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.
Mama Ginger Tree
October 14, 2008 at 12:38 am
Congrats!!! Nothing like shopping to lift your spirits. I have some serious kitchen envy. I just wrote a post about how much I hate my kitchen.
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Texan Mama
October 14, 2008 at 12:44 am
Oh Wow! Wow wow wubzy! That kitchen is awesome. Congrats on the next 2 years, until you have to move again.
Ha ha. I’m allowed to joke like that because I can relate to moving every few years.
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Krista
October 14, 2008 at 12:54 am
Yeah, a little kitchen envy here… but congrats on getting a house!!!
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dysfunctional mom
October 14, 2008 at 1:06 am
My favorites of your purchases are the Vans and the HOUSE!! Congrats.
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Miss
October 14, 2008 at 1:16 am
Oooh I love that shirt. And YAYAYAY for the new house!! What a beautiful kitchen!
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shannon
October 14, 2008 at 2:24 am
Ohhhh I have kitchen envy! The kitchen in my gov’t issue house is tiny and ugly and the washer and dryer are IN the kitchen. Ick!
Congratulations!
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SJSFalter
October 14, 2008 at 2:53 am
That kitchen is gorgeous. I cant wait to see the rest of the house. Congrats! Even better, no more hideous floral print. Hip hip hooray.
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paula
October 14, 2008 at 4:52 am
fantastic kitchen!
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Maggie
October 14, 2008 at 6:26 am
Awesome kitchen!!! Congrats on the new home!
Shanna
October 14, 2008 at 6:35 am
That is fantastic. So happy for you and all of your shopping rewards.
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Jennifer
October 14, 2008 at 6:40 am
@Texan Mama, I’d be shocked if we even lasted 2 years!
Trishy
October 14, 2008 at 6:42 am
HIP HIP HOORAY!!! SO psyched for all your new purchases and CONGRATS on the new home
LOVE LOVE LOVE the kitchen!
Shelly
October 14, 2008 at 6:43 am
Love that shirt!
Your new home looks amazing! I hope you love it as much as you loved your IN house. More pictures and details please. How soon can you move in?
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Jennifer
October 14, 2008 at 6:47 am
@Shelly I think I’ll like this house even more than our Indiana house, and I didn’t think that was possible. It has a beautiful wooded yard and the details inside are unbelievable. I have more pictures posted on my Flickr account…you can see them if we’re friends. I have them private since one of the pictures is of the front of the house.
And we move in at the beginning of December. At least we’ll be mostly settled by Christmas.
Vic
October 14, 2008 at 6:51 am
I’m moving into your kitchen, yeah, ok? See you there!
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LuckyMe
October 14, 2008 at 6:53 am
Cute everything! Please share more house pictures when you move in.
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kj @ Where my boys at?
October 14, 2008 at 6:55 am
You make Hanes Her Way underwear look cool.
::running out to buy some::
So glad you found your new TN Home.
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ptoall
October 14, 2008 at 7:13 am
I love the pink shoes! So cute. And the kitchen is fabulous.
Jen L.
October 14, 2008 at 7:33 am
Whoa! You were holding out on us! Congrats on your new home. Beautiful kitchen! I covet your island…
Those are very cute undies. I also must overhaul my underwear drawer soon. It currently contains several pairs of stretched-out maternity panties (which I still wear daily) and a couple of pairs I picked up at Walmart that kind of twist around whenever I wear them with jeans.
misfithausfrau
October 14, 2008 at 7:35 am
Congrats on the house. That kitchen looks great!
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Mom24@4evermom
October 14, 2008 at 7:37 am
Wow! You people sure move fast! Congratulations. That kitchen is awesome. Love the outfit too.
Kara
October 14, 2008 at 7:40 am
sweet kitchen! What a weekend.
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Ashlie- Mommycosm
October 14, 2008 at 8:07 am
So completely jealous…I’m in need of some serious retail therapy.
LOVE your new kitchen. Looks even nicer than the old one. Congrats!
Beth
October 14, 2008 at 8:11 am
So glad I’m not the only one with underwear woes. I’m still wearing maternity underwear….my favorite….and it came in a package, too!
Sandy
October 14, 2008 at 8:25 am
Those pink shoes are too cute!!!
