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Since school in Chicago and the ‘burbs doesn’t begin until the Tuesday after Labor Day, we have been sure to enjoy every delicious ounce of summer. If you follow me on Instagram, you will see near daily splashpad and pool activities with my boys, treks into Chicago for city adventures and festivals, and even the rare “ice scream” treat. Usually sugar causes them to magically turn into wild hyenas, but with Back to School right around the corner, I was overcome with an acute sense of time fast forwarding on life and me not being ready for my two older boys to leave my side (my firstborn, Roman, will be attending school for the second year, and this is the first time for Rhys!). Suffice to say, I’m feeling nostalgia for the fading days of summer and nostalgia for wanting to keep them babies for longer, yet also dying to see what amazing little men they will become. Ice cream cures everything, right?
As every parent knows, there is a bit of ritual involved with Back to School – shopping for school supplies, inventing interesting boxed lunches and snacks, and of course, acquiring some spiffy, new clothes and shoes. When I was younger, my mom used to buy me and my brothers shoes from Payless ShoeSource before the start of each school year. And now that I’m a mom, I do the same thing. With Payless I love that I don’t have to sacrifice style and quality for price, and also that there is endless variety to choose from. When Payless reached out to me to try their new line of retro kicks, KangaROOS, I was thrilled to tap into that vintage childhood style for me and my boys. My hubby was stoked over these shoes because he used to wear them back in the day. As he informs me, “Walter Payton wore them and it exploded in popularity after that!” I don’t remember that at all (I’ll take my sports-obsessed hubby’s word for it), but I do love the retro look and the boys are just obsessed with the KangaROOS Pocketpass Jogger, which are so lightweight and comfy (especially important for children’s play!). But their #1 reason for not wanting to take off their new ROOS? It’s all because of the mini side pocket – perfect for storing tiny treasures! Roman and Rhys have taken to tucking away lucky pennies they find on our walks. Once I even found a dried up bug in there. #boyswillbeboys 🙁
I think I will start a new tradition this year and tuck in a little love note in each of my boys’ KangaROOS sneakers before sending them off to school. It’ll be my way of keeping them little and reminding them that Momma is always here in spirit.
Tell me, what would you put inside yours? Use the hashtag #whatsinsideyours to continue the conversation online.
*created in partnership with Payless ShoeSource.
Love these cute little kid sneakers!! and your pink ones are adorable!
Maggie
http://www.polishedclosets.com
I love these photos, back to school shoes are so important and these are adorable!
xxS
These pictures are SO ADORABLE!! You have the sweetest family!! You look incredible per usual babe!! xo
Looooove the idea of sticking little love notes in the shoes’ pockets!! ❤️
LOVE LOVE LOVE the mini side pocket feature. How cute. Perfect for little kids, I think I will tuck in little drawings of hearts and trains for my older son – he’s obsessed with those and would love to discover a little note every day at school!
I love those pink sneakers you have on! I think I’ll find myself a pair. And the love note…I can’t wait for Tyler to get older to do that!
Such a cute post! Loving those little sneakers!
xo,
Laura
http://www.styledadventures.com
This is such a cute post. The whole fam has new shoes, how amazing! You have the cutest fan xx Adaleta Avdic
What an adorable post! I love these sneakers and adore the color of yours! Such a fun post Xoxo Mindy
These pictures are adorable! what a cute family!
xx Lexi, Glitter, Inc.
These are adorable! I’ve never tried kangaroos. Love Payless. Perfect for back to school deals!
I have these too for me and my daughter! I kind of wish I got the maroon ones like you (I have the mint)! Aren’t they super cute?!! Love your entire outfit and your boys are totally adorable. xo
Per usual you always have the BEST stuff Melissa. Those shoes are so dang cute on your kids! Love them.
xoxo
Krista
http://www.hundredblog.com
How fun are these photos! Your littles look like you!
Greta | http://www.gretahollar.com
What an adorable idea! I wish my shoes had a little pocket. I love the idea of a little note for your boys to read. That’s too cute! And most importantly, you’re right…ice cream fixes everything!
Your kids are soooo cute! What adorable photos!
Xo, Brianne
http://www.scrubsandsparkles.com
Your boys are too adorable, I bet your life is wild, wild all the time being a momma to 3 boys! Thanks for sharing!
xoxo,
Bailey
Here’s The Skinny
Love all of your twinning Kangaroo shoes!
Girl not only are you the cutest mama, but your kiddos are so so precious!
Your boys are too cute!! Love those kicks!
xox E
http://thestylehuntblog.com
These photos are stunning! You all look so happy and I need your sneakers!
Your sons are so adorable! I love your outfit and all of the cute tennis shoes. 🙂
xo Brie
http://www.sophistifunkblog.com
They are so cute in their shoes! And I love the color of yours!
-Morgan
How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com
I’m an Illinois girl too, lady! And your sneakers are super cute! I love how you styled them!
~Hillary
http://www.styleinasmalltown.com
Eek what a cute family in the coolest of shoes!
Dede Raad
http://www.dressupbuttercup.com
Love all the color options and the kids look adorbs!
Your family is gorgeous, and I love those shoes!
xo
Lee Anne
Your family is so darling! And the shoes are perfect for busy little feet.
XO,
Anna
http://www.blushingrosestyle.com
Your kids are seriously SO adorable!!
Xo – Steph
http://www.urbanblonde.com/2016/08/30/lilly-pulitzer-bright-fringe-shorts/
Aww! Your boys are SO CUTE! Love the sneaks!
xo Steph
A Sparkle Factor
Those shoes are to cute and your kiddos are adorable!
You have the cutest family ever!! Love those cute shoes!
xx Leah / http://www.eatpraywearlove.com
You all look adorable in your matching shoes!
Sarah || http://www.stylishsassyandclassy.com/
Such a cute fam and shoot!
Okay, how precious is this whole shoot?! I’m dying!! Love it!
You’re RADIATING, and I love the contrast between your pink Kangaroos and your boys’ blue!
Coming Up Roses
You & your kiddos are the cutest! You all look fab with these new kicks for a new school year!
Lawren
http://www.saltwaterandstilettos.com
These are too cute!! And I love the colors 🙂
http://www.maggiealamode.com
Love these shoes and the idea of the little note! So cute!
Karen
http://LadyinViolet.com
Y’alls shoes are so adorable! Shopping for back to school clothes was definitely my favorite growing up!
– Jessica
Miss Moore Style
This is such a fun post. The kids are adorable and those shoes look so comfortable
BNBstyling.com
You kids are SO cute! Just love all of there little sneakers! xoxo
Oh my goodness- your little ones are adorable!
xo,
Emily
http://www.lifewithemilyblog.com
You guys are so cute! I am loving those shoes, I need to get my boys some!
xo Rachel – To Hell in a Handbag
Your whole family looks amazing in the Kangaroos! Payless has seriously stepped it up this season!
xo, Alicia | Alicia Tenise
So cute!
xoxo.
L
livingincolorblog.com
Your family is so cute! Love these shoes!
-Katherine
Engineering In Style
Your boys are SO cute. Those shoes are great!!!
XO Amanda | http://www.glitterandspice.com