Tate unlocked my cage last weekend and let me out long enough to do a little shopping.
“One hour, woman! That’s all. You need to return to cook us dinner and bathe my feet with your hair.”
So I rushed out into the wonderful world of the outdoor mall. This was one of those shopping excursions that I really could have used a money tree or a sugar daddy. Everything was ON SALE! and IN MY SIZE! and CUTE!
I neeeeeeeded a new outfit to wear to the conference in Nashville this coming weekend. Not a thing in my closet would do. (Those jeans are so totally [not] a size 4.)
Another purchase I made was underwear, not to be confused with panties. I simply do not have the ass or the patience for panties.
I really DID DESPERATELY NEED new underwear. The state of my sorry underwear drawer is actually the subject of a post I’ve had in draft for OVER A YEAR. Even though the post has been in draft for a year, my underwear has actually needed replacing since I graduated from college in 1999.
Seven pairs for the price of six! A pair for every day of the week! And yes they’re packaged underwear and not the fancy schmancy kind from Victoria’s Secret (read: Not on sale or *cough* in my gargantuan size *cough*).
Not everything I bought was for me. I did buy the kids new shoes.
Vans! Because Carson is such a skater dude.
I think all little girls need sparkly pink shoes. In fact, even big girls with spare tires around their middle sections (me!) and cellulite (me!) would like their own pair if only they came in bigger sizes.
Oh and one last purchase…a new house. No, a new HOME. It comes complete with a RAD kitchen where my mad baking skillz are sure to shine! Luckily, no floral patterns here!
See, my realtor wasn’t all bad.
Beach Mama
October 14, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Wow! what a kitchen! so many cabinets for fun stuff! congrats!!!
i am also in dire need of some new underwear.
i graduated college in 99 too.
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Issa
Twitter: Issascrazyworld
October 14, 2008 at 12:13 pm
oooooHHHH what a pretty kitchen. I’m glad you guys found a house.
Love the little shoes. My son has baby DC’s which he won’t be able to wear for a year or so, but who cares. They were on sale and so dang cute.
Hillary - The Queen I Am Not
October 14, 2008 at 12:25 pm
I envy your kitchen storage! And I like your new underwear. Very fun!
amy
Twitter: amy2boys
October 14, 2008 at 12:50 pm
WOW! Everything looks awesome!!
How’d you manage to go shopping during the economic meltdown? My husband would crap his pants if I’d suggested shopping last weekend, while he studied Bloomberg and calculated our net losses. (ugh)
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Jennifer
Twitter: playgroupie
October 14, 2008 at 1:02 pm
@Amy It was easy to manage going shopping. I just moved (after only 7 months) against my will. My husband OWES me.
Mz. Nesbit
October 14, 2008 at 1:03 pm
You are one funny mofo. I like your style in underwear, I’m wearing the same kind right now!
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Slacker Mama
October 14, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Congrats on the house! I’m glad you’ll be settled by Christmas, at the very least.
And, lucky you for going underware shopping by yourself! I just purchased new 7-for-the-price-of-six underware…though I had both my girls in tow at Target.
My 4-yo was yelling, “What size, mama? Are you a 6? Are you a 7? I can’t see what size you are!”
Good times.
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Rosie
October 14, 2008 at 1:17 pm
OH yeah. I’m diggin’ the new culinary digs! Congratulations and I hope having a home to call your own helps you settle in to life in TN
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NGS
October 14, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Yay for pink sparkly shoes!!
Oh, and that house is pretty nice, too!
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:: Plain Jane Mom Blog
October 14, 2008 at 2:11 pm
[...] crap, that's some fast shopping! Congratulations [...]
magpie
October 14, 2008 at 2:13 pm
You bought a house in an hour? You get a prize.
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Devilish Southern Belle
October 14, 2008 at 2:23 pm
I am so freakin’ jealous, especially of your new home! Have fun in Nashville!
Trenches of Mommyhood
Twitter: sarahviz
October 14, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Drooling. Kitchen envy.
Marti
October 14, 2008 at 2:44 pm
I LOVE that kitchen! LOVE IT!!!! And that green and white top are super cute!