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Gina
October 14, 2008 at 8:29 am
The kitchen is gorgeous!! I have the opposite problem w/ underwear, i purchase a new pair practically every other day… my drawer is overflowing
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all things BD
October 14, 2008 at 8:46 am
That kitchen is awesome. I really goes with the new underwear.
Congrats on the house!
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Amy
October 14, 2008 at 8:46 am
Love a good shopping trip. Where is the top from? I can never find anything good anymore.
The house looks great!
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Amy
October 14, 2008 at 8:46 am
That is a gorgeous looking kitchen!
all things BD
October 14, 2008 at 8:46 am
“IT” really goes. Ugh. That was awkward.
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Jen
October 14, 2008 at 8:51 am
just stumbled onto your blog.. i’m still cracking up thinking about the planted plastic flowers! don’t know if i’m more jealous of your new home or the fact that you splurged and bought new underwear..
i threw out all but my “favorite” underwear (not panties.. i agree).. the plan was to head out and replenish my supply with new. that was two months ago!
jen
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Jennifer
October 14, 2008 at 8:51 am
@all things BD HA!
Jennifer
October 14, 2008 at 8:52 am
@Amy I got it at Belk (a department store.)
Jennifer
October 14, 2008 at 8:53 am
@Jen Welcome! Thanks for commenting.
I got my underwear at Tar-zhay for a measley $6. Why oh why did I wait! Don’t delay…go out and replenish your supply!
Devan
October 14, 2008 at 8:53 am
Congrats on the new house! Love the kitchen. Also, love your new outfit!
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anna
October 14, 2008 at 8:55 am
Nice digs! I’m very jealous of that kitchen. And I love the Vans, my son has the same pair!
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Burgh Baby
October 14, 2008 at 9:01 am
I was going to marvel at how you have managed to find TWO houses in less time than I’ve managed to find one, but then I realized how much it would SUCK to have to pick two houses in less than a year. Now I’m back to just marveling at how freakin’ awesome you are for taking the whole tour thing in stride.
Katie
October 14, 2008 at 9:14 am
Oh that KITCHEN is AMAZING!!! Color me jealous…
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Misty
October 14, 2008 at 9:26 am
Holy Moly! Look at those cabinets! And the granite countertops.
Am jealous. But so happy for you guys! Yay.
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Secret Agent Mama
October 14, 2008 at 9:29 am
I went shopping this weekend, too. Clothes for Blissdom and even UNDIES!! WOOT WOOT!!
I so didn’t buy a house, but yours is awesome!
Amy
October 14, 2008 at 9:31 am
Funny how much the new kitchen looks like your old one!
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Teri
October 14, 2008 at 9:38 am
The kitchen looks awesome – congrats on the new home.
patois
October 14, 2008 at 9:42 am
It does seem to need some brightening. Perhaps some floral dish towels?
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Headless Mom
October 14, 2008 at 10:14 am
Yea for a house!!!
And there is NOTHING gargantuan about you-except maybe your writing talent and generous spirit.
Love ya!
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Mommy Daisy
October 14, 2008 at 10:16 am
Wow, great purchases! Especially the house. I’m surprised to hear you found something so soon, but that’s super!
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tracey
October 14, 2008 at 10:20 am
That is SOME outdoor mall! Underwear, shoes and kitchens!
Congrats on the house. Hope the closing and all goes well!
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lceel
October 14, 2008 at 10:35 am
I REALLY wanted to show up at Blissdom, even knowing that the focus was on the needs and concerns of women, if only to meet some of the people I ’see’ out here every day. But – I was told, “No Men.” Phooey. Anyway, that is a major nice looking kitchen. Good luck and well done, Real Estate Broker!!
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Knot
October 14, 2008 at 10:58 am
I buy my wife’s underwear otherwise she would wear granny panties all the time. And she’s too cute for that.
Knot
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jess
October 14, 2008 at 11:15 am
dude. i totally love that kind of underwear. i sleep in that every day and i love to wear it on weekends.
and your kitchen? totally amazing. beats my kitchen HANDS DOWN. i’m so jealous!!
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Heather, Queen of Shake Shake
October 14, 2008 at 11:58 am
That kitchen makes me seriously want to kill over and die. Die! Die! Die!
The only way to save me is to invite me to this new house and let me pretend for 1 hour that it belongs to me.
You don’t want me to die, do you?
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