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i will follow....
I don't normally post on the weekends. I actually don't really even get on the computer....but i do have an iphone..so it does get checked....but unless it's something important....i put it aside till monday morning.
weekends are family time.
always have been .....
but this weekend was different.....is different.
I recieved a call from my dad on friday saying he was taking my mother to the hospital......
my mom had been sick for over a week ......in fact we all thought she had the flu......
but in the last few days...she could hardly move.....and on Friday when my dad said
she was not coherent and not able to form a complete sentence...he took her to the hospital.
my mom is my best friend.....we are so eerily similar....
we have the same voice....so when she is at my home...people get us confused on the phone.
my mom is my best friend and i don't know what i would do with out her.
she was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia...but at a stage where different parts of her body were starting to shut down because she thought she had the flu and was in bed at home.
She is going to be fine.
She is sick...but going to be fine.
I sit here writing......knowing of good friends that are not close with their mothers.....and maybe my situation is different.....because my mom is my best friend.
It wasn't till after high school that we even forged a relationship that was beautiful.
I was a different person in high school.
I know we all were.....but my situation was different. I almost didn't graduate.....and my parents made a decision to send me to live with my aunt and uncle.
{that is a whole different post....}
Anyways......my mom is my best friend and she is sick but going to be o.k.
I've had friends that have lost their mothers.......and friends that don't even really know their mothers......so i consider myself lucky......i have a beautiful relationship.
when i left Colorado.....over 2 years ago........i had a little going away party at my house...just the girls....about 20 of them......friends and neighbors.....and my mom.
well.....there was a book that was passed around called "oh...the places you'll go.." by Dr. Suess.
....Polaroid pictures were taken of the evening with me and the girls....with each of the girls writing a bit ...and on the page was a picture of myself and my mom.....and she wrote....
'where you go...i will follow'.
becuase that is my mom......
95 comments:
- Wendy @ The Shabby Nest said...
Oh Kasey! I'm so glad that your mom is going to be okay, but I'll keep her in my prayers anyway!
Love to you and yours!
- Sat Sep 05, 09:50:00 PM CDT
- southerninspiration said...
Glad your mom is getting the care she needs now....and will get better. I'm one of those who lost my mom already.....but I have a great mother in law, so I am blessed. Take care.
- Sat Sep 05, 10:01:00 PM CDT
- Iva said...
I am so happy she will be ok. This is truly beautiful. I am happy you have a best friend in your mom. You are so very lucky. All the best to your and your family, and I hope you enjoy this lovely Labor Day weekend.
- Sat Sep 05, 10:07:00 PM CDT
I'm praying that your mom will recover quickly.
- Sat Sep 05, 10:08:00 PM CDT
- Simply Me Art said...
It's not easy, especially when you are not close by. I'm in a similar situation with my mom. No matter how old we are, if were married or have children of our own, they are still our mom and dad. I'm so sorry your mom is so sick. I hope her recovery is quick. xoxoxo, Jamie
- Sat Sep 05, 10:11:00 PM CDT
- Nancy said...
So glad your Dad got your mom to the hospital in time and that she is getting good care. There is nothing like a mother/daughter love. Hope she heals completely and quickly.\
- Sat Sep 05, 10:32:00 PM CDT
- Barb said...
That was a sweet and thoughtful post.
I'm sorry to hear about the scare with your Mom, but sooo glad she is going to be OK.
Barbara jean
- Sat Sep 05, 10:33:00 PM CDT
- Traci said...
I am so glad your mom is okay. I know how you feel. My mom is my best friend too. We found out 4 weeks ago that she has stage 4 cancer, and her diagnosis is not good. It has broken my heart.
Just like you, I am sooo much like my mom. I cannot imagine life without her.
Go hug your mom if you can. Soak her up. Life is so short, and Moms are irreplaceable!
Praising God that your mom is doing well!
Blessings to your whole family,
- Sat Sep 05, 10:36:00 PM CDT
- J.J. said...
That is touching Kasey. I am glad that your Mom is going to be OK. Scary stuff.
- Sat Sep 05, 10:44:00 PM CDT
- Katy said...
What a sweet post about your mom! My mom is my best friend too and I can't imagine what I would do without her! You obviously love her very dearly and I hope she recovers nicely and quickly so she can get back to being your best friend :0) God bless, Katy
- Sat Sep 05, 10:47:00 PM CDT
- Kacey said...