MommyNamedApril
Twitter: mommynamedapril
October 14, 2008 at 3:27 pm
wow, that kitchen is spectacular!
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Lori
October 14, 2008 at 4:12 pm
I love it all. Congrats on the house!
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Kat
October 14, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Yay for new clothes and new unders! But WOW! That kitchen is amazing! Gimme dat!
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Amy
Twitter: stellaandthomas
October 14, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Great purchases…esp the home:-) My daughter Stella has the same sneakers…so cute!
Pat
October 14, 2008 at 7:59 pm
Wow congrats on your home purchase- very sweet looking kitchen to unleash those skills in! I think it may just be bigger than my entire place. lol
pgoodness
Twitter: pgoodness
October 14, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Now THAT is some retail therapy! Congrats on the house!!
Heather~Domestic Extraordinaire
Twitter: DExtraordinaire
October 14, 2008 at 10:20 pm
LOVE the new kitchen.
Are we going to see pics of you in your new duds at the Blissfully Dom. Conference? Love the shirt.
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Maggie
October 14, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Your new outfit is SO CUTE! I am jealous…I want a cute new outfit, although I don’t have anywhere to wear it, so I guess I will live vicariously through you instead.
And a HUGE CONGRATS on the new home — what a gorgeous kitchen!
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mpotter
October 14, 2008 at 11:18 pm
now THAT’S a kitchen!
congrats on finding a house. be sure to have a toast in that fab kitchen to y’all sticking around this time. i’m rootin’ for that.
oh, and cute shoes!!
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Nicole
October 15, 2008 at 6:55 am
You bought all that in one hour? You’re good…
designhermomma
Twitter: designhermomma
October 15, 2008 at 7:56 am
that kitchen is beautiful! The DesignHER gives you two thumbs up for sure.
Deb
October 15, 2008 at 8:18 am
Congrats on the new house, and the new underwear. My underwear right now should be classified as Section 8 housing. Really.
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Angie@ Keep Believing
October 15, 2008 at 9:01 am
I have that exact same countertop and I love it. It hides everything.
KEEP BELIEVING
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Cori
October 15, 2008 at 10:00 am
WHERE did you get that shirt? I love it! And the kitchen is to die for!
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Megryansmom
October 15, 2008 at 10:02 am
Those are my ABSOLUTE favorite underwear! Sensible, no wedgies and disposable when need be. At that price no regrets.
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Mandy
October 15, 2008 at 10:06 am
Yay, Jennifer!!! So sorry I have been so absent in the blogoshpere lately. I’m so happy to see that you found such a wonderful house under such NOT wonderful circumstances! I’m sure going to miss you. I have to say that I feel cheated out of getting to have you as a friend here in Hoosier territory.
Hope you enjoy your new life in Tennessee just as much if not more, though.
Take care, dear!
Great house, sweet shoes, and rocking undies.
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Shamelessly Sassy
October 15, 2008 at 4:53 pm
I’m not gonna lie. That’s my favorite kind of underwear. They are so comfortable!
Rachel
October 15, 2008 at 4:58 pm
I was all excited for you about the new clothes and adorable underwear and then I see the kitchen. I am so excited for you Jennifer! That’s awesome.
That kitchen is gorgeous!
Anglophile Football Fanatic
October 15, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Way to score! And, obviously, the realtor wasn’t a total boob. (But hardwoods again? Are you nervous??)
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Shauna
October 15, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Congratulations! (and I’m so sorry you had to move again, but am glad you like this house more!!)
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Mommie Blogs
October 15, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Way too support our majorly in trouble retail market! love the jeans and LOVE THAT KITCHEN!
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iMommy
October 17, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Beautiful kitchen! And cute shoes, too!
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Jamie
October 17, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Congrats on the house!!! Love, love that kitchen.
Can’t wait to meet you in person tomorrow. My ass will be in jeans (not size 4 either) tomorrow, too.
jenica
October 24, 2008 at 7:22 pm
you’ve got mad shopping skills lady. a new house in ONE HOUR? will you find me one?
xoxo