No matter how hard I try, I really just don't get the "and that is why you only have one child" comment. I might wake up this morning and get it, but for now? Nope. Or maybe it is the whole shoe thing I don't get? shaking my head here...
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[BusyDad] I think it's immediately apparent to men. My bad. Breakin it down mathematically (I know I emailed you, but for the benefit of my other readers, here it is). Not trying on shoes = not making wife happy = no activities that result in additional kids.

I've learned not to argue with the wife. I cave just to end the nagging. My brain can't handle it.
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[BusyDad] I wish I was a faster learner!

*snort*
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[BusyDad] love and marriage, love and marriage...

Bwahaha you gotta give her some credit for that one.

I hope you learned from this.
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[BusyDad] It's really hard to teach an old dog new tricks...

UMM...because she really has 2 children??? You being one of them??? Just a guess....

This is exactly why I don't take my hubby shopping. He just complicates things when I try to buy him stuff.
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[BusyDad] I'd probably look a lot better if she did all my shopping, but I am stubborn!

I don't get it either. *blond moment*
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[BusyDad] Haha it's ok. I way overestimated women's ability to grasp it. But again, I guarantee EVERY man will get it. See my response to Kori J's comment for the simple explanation.

Ah ah! You approached it the wrong way! What you do is patiently try them on, then go find a pair of girl shoes that she will never wear in a million years and repeat the process in reverse. I only had to have it done once to never try again :p.
And ya know, I think the kid crack was because it's (maybe?) a little easier to get the Fury to do what she wants?
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[BusyDad] Good one. Too bad she reads this and will now be prepared for it! And the kid crack? See my explanation to Kori J.

I totally have sex with my husband depending on which shoes he's wearing, too.
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[BusyDad] Proof again that men are stubborn. And sometimes dumb.

Um, I got it.

She doesn't feel that you listen or respect her. Which isn't really about the shoes, but they happened to be the immediate topic providing proof of said (supposed) lack of respect.

Wife not feeling respected = no sex = no more babies

Stop being so damn stubborn, try on the damn shoes even if you don't like them, humor her and make her feel that you respect her opinion. Green eggs and Ham, BD, you might actually like them. Plus:

Wife feeling respected = HOT SEX = chance for more babies, or not, but at least you get the HOT SEX, right?!
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[BusyDad] Um... mom, don't read this. I have no idea what this woman is talking about! (Oh, and they were Cole Haan driving shoes. I CANNOT wear driving shoes. They just scream "I get pedicures too")

It's funny how much us women really DO run the show... ha ha ha. My husband doesn't tend to listen to me either. Poor guy. hahaha.
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[BusyDad] Stay strong, Brittany's husband, stay strong. United front.

Dude, what the F$#& is wrong with you? The woman says to put shoes on, you PUT THE SHOES ON. Do you not think we know shoes? Do you not realize that these things are embedded in our DNA strands?

For future reference, if your wife ever tells you to anything involving the removal of ANY item of clothing, even in the most obscure sort of way, you JUMP ON THAT SHIT. And then you take out the trash.
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[BusyDad] Damn... that compels me to take out YOUR trash too while I'm at it.

And you thought women's fascination with shoes stopped with their own? We're not like men. We don't pick just the obvious body parts!
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[BusyDad] That is a really good way to say "we trust absolutely no decisions to you."

Man, I would have bought at least ten pairs of those shoes. By the way, what color where they?
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[BusyDad] No no no no. Stay with me buddy.

Well, I got it long before the explanation was read.........

Of course, I probably got it cuz it'd be something I'd say.

and please, don't make it too complicated. respect blah blah blah. tis much simipler than all that!

you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours. figuratively speaking........ ;-)
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[BusyDad] Even simpler? Happy wife, happy life.

Dude, she owned you. Or powned even.

I don't have a teen handy to correct me.

And even though I would have totally slapped you upside the head cause shoe shopping is like THE BEST THING IN THE WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD, I would have forgiven you.

Only cause I just noticed that I am on your blogroll! AWESOME!
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[BusyDad] You are the shoe Yoda Kelley. My wife and you would rule the universe if it were measured by that.

