Sht, sht I sold on craigslist, and sht my kids did

4.17.2013

I don't even know how to begin these posts anymore, so here we go.
  • Let the record show that I went to Publix the other day to get Molly's medicine (because holy hamhocks the child is resistant to everything BUT sickness it appears), and while I was waiting for it to be filled, I wandered over to the produce section. And lo and behold an old woman was giving out sushi samples. I've had sushi once. During my sophomore year of college. At a weird Asian buffet. And I spit it back out on my plate. Because I am nothing if not 100% classy. So I was kind of hesitant to try it, but it looked so delicious and I was starving (in a chubby girl sort of way). Y'all. WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT THIS?! Granted, I have probably been saving myself thousands upon thousands of calories over the years by not trying this (and I'm still holding out on trying Nutella, because sweet Moses I don't think my hips could handle that on top of my peanut butter addiction), but still. It was amazing. Crossing off #56. And headed back to Publix ASAP.
  • Yesterday afternoon, my offspring and I made the trek down to Chick fil A for some grilled nugget goodness. And to kill an hour. Because whiny Molly can quickly turn me into insane Mommy. While waiting in the drive-thru (because going inside is for VERY SPECIAL OCCASIONS ONLY), I noticed the lady in front of me staring at me by way of her side mirror. Was it because I was singing along to Taylor Swift on the radio? (Don't lie, you do it too.) Was it because I hadn't showered yet? Or was it because I kept pointing at the back of her car to show Sam their helicopter sticker? God only knows. But that lady paid for our dinner. I was also picking up dinner for friends, so my order was not exactly cheap. I went ahead and paid for the car behind me. I wish I knew how long that went on. There are still good people in this world. (#35)
  • #77 has happened and I don't feel like I need to go into too much detail about it, but yes, it is taken care of. 
  • I had such high hopes for spring this year. And once again, it was like a week-long honeymoon, split up by some rain and a day or two where I had to run the heat at night, and now it appears summer and the deathly humidity that goes along with it have arrived. Maybe it still feels like spring if all you do is sit outside and watch the grass grow. But after running and mowing the grass this morning (because my grass grows like it's on steroids), I can attest to the fact that I am not a summer-lover. It just plain sucks. (Not to mention that 15 minutes out in the sun with my gingers and they were already turning an alarming shade of pink.)
  • I've sold all but five of Sam's cloth diapers. My hands can only take so many dunks in a poopy toilet before I start to question how much my sanity is worth. (And if you're curious, it's worth about $17 every two weeks- the cost of a box of Huggies.) His legs are too skinny (leaks leaks leaks), his poops are just cowpies (you're welcome for the visual), and he refuses to poop at preschool (what am I really paying them for if not for a solid diaper change?). This all led me to sell my diapers at approximately $2 under what I paid for them (holler!) and now I'm just CDing Molly (who, by the way, is a very good pooper).
  • To prove that you can sell just about anything on craigslist (not just stuff your kids used to poop in!), I recently sold a kid-sized table and chair I found in someone's trash as well as some free printables I got off Pinterest.
  • I ate a small carton of hummus and approximately 8 whole carrots and 2 stalks of celery by myself the other night for dinner. I've neglected my good friend hummus for so long that I felt we should catch up all in one night. I paid for it the next day.
  • I am really enjoying running.
  • Yesterday evening I vacuumed my entire house without the hose attached. I am an expert at rearranging dirt.
  • I just bought Molly all new summer clothes and they arrived in the mail this past week. I bought Sam some summer clothes off craigslist and they came packaged in a scented trashbag. Not to play favorites or anything, but Molly has quit pooping up her back and Sam wiped his green smoothie mustache on his cute white tshirt today. I rest my case.
And some cute pictures because you deserve it.

Planking like a boss

She fell over and then just continued to lay there and watch tv.

21 comments :

  1. How sweet that she paid for your dinner, I have hope that there are good people in this world.

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  2. Oh and kudos to you too!!!!!! :) You are awesome, hugs!