Kasey, so glad your mom will be okay! Praying for a quick recovery.
Beautiful post.
- Sat Sep 05, 10:51:00 PM CDT
- Jen R. said...
I am so sorry to hear about your mom and I am glad she is okay now...
- Sat Sep 05, 11:04:00 PM CDT
- *The Beautiful Life* said...
Wow. What a post. Beautiful.
Sooooo happy to hear that she apparently just needs a bit of TLC and time to recover.
As with many of the comments, I've experience the gamut with my mom and as we speak, she is a Hospice patient with not much longer here with us.
Perhaps a little trip will be in your future, to go see that beautiful lady in the Poloroid. :)
Thanks for sharing -- just beautiful.
- Sat Sep 05, 11:06:00 PM CDT
- marty39 said...
My mom was my best friend also, so I really do understand. I miss her every minute of everyday. I am so happy she is going to be ok, and I know you are thrilled. Cherish every moment, they are all so precious. I will keep her in prayer for a fast recovery. Hugs, Marty
- Sat Sep 05, 11:19:00 PM CDT
- Victoria@WhimsybyVictoria said...
Kasey...I am so sorry she has been so sick. I will be praying that she will heal fast. I admire mother/daughter relationships like yours...as I have said I had never had that. I do feel lucky however to have an amazing daughter whom I am very close to, so I feel that makes up for it. A beautiful post and I will be thinking of you and your family. I send you lots of hugs and good thoughts your way. Thank you for sharing such a touching post...you are such a beautiful person.
Hugs to you friend,
- Sat Sep 05, 11:19:00 PM CDT
- Aimee said...
I'm so happy for you and your family that she will be ok!!!
Have a great weekend,
- Sat Sep 05, 11:37:00 PM CDT
- Tamara said...
Praying for your moms healing!
- Sat Sep 05, 11:37:00 PM CDT
- Nicole @ BugaBoos said...
Praying she gets to feeling better fast! What a breathtaking post, love the Dr. Suess book part, Beautiful! You are very lucky.
- Sat Sep 05, 11:41:00 PM CDT
- Marci said...
what a beautiful post. i so hope that my girls will be able to think of me in the same way...
i am so happy that she is ok.:)
- Sun Sep 06, 12:03:00 AM CDT
- Tracy is ... Loving Pretty Things said...
Sweet K - I'm so sorry your mom is going through this...and YOU are going through this, too. Hard to watch a parent hurt.
I will continue to pray for healing for your precious mom.
- Sun Sep 06, 01:28:00 AM CDT
- The Little Red Shop said...
To Kasey..and to Traci, who left a comment about her mama.
I'm praying...and will continue to pray for thorough healing for your moms and comfort for all of you!
Julie M.
ps My mom is my best friend and my business partner. We lost my precious daddy ten years ago, last month. (He would have LOVED seeing all of the food and design blogs...back then..pretty much all that was available was PBS with Yan Can Cook, Victory Garden, and This Old House) Those of us who are able to know are parents as dear friends are truly blessed!
- Sun Sep 06, 01:40:00 AM CDT
- The Little Red Shop said...
pps Those of us who are able to know our parents as dear friends are truly blessed too. : )
- Sun Sep 06, 01:43:00 AM CDT
- cupcake studio said...
So glad that your mom will be okay...what a lovely post!
- Sun Sep 06, 06:11:00 AM CDT
- twoboysmama said...
you inspired me to do something special for my mom, she is coming to visit next weekend. glad to know your mom will be okay. and I have to ask, the music that is playing -who is it? I love it.
- Sun Sep 06, 06:27:00 AM CDT
- Preppy Mama said...
Oh Kasey so sorry to hear about your mom, relieved she will be ok.
I am extremely close with my mom and it scares me to death to think about losing her. I am thinking of you both and saying a prayer for your mom's speedy recovery.
- Sun Sep 06, 06:42:00 AM CDT
- Alissa said...
i am so glad to hear that your mom is going to be ok...i will still keep her in my prayers that she recovers quickly.
i am one of those that has a wonderful relationship with my mom. she is my best friend. so i can imagine the scare that you had. we can count ourselves lucky to have our moms as our friends.
- Sun Sep 06, 07:06:00 AM CDT
- Rue said...