Shoes, socks, ties...whatev, you guys do what you want then come to us 9 years later all 'I am chubby, I need to lose weight, what do you do to stay so hot...' and we fall right back in. The kid thing-brilliant. just brilliant.
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[BusyDad] She has her moments. Too bad most of them are at my expense!

I've had that moment before with my husband. Now I just buy the shoe I like in his size, take them home and say "here are your new shoes...LOVE THEM!"

I'm liking Mr. Lady's advice!
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[BusyDad] Man... that is tyrannical!

I know alot of the commenters thinks it's funny or don't get it, but dude! That was harsh.
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[BusyDad] Dad solidarity. Much love.

Wow, shoes lead to babies huh? I am picky as anything when it comes to picking a pair of shoes I wear. I only have 3 types I wear so when I need new ones in that category, I am picky as well. Maybe you should try reverse psychology. Pick 3 pairs you like and let her pick from those.
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[BusyDad] In theory it makes sense. In practice, it's she picks three because the ones I like are "uh... no." Sadly, the only shoe we both ever liked are now discontinued. Cole Haan Air Dereks. Cole Haan, you guys are cold bastards.

I got it busy! btw buying the hubby CROCS for his birthday in two weeks! Don't even try to STOP ME! Mwa ha ha ha ha!
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[BusyDad] NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
(that was on his behalf)

"Ah ha" says the newly-engaged meteorologist "So that's the trick"
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[BusyDad] Don't worry, I think it's genetically pre-wired to manifest itself after "I do"

Dude... Cole Haan driving shoes? Please tell me you were planning on wearing those with no socks, khaki shorts, and a polo shirt tucked in. =P

I would have done the same thing... goofy shoes would be a boner killer anyway so it wouldn't make much of a difference. ;)
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[BusyDad] Thank You B! My thoughts exactly. Besides sandals, there is nothing more unmanly than driving shoes.

I totally missed the 'try on shoes' bit, and I assumed she was trying to get you into a nifty new pair of Y-fronts...
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[BusyDad] Well those are just drop dead sexay. I'd be stupid to argue those.

How can I possibly follow that comment? Next..
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[BusyDad] Leave it to Xbox to outshine even the post itself.

When your wife tells you to try on shoes, TRY ON THE DAMN SHOES! Sheesh, you men and your need to think for yourselves.
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[BusyDad] Life would be so much easier if I just looked forward to the door knocking, like my dogs.

What were you doing shopping for shoes with my wife?
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[BusyDad] I'm like a duckling. I just follow any female form saying "try these on" at the mall. Most of the time, I'm right.

I'm. on. the. floor. Go, d'wife!
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[BusyDad] Where I often sleep after an exchange like that.

And here I thought my lovely British hubby was the only one who was a pain to go shopping with. He'll be very pleased to know that it's not just a "British" thing, but rather a "male" thing!
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[BusyDad] Yeah,genetic, AND universal.

Harsh! What did the shoes look like?
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[BusyDad] Driving sole. 'nuff said.

You should have tried them on; you don't know what you may have missed. Oh wait...yes you do!☺
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[BusyDad] Haha that's one way to put it.

I agree with VegasDad - always good just to give in. For me the MRS is an attorney so I am just screwed.
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[BusyDad] Dang. You'd end up trying on 3 pairs. The two additional for punitive damages.

Dude. Try on the shoes.
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[BusyDad] I'm going to throw a tantrum.

women...
lol!!!
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[BusyDad] Sometimes that's all I can do.

Ummm...... I'm thinking you better buy the shoes your wife likes! LOL!
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[BusyDad] I could buy them. But then I'd have to wear them. That's the catch.

Humor her, so she will humor you. I wish that is all it took around here!
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[BusyDad] Ain't that the truth brother!

For the record, they weren't driving shoes. They were sneakers with the driving sole. Basically he ended up buying the same sneakers but with a different sole - go figure!
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[d Hubby] It wasn't the same shoe! And a driving sole makes it a driving shoe for all intents and purposes.

Your wife rocks.
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[BusyDad] Yes she does. But NOT for picking shoes I don't like. Let's make that distinction right now.

Learn your lesson yet? Or are you enjoying life with no benefits?!
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[BusyDad] I still have only one kid :|

I totally got the brilliant line from d'Wife, hilarious! I probably have siblings because my dad usually shops for shoes and clothing by himself. Now what the heck are driving shoes??? I basically only wear running shoes, jeans, and a tee so am not the most fashion savvy individual, lol.
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[BusyDad] Driving shoes are yet another way the upper crusty invent reasons to buy more shoes. They supposedly make it more comfortable to drive. Barefoot is comfortable.

Oh, for heaven's sake. Just listen to your wife on fashion questions. Not ONLY will you get laid, you'll look so much handsomer....
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[BusyDad] It SOUNDS so easy doesn't it?

Haha! At least you get a choice! I come home and have a new pair of shoes to try on. Like them or not...tags already ripped off so I can't take them back. :D
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[BusyDad] Oh my! That is sinister! hahahahahaha

My wife doesn't even ask me any more - she just brings home shoes and says, "Wear them." ;-) She's also a DM of a shoe company though, so I just go with the flow and say thanks. My closet is full of brand new shoes (never worn).
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[BusyDad] You should do a blog giveaway! haha

Yup, I needed help with the explanation too. Oh well!
Here's your award for the day!
http://herlings.blogspot.com/2008/08/mi-blog-es-brillante.html
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[BusyDad] Haha thanks for playing and thanks for the AWARD :D

Hey there, where ya been. Hope all is well. Can't direct email you for some reason but wanted help with an experiment. I am at 800 on my ticker for weasels and want to see if I can break 1000 today for my biggest traffic day ever by getting weasels to spread viral over the internet. Could you click and send the link to all who you think would read/click. I'd love to see what this does for readership.
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[BusyDad] Hey there - I been everywhere but here, unfortunately!!

Annnnd...SNAP!

I think I love your wife.
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[BusyDad] Dang it, she's gaining allies. Foiled again!

hey. So angie goff .. (the one buying her hubby crocs .. which BTW .. TOTALLY COMFORTABLE!) ... went to High School with her. Played JV Basketball with her .. dude .. small world! crazy...

and yeah. i can't believe you even bothered. you know you're gonna lose. we all know you're gonna lose. hahahah
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[BusyDad] That is the most random thing EVER. Small world indeed. She remembers you too. Nuts.

I feel completely backward here. Hubs would try to get me to try on shoes, clothes... whatever. And I would tell him I don't like it. He'd buy it anyway and it would hang in the closet until I could sneak it out to Goodwill. I don't think I have EVER bought Hubs anything to wear... other than a t-shirt from a TKD tournament, without him asking for it specifically.
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[BusyDad] Weird, really? I NEVER buy d Wife clothes. I have no idea what looks good. Hell, I can't even get her Starbucks order right half the time.

Oh, I so hate commenting on anything b/w you and dWife...but...

I don't really get the "humor me" thing. You say you won't wear them? Then don't bother trying them on. Simple logic. Why waste money on something you're not going to wear?

My kids will see something they think is a great shirt (or shoes or whatever) and say, "Mom! Look at this!" Then I'll say, "Yeah, it's cool, but are you really going to wear it?" They say, "No, I actually don't think I'd ever wear it."

Boom. Right back on the rack. If somebody (anybody) in this house thinks they won't actually wear it, I am not going to buy it.

So....I think you both benefit from the time saved in not trying on the shoes (and can use that precious time for much more interesting endeavors which you both would enjoy!). ;-)

Whew. How's that?
:-D
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[BusyDad] That was like management consultant caliber, SoapyB. Time saved re-distributed toward core competency activities. I like that!

Oh, and BTW, my hubster would never own a pair of Cole Haan driving shoes...and he has fantastic taste in shoes. Just sayin'...
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[BusyDad] Yeah, d wife is ultra into preppy stuff, of which these fall into. I can't do preppy...

score for dwife.
ha
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[BusyDad] hmph