel xx
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I love the “Layla” I think my daughter Layla will be impressed by them.
salzdummyspit@gmail.com I have liked both the facebook pages already 😀
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I can’t win, but I love hearing your Twinkie stories:)
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PERSIA J my little girl is in love with them wonder where her love affair with shoes comes from?
I love the Mack sandles!
My four year old did a runner on the weekend, through Bunnings! I’ve never seen him run so fast. It was like he was possessed. He got lost, & had the scare of his life. I don’t think he will be doing it again anytime soon.
Prue
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I would love to get a pair of beautiful girly shoes for my 2.5 yo Delilah – most of her “good” shoes are hand me downs from her sister so to get her a pair of the beautifully coral Danique shoes would set her up nicely!
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I have two little men who have practised for the “Olympics” for the past few months now. Not a ‘sporty’ bone in their bodies, but bless them, they’re out there giving it a go.
I’m loving the Black Respond – they’d be great for school. And I think that the “Griffin” is adorable.
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My daughter has fallen in love with the “Whisper J” shoes in fuschia. They have a little wedge heel, and she’s been busting to get a pair of grown up looking shoes!
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You and Tricia (Critters and Crayons) have the best give-aways that I can’t participate in because I live in Hell! Oh well, now I know how Hades feels. Ha, ha. Cute shoes – love pudgy feet.
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Love love those pudgy feet! Patience is one of my constant prayer now. And too bad I can’t join. Maybe next year or the year after next we decide to migrate to Australia, I’ll be your regular contestant then.
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Hi there, Delilah pink size 5.5. would be wonderful please 🙂
I’ve liked both page on my personal Facebook profile, if picked I will divulge in private so you can check, if that’s ok 😉
Cheers, Pam
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This post has come at the perfect time as Mia will be walking soon, and once she’s gotten a bit of practice in and steadied up I’ll be looking to get her some shoes. I absolutely love the Candi sandals, they are gorgeous and going on my wishlist! I may have to getsome for her for Christmas I think. https://www.bettskids.com.au/catalogue/Girls_Baby/CANDI_3.aspx
Am now a fan of Betts Kids on facebook and my email address is kylie(@)kyliepurtell(dot)com
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Opps I put the comment on the wrong post!
I like the Boys casual Galaxy canvas shoe. So incredibly cute! We have a rule, no shoes, no deck play. We have had some whopped splinters from our deck. But often shoes are hard to find. I hate school mornings!
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Oh yay! Everyone loves new shoes, even little kiddies. Great comp… do betts kids come in size (mens) 11? Not sure Mr 21 would be so pleased about a pair of sandals though 😉
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It feels like I’m running a marathon keeping up with little growing feet, a pair of Tobago” sandals might let me skip training for a month or so… boys and there growth spurts… Arghhhhhh!!!!!
https://www.bettskids.com.au/catalogue/Girls_Junior_Fashion_Dress/NECTAR_1.aspx
these are simple but very pretty and being a neutral colour would go with anything so they would get LOTS of wear 🙂
4 year old is obsessed with shoes,
pink, red, white and blue.
Betts Latina sandal looks great,
support, comfort for that play date.
CROSS STEP junior
My Little Princess would love to share,
Pretty “PHOEBE” is her desired pair!
Only last week did we walked into our local store,
INSTANT comfort when she wore!
A seamless fit I must say,
Financially unable to purchase on that day!
I asked my daughter why what she loved most?
“Mummy, my feet didn’t get bumps on my feet!” was her response and I’m glad I could share on this POST!
“Blisters” is what my four year old was trying to express,
AND to know comfort at such a young age does impress!
These seamless sandals would bring joy to her life each day,
Feeling free to run, skip and play!!!!
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Swing-de because our Hannah would love to have the same shoes as her friends
Hi, my son would love the GNARLY shoe as he is pretty Gnarly!
My daughter loves the Betts Royal Sandle style shoe I think these would be great for summer.
I love the Layla. Well, most importantly, I know my daughter would love the Layla. Not only are they sandals, but they are pink too – her favourite colour. I can imagine her running about everywhere in summer wearing these. Now, to choose a pair for her twin sister….
I like the Betts Kids Facebook page
And I also like the With Some Grace Facebook page
CARNATION. These are gorgeous. We actually own them already in 3 different sizes because my daughter loves them so much 🙂
the senior mandy shoe and the royce shoe are the ones that my 12 yr old loves even if we dont win i will wait and see ill be buys one thank you. liked and shared both stores
The Mack sandals are so cute!
WINNONA J – My daughter love these …
Layla – i cant go past Fushia airflex’s – they’re so comfy for these active kids.
opps my email hopeso@hotmail.com.au
ONESTAR DX SENIOR will look really trendy for my eight year old. He is always asking me to buy him a cool pair of shoes, and I think I have found them. Thanks
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PERSIA J, Colour: Pale Pink to go with all the pink clothes in her wardrobe 🙂
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How good is it to be looking at Summer shoes. I love the TOBAGO J shoes.
Love the ‘Layla’ in Fuchsia,
Such a pretty, girly style of shoe,
For my Princess Isabella,
Only pretty, girly and Betts will do!
Whoops! I forgot to add my email-
trulore@dcsi.net.au
GABBI in Fuchsia, my Miss would love these ♥
I would choose the Mekong sandal for my middle boy Deakin. He starts kindy next year and these sandals look perfect for him to wear to school. I have three young boys and the youngest two always wear hand-me-downs, so it would be nice to treat him to a new pair of shoes for the start of a new chapter in his life. Thanks for the chance 🙂
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The LARK are pretty and practical
I would love MACK for my son!!
I like Betts Kids on FB.
I liked With Some Grace on FB.
Skechers Skipz – prancing petal. Not that I’m trying to be be cool through my kids or anything, noooo, would never do that. Next I’ll have to find someone to teach them cartwheels, something else I could never manage.
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DELILAH in classic white. Pretty, summery and goes with everything! Will be an essential pair of sandals for my little toddler this season! lovingjunk@Hotmail.com
The “Flame” Frontrunners would be ideal for my very very active child
I would love a pair of the ‘KYLIE’ sandles for my little Moo. Just yesterday she done the Bolt down the beach, straight into the water. So scary, luckily Daddy was there to grab her. I’m a liker of both Facebook pages 🙂
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Mack sandals, so practical yet so cute. Love kidlets shoes.
My little girl is starting prep next year
I’ll be saying goodbye with a tear
But she’ll be skipping happily through the gate
And the Raina school shoes would look great
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I love the Rachael sandals, my daughter would loves this very pretty pair for summer.
So many to choose from, but my little hobbit would love the Frodo sandal!
My girl would love the KASHI in Fuchsia to match her likes and her clothes.. practical and would get a lot of wear.!
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My nearly 2 year old is so independent these days that he has to put on his own shoes! So with the Converse one star cross step, I think he would be able to do it!
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The Griffin casual boys sneakers are gorgeous, my little man would love those! djchilds@hotmail.com
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RANI for my daughter…ever the fashionista.
Gallaxy for my son – a trendy little mister.
And for my bubba twins…ARTY would do just fine.
All 4 can be buggers, but they’re lovingly all mine!
My daughter would love the Senior Girls Renee in Purple. Functional, Comfortable and most importantly in her eyes, pretty!
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I would love the Griffins for my little man, they’re so cute!!
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