I'm so glad your mom will be okay Kasey and I'm sorry you were scared. It's frightening to think about. My mom drives me nuts, but I love her and she's the first person I call if I need an ear. I hope you get to hug her soon.
- Sun Sep 06, 07:18:00 AM CDT
- Raining Pearls said...
Glad to hear that Mom is going to be ok, keeping you both in my prayers.
- Sun Sep 06, 08:11:00 AM CDT
- Carmen said...
What a sweet post. I'm glad your mom is going to be okay. I wish her the speediest of recoveries.
- Sun Sep 06, 08:27:00 AM CDT
- Dolce Baci said...
We will keep your mom in our prayers. You are so blessed to have such a wonderful relationship with your mom.
- Sun Sep 06, 09:02:00 AM CDT
- Vana said...
hang in there sweet friend! Your mama is going to be just fine. She is in our prayers! This post made me realize how much i miss my mother. She lives far away, overseas and i always fear any phone call such as this one. Be well dear friend! Keep us posted.
- Sun Sep 06, 09:04:00 AM CDT
- Marianna said...
I'm so glad she's ok. My mom is my best friend too. I'll be praying your mom has a quick recovery and is feeling better soon.
- Sun Sep 06, 09:05:00 AM CDT
I lost my mom last year in August. She suffered for so many year but never said a word. The last year of her life was the worst but I accompanied her to her appointments, called her on a daily bases and had her over for 3 days and taking care of her. I miss her alot. I wish I could hear her voice again, her laugh, see her smile, how she enjoyed life to the fullest. I hope your mother recoveres and be with you! My mother was my confident, I have no confident anymore. Cherrish every moment with her.
- Sun Sep 06, 09:07:00 AM CDT
- Charlotte said...
so glad your mom is going to be fine. it's so hard for me to see my mom hurt, or sick...i feel almost as protective of her as i do my daughter. i am becoming her caretaker, our rolls are starting to reverse, and like you , in my adulthood i found a friendship with my mom that i never thought i would have. the note she wrote in your book...so precious. hope she gets to come home soon.xox
- Sun Sep 06, 09:14:00 AM CDT
- Farmgirl Paints said...
So glad to hear she is going to be ok. My mom is my best friend too. I can't imagine life without her. Sweet words and photo of you both.
- Sun Sep 06, 09:16:00 AM CDT
- Thrifty Miss Priss said...
Thank GOD your mom got some medical attention. So many times we dismiss things as "just a cold" and it turns out to be serious.
I understand exactly what you said about your relationship with your mom.....my mom was my best freind. She is still here but I'm loosing little pieces of her every day to dementia.
PS that Dr. Seuss book is GREAT! but it makes me cry every time I read it!
- Sun Sep 06, 09:20:00 AM CDT
- Jacqueline said...
So sorry to hear of your Mums illness and so pleased that she will be O.K. and on the road to recovery. Will be thinking of you. Lots of love. XXXX
- Sun Sep 06, 09:26:00 AM CDT
- Diana said...
how wonderful your mom is your best friend
- Sun Sep 06, 09:42:00 AM CDT
- paige said...
oh friend, i wish i were there so i could come squeeze your neck. i'm sure you were just so frightened when your dad called.
i'm glad she's going to be ok!!
i look forward to hearing more of this chapter ( the one about ya'lls relationship) .....you 've got a bunch of them don't ya!
what a precious connection you have.
thanks for sharing sweet friend
i'm praying for her!!
i'll be working at the hospital tomorrow, thinking of both of you.
- Sun Sep 06, 09:48:00 AM CDT
- krys kirkpatrick said...
Beautiful post. I love the way you...kinda diverge from here to there. I am going to show my partner your post, his son is 17 and difficult. I want to show him, there is hope after the teenage years. Thanks for sharing. I'm happy your mom will be o.k.
- Sun Sep 06, 09:48:00 AM CDT
- Melaine Thompson said...
Kasey, thank God she is going to be ok, I can't imagine what you are all going through. My Mom is my best friend too, and I would die if anything ever happened to her! She'll be in our prayers! Melaine
- Sun Sep 06, 10:20:00 AM CDT
- Claudia said...
I am so glad to hear your mother will be okay! It is so unsettling to hear a loved one is ill. Suddenly, everything else fades away and all that's all you can think about. Thanks for sharing this with us and I will keep her in my thoughts.
- Sun Sep 06, 10:29:00 AM CDT
- Susie from Bienvenue said...
So sorry to hear your Mom is sick but so glad to know that she will be ok. Moms are great like that! Wonderful post...Susie~
- Sun Sep 06, 10:48:00 AM CDT
- Laura Ingalls Gunn said...
Oh my eyes are filled with tears. I am saying a small prayer for your sweet mom.
- Sun Sep 06, 11:58:00 AM CDT
- Leah C said...
Oh Kasey, what a scare! I am so, so sorry to hear your Mom has been so ill; but very relieved to know that she will be okay. I will keep her{& you & family} in my thoughts & prayers...wishing her a quick & full recovery. You were so sweet to me when my mom passed away{like you, my mom was my best friend}, so I am wishing you many, many more days spending time with your beautiful mom, your best friend:) xo
- Sun Sep 06, 01:56:00 PM CDT
- {beth} said...
you are all in my thoughts and prayers...sending comforting thoughts your way.
- Sun Sep 06, 03:40:00 PM CDT
- B said...
Beautiful, beautiful post Kasey. I'm so glad to hear that your Mom is going to be ok. You are very lucky to have what you have with your Mom, but then, I know you know that already.
Take care,
B x
- Sun Sep 06, 03:46:00 PM CDT
- Simply Mel said...
So happy your mom is going to be okay! And I LOVE what she wrote along with your photo - this sums up her unconditional love perfectly!
- Sun Sep 06, 04:38:00 PM CDT
- a little bit vintage said...
This is a beautiful post Kasey! My mom and I have a very close relationship as well. Unfortunately, my mom does not live in the same state as me so we don't get to see each other very often, but we talk everyday. Please know that your mom is in my prayers. I hope she gets well soon.
- Sun Sep 06, 04:46:00 PM CDT
- Brandie said...
I am so glad that your mom is going to be okay! I know how you feel, I don't know what I would do without my mom. We see each other everday. I will continue to pray for her. ((hugs))
- Sun Sep 06, 05:17:00 PM CDT
- Cori said...
Kasey...you have a gift of pulling at one's heartstrings and making each of us look inside at our own honesty...this post about your mother touched me in a way no other has. My mother is also my BEST friend...she is everything to me. I will keep you and your Mom in my thoughts.
- Sun Sep 06, 05:39:00 PM CDT
- Alicia said...
Thank God Kasey everything will be fine. I'm sending prayers for a speedy recovery. Missed you & your fabulous clan whilst lounging in the Lowcountry.
You'd love it!!!
- Sun Sep 06, 06:04:00 PM CDT
- Tracey said...
You know I'm praying for her my sweet friend! And she does sound exactly like you. I just know she'll be all better soon...
- Sun Sep 06, 06:22:00 PM CDT
- Cindy said...
Oh Miss Kacee, I can feel that this is hurting you. What a wonderful daughter you are. I'm very glad they finally got her to the hospital. Why do we try and second guess our health. I'm so glad that she will be ok.
I have a daughter like you, we have always been best friends. I know what your going through. It will be wonderful when she up and at it again. She will be!
Tight Huggs.
- Sun Sep 06, 07:06:00 PM CDT
- truly blessed said...
Oh Kasey, how scary for you and your family. I'm so thankful she's going to be okay. What a blessing to have such a special relationship with your Mom. I will pray for her and that God will be with you too.♥
- Sun Sep 06, 07:34:00 PM CDT
- Rebecca Frame said...
i'm glad that your mom is going to be okay.
i too share a beautiful relationship with my mom and appreciate all of the words you typed...they ring close to home.
i hope her recovery is speedy and full of hugs.
- Sun Sep 06, 07:37:00 PM CDT
- Beach Vintage said...
What a touching post - I love my mum so dearly I cannot imagine her being sick and what would happen to our family. I am hoping a quick recovery for yours. xx
- Sun Sep 06, 08:17:00 PM CDT
- McMaster and Storm said...
Oh, my...how scary to say the least. I'm so thankful she'll be ok. I'll say a prayer for her recovery.
- Sun Sep 06, 08:19:00 PM CDT
- Tracey said...
I can imagine how you are feeling- my mom is my best friend as well. So glad to hear she is going to be ok.
- Sun Sep 06, 08:31:00 PM CDT
- Reese & Marie said...
