A Peek Inside the Mind of an Overthinker

The zipper grinds

as I open

his daycare bag.

Pack exactly

three changes of clothes,

as requested.

Hat’s in,

water bottle too.

Now the shoes…

What to do about the shoes?

The size 4s seem a little snug.

I’ve got the size 5s ready to go,

are they too big?

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I try to slip the 4s on,

and I’m really struggling.

But this happens to me every time

we buy shoes.

I can’t get one size on,

so, I go the next size up,

and then they’re falling off.

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I put the 5s on.

I hear the distinct ripping sound

of the Velcro as I tighten them.

I let him take a few steps.

They’re not falling off,

but does his walk seem

a little different?

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What should I do?

If the shoes aren’t right,

he’ll be uncomfortable.

It might ruin his day.

All he wants

is to run and play.

If I pack both pairs of shoes…

will they understand?

or will they think I’ve

gone completely mad?

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I think I’ll just pack the 5s.

He always comes home with

shoes full of sand anyway.

The sand might help

keep the shoes on…