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  3. What I got from this post: Deployment is hard. I like your rug and your t.v. stand.

    I don't even buy hummus anymore. I'd eat it all at once too.

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  4. Sushi is GOOD for you! Bad sushi is bad enough to put you off eating it for years... good sushi is heaven in your mouth. My favorite is this one with a tempura shrimp inside. omg.

    Also your vacuuming comment made me literally laugh out loud, so thanks for that!

    Stopping by from the Wednesday Walkabout!

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  5. I frequently fall over and continue to just watch tv. This is how I know Molly and I will be great friends someday.

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  6. You are clearly made for Fort Drum. It might snow again. I would kill for a sunburn these days.

    Also- You are a Craigslist rock star.

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  7. So sweet that someone paid for your dinner and you kept it going! And, not to insinuate but to inform, JCPenney has Spanx products for cheaper than other department stores.

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  8. It's so true about Craigslist! And YAY for getting most of your money back on the cloth dipes:) We're currently in the sludge poop stage...so ready for it to be over!!! (sorry, TMI there at the end!)

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  9. It's so true about Craigslist! And YAY for getting almost all your money back on the cloth dipes:) We're in the sludgy poo stage and I'm so ready for it to be over!!! (sorry, TMI there at the end!)

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  10. HAHAHAHA! That pic of Molly laying down is pretty much the funniest thing ever. LOVE. IT.

    I'm wondering where spring went too. We went from 60 during the day to mid-80s... Um, what happened to 70?!

    Thanks for linking up for Wednesday Walkabout!

    P.S. I kinda, sorta love you and your blog. ;-)

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  11. That is awesome that someone paid for your dinner!
    Cute pictures!!!!
    P.s. what size clothes are Molly and Sam in? I am trying to get rid of some of ours and I would rather give them to someone I know, so let me know sizes and what ya need and I'll see what we have. :)

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  12. I need to start selling stuff on CL...lol

    I like summer until it actually gets here. Today was HOT.

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  13. I don't really buy any clothes for Madden. I just figure everything I buy in the next size for Quinn is an investment in Madden's future.

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  14. They have diaper sprayers that attach to the toilet. They really help the poop situation ;)

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  15. Oh Jennnnnnnnn. I love this post. Yay for checking stuff of of the 101 list. Glad to hear you have been busy. Not glad to hear the heat already is sucking for you. And seriously four cheers for CL sales.

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  16. a. sushi date soon!!!!! I am well-versed in the way of all things sushi deliciousness (as is Maggie! where the hell have you been?!!?!?!)
    b. I read your email while waiting to board the plane with two insane chicks and no I'm not ignoring you! yes, the race would be fun! we land two days before and I'm still trying to check my nerves from the flight here. tomorrow I'll respond back swear :)

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  17. I have a friend here who makes a living off stuff she purchases at yard sales/second hand stores by reselling them online. I'm just so nervous to do that here. Creepers everywhere.

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  18. Ahaha! I love your posts, and I really missed them! I even have a good friend who reads your blog and she's been asking about you (i.e. she missed your blog posts, too). And although it's been pretty chilly here, I could not agree more about hating summer, sister.

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  19. DUDE!! You have the best posts ever! Seriously!!

    Okay, I love that that lady paid for your food and that you paid for the person behind you.

    I love your kids and just the way you talk! BLOG MORE! GEEZ!!! Is it weird to say that I miss you!? Should I say, "I miss you blogging" to sound less weird?! Eh well.
    And I am SERIOUSLY impressed about the kids table from the trash and the FREE printables?! Are you seriously serious there?! WOW!!

    And I've never tried sushi. The idea of it is gross.

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  20. I feel that we are catholic and protestant sides of the same coin. Did you cry after the vacuum incident? I might have. Or I might have manically laughed with crazy eyes.

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  21. Omg, just found your blog, and you are too funny! Can't wait to read more!

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