What a touching post! I too am very very close with my Mom so this really spoke to me. So glad to hear she's going to be OK! That last part choked me up a little...
- Sun Sep 06, 09:05:00 PM CDT
- cathi said...
i'm glad your mom is going to be ok.....aren't mom's wonderful...i wasn't best friends with my mom until after high school either. My daughter just graduated from high school but we are very close and I cherish the moments with her.
- Sun Sep 06, 10:05:00 PM CDT
- Kristin said...
I'm so glad she's ok. I was called to the hospital last year. My Mom had fallen and hit her head. It rocked me to the core. I don't know what I would do without her!
- Sun Sep 06, 10:05:00 PM CDT
- Janean said...
You're smart to treasure each moment together. Glad your mom is on her way to recovery. Yay!
- Sun Sep 06, 10:49:00 PM CDT
- caren said...
I know exactly what you mean - my mom was my best friend and I miss her terribly. She passed away ten years ago and I still hurts. However, I am so happy that my daughter, Ashley and I are extremely close - even though she is in Paris right now.
So happy your mom will be fine.
- Sun Sep 06, 10:53:00 PM CDT
- ReminisceHeirlooms said...
I will pray for your mother. I know you are so blessed to be best friends. :)
- Sun Sep 06, 11:40:00 PM CDT
- paperbird said...
Sending prayers to your sweet Mom and good wishes to you kasey.
- Mon Sep 07, 01:01:00 AM CDT
- b. said...
- Mon Sep 07, 01:45:00 AM CDT
- Alicia said...
i'm do glad your mama's going to be better! how scary! but what an amazing relationship you guys have! she's definitely in our prayers!
- Mon Sep 07, 03:24:00 AM CDT
- Kellie Collis said...
Oh so happy she will be ok. x
- Mon Sep 07, 04:54:00 AM CDT
- Federica said...
So glad that your Mom is going to be better! I will pray for your family.
Take care,
- Mon Sep 07, 07:54:00 AM CDT
- Sarah said...
Such a sweet post! I loved reading it, the picture of you two is darling! I am dealing wtih the loss of my best friend, that was my 91 year old grandma, she just passed. Just live each day remembering to tell your mom what she means to you. I am so glad your mom is going to be okay and that your dad is taking good care of her!! Many blessings to you and your family!
- Mon Sep 07, 08:48:00 AM CDT
- mimi charmante said...
Hey girlie,
I am hoping that everything is okay, and that your mom is feeling much better by today. What a scare that must have been.
Thinking of you,
- Mon Sep 07, 10:04:00 AM CDT
- Jackie said...
Such a sweet post about your mom - I'm glad she will be ok and hope she has a quick recovery. I'm so sorry you had to go through that at all. Still sending good thoughts your way!
- Mon Sep 07, 01:25:00 PM CDT
- jen c. smith said...
loved your post - and so glad your mom is going to be ok - and so happy i am in your category of having my mom be my best friend as well - i don't know what i'd so without her.
praying for your mom to get well!
adding you to my blogroll - hope that's ok!
- Mon Sep 07, 01:50:00 PM CDT
- Bay said...
Oh Kasey, so glad your mom is going to be o.k.! I remember my mom getting pneumonia and she didn't know it either. It was scary when she looked me straight in the eye and told me that she HAD to go to the hospital NOW. She could hardly get herself into the car with my help. Scary!
Thanks for stopping by...and yes, I jinxed us here in CO. It has been quite warm, lovely but warm. I spoke wayyyy too soon.
- Mon Sep 07, 02:36:00 PM CDT
- The Flying Bee said...
loved this post. i am so happy to know she will be okay. i'll be praying. our relationships with our moms sound similar. i am so thankful they love us through our rough years and never give up on us. beautiful post, kasey.
- Mon Sep 07, 02:36:00 PM CDT
- Rachel said...
Thank you for sharing and thank you for the tears...i am glad your mother is okay...I am very close to my mom as well and I feel the same way that if I left or she left we would follow eachother...no doubt! xoxo
- Mon Sep 07, 03:54:00 PM CDT
- Pat said...
Kasey,you and your mother are both very lucky to have forged the bond that you have. Never take it for granted, which I am sure that you already know. I got tears in my eyes when I read what she wrote in the book. How great is a mothers love......... Thanks for a beautiful post and to reminds us all about a mother/daughter bond. Will keep your mother in my thoughts and prayers.
- Mon Sep 07, 04:43:00 PM CDT
- Nora said...
I am praying for your family and especially your mom. From what you have shared she seems like a fitgher...fight she will. My thoughts are with you!
- Mon Sep 07, 06:08:00 PM CDT
- PamperingBeki said...
Oh honey, that's so scary.
2 years ago my daughter was very sick and we thought it was the flu. It got to the same point, where she was incoherent and lethargic, couldn't even open her eyes.
We took her in and they admitted her with severe pneumonia. She spent 5 days in the hospital. :(
My prayers go out for your mom to be back to 100% soon!
- Mon Sep 07, 07:14:00 PM CDT
- Shawn Seay said...
This post brought tears to my eyes, Kasey. My Mom was here with us for the weekend and just left today to go back to Texas. I know what you mean. I have been begging my Mom to move here to Arkansas, since my Father passed in May. I will pray for your Mom to have a speedy recovery. This was a touching post.
- Mon Sep 07, 07:45:00 PM CDT
- Jill said...
So good to hear your mom is going to be ok. Hope she reads your blog - what you wrote about her is so sweet.
- Mon Sep 07, 08:58:00 PM CDT
- Martha said...
What a beautiful post Kasey! I am very glad your mom is going to be okay...a scary moment indeed but very glad you shared this with us. Blessings and prayers with her and your family!
- Mon Sep 07, 09:27:00 PM CDT
- Cowgirl in the City said...
So you made me cry. I'll be praying for you and your mom...
thanks for sharing this beautiful post.
- Tue Sep 08, 05:53:00 AM CDT
- Zita - Mlle Magpie said...
What a nice photo of you and your mom, Kasey. I'm glad your best friend/mom is going to be ok.
- Tue Sep 08, 05:57:00 AM CDT
- flax and spindle said...
Hope she is doing better and better!
- Tue Sep 08, 07:42:00 AM CDT
- LuLu said...
Sending get well wishes to your mom. Beautiful picture of the two of you.
- Tue Sep 08, 08:14:00 AM CDT
Glad she will be ok!
- Tue Sep 08, 08:23:00 AM CDT
- littlebyrd said...
What you mom wrote is the sweetest most wonderful note. I am so glad to hear she will ok!!!! Thinking about you.
- Tue Sep 08, 08:59:00 AM CDT
- Brenna LaPray said...
What a beautiful post. You made me cry. I'll continue to pray for your mom.
- Tue Sep 08, 09:21:00 AM CDT
- Kristin said...
Where oh where to begin....Your words heartfelt. Love you real that you just are in every way! Love that! My Mom is as we call one another "My Person", I so get this! So very glad she is going to be fine. So very glad that you value her and only pray that your friendship becomes even more amazing than it already is and pray you much laughter with her going forward. You are just awesome Kasey...know this!
Happy day to you!
- Tue Sep 08, 09:35:00 AM CDT
- tara said...
Glad to hear your mom is doing better Kasey...I can relate 100%!
nothing better then being friends with your mom!
- Tue Sep 08, 09:46:00 AM CDT
- julie said...
oh kasey! i am sorry to hear about your mom but so glad she will be ok! i will say a prayer for her to have a quick recovery! try not to worry!
- Tue Sep 08, 03:06:00 PM CDT
- Alison said...
Kasey, it is so good to hear that your mother is going to be okay. I have gotten closer with my mother and stepmother too and cannot imagine either one being sick. The picture and the book are wonderful. Priceless really. Take care.
- Tue Sep 08, 06:15:00 PM CDT
- Joyce said...
I'm so glad your mom is going to be OK. A very scary moment for everyone. It is a good thing when your dad took her in. You are right there is no better friend than our mothers as we get older.
- Wed Sep 09, 08:17:00 AM CDT


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Sunday, September 30, 2007
But it Looked Cute on the Hanger
Hmmm, I thought. Interesting jewelry. I've got a painted macaroni necklace the kids made me. That's pretty interesting.
At this point, I realized that my wardrobe was sadly lacking in the "non" - jeans and t-shirts arena. I figured it was time I did a little clothes shopping. Now, I don't particularly care for clothes shopping. I look forward to shopping for clothing as much as I look forward to my kids coming home from school in the afternoon - it's fun for the first few minutes. I actually enjoy perusing the racks of clothing. I don't mind searching for my size from among the possibilities. Taking the clothes into the dreaded dressing room is the part I could live without.
The store I went to this weekend had this really great feature in the dressing rooms. Perhaps you've witnessed this feature yourself. It's a doorbell. A very. loud. doorbell. You walk into the room and "ding dong" sounds loudly enough for people in the next state to hear. Why is this? Why do they need a doorbell? I've never once, in my entire life, seen a dressing room attendant run to the entrance and say, "Oh hello! I heard the doorbell and thought I'd come welcome you to the dressing rooms!" In fact, come to think of it, I don't believe I've ever seen a dressing room attendant period, let alone one who would run to greet you.
So, after causing permanent damage to my hearing from the doorbell, I took the clothing that I thought looked very nice on the hangers into an open room. I pushed aside the mountain of clothes left behind by a person who apparently thought it was just too much trouble to remove the clothes from the room and hang them on the return rack. I mean, trying on clothing can be exhausting. Clearly the patron before me didn't have the strength to gather up her items and walk the four whole feet out of the room to the return rack. Perfectly understandable. Actually, other people's laziness has come in handy for me at times. Have you ever been in a dressing room and seen a top, left in the room by the previous occupant, and thought, "Wow! I love that shirt! It's my size! I must have it!"?
Anyway, amid the piles of clothing, in front of the wonderful three-paneled mirrors, in the glorious lighting that's always present in dressing rooms, I began the depressing ritual of trying to convince myself that I don't look quite as bad as the mirrors are telling me I look, and the outfit that looked cute on the hanger looks just as cute on me.
Am I the only one who takes back three identical pairs of pants in three different sizes? Seriously, I don't think there's an industry standard for women's pants. I could wear three different sizes in three different brands and I never know which will fit, so I generally bring three pairs in to try on. It's much better than walking in and out of the room looking for a different size and hearing the doorbell again and again.
Of course, I start with the largest size. (It's always a little boost to the ego to bring in a pair that you know is going to be bit big on you.) Try on the largest pair first and then exclaim, loudly enough for everyone else to hear, "Oh these pants are HUGE on me! I need a smaller size." After you've gotten that out of the way, it somehow doesn't seem so bad when you try on something so small that you require medical attention after attempting to button it.
So after pulling on pair after pair of pants and shirt after shirt, turning this way and that, examining myself in the mirror, sucking in my stomach until I felt light-headed, standing on my tip-toes to fool the mirror into thinking I'm taller, and realizing that my gray roots really need to be touched up again, I call it a day. I came home with a few items, which were on sale, by the way. I judge my shopping spree, not by what I bought, but by how much I saved on what I bought. I have a friend, Melissa, who is the Queen of the Bargain. Seriously, she should teach classes. I don't know anyone else who can come home from shopping with 2 pairs of jeans, a sweater, 3 tops, 4 new throw pillows, a necklace and bracelet set, a handbag, and 2 pairs of shoes for $10.99 plus tax.
So, my clothing finds are hanging here from the knob on my dresser. I keep looking at them, disliking them more every time I pass by. I'll probably end up returning all of it and starting over again. Oh well, at least I was able to go by myself this weekend. You thought grocery shopping with the kids was bad. Try tugging on some jeans with one hand while holding onto your toddler, so he can't crawl under the dressing room door, with the other. All the while keeping the door shut with your foot because the lock is broken and the baby keeps trying to open the door from her seat in the stroller. Now that's fun.
Posted by Dawn at 10:06 PM
85 comments:
- A Whole Lot of Nothing said...
"Oh, I'm SO sorry I left behind the size 0 skinny jeans. You can try them on if you want. Or, can you please take them out for me?" ;)
Shopping S-U-C-K-S!!!
Can't wait to see you on TV! Don't get nervous or anything.
- September 30, 2007 at 10:47 PM
- Deena's Coffee Paper Journal said...
This is from youtube and I thought it was cute...enjoy
- September 30, 2007 at 10:52 PM
- Kristy said...
My hubby took me clothes shopping today! He said he wanted to do something nice for me so he got a friend to watch the kids and took me shopping. I haven't been on a *real* 'shopping for me' trip in three babies... so this something-nice-for-me trip was a bit depressing since it seems I've some how jumped sizes from the 'upper teens' to the 'lower to *mid* 20s'.
Gaining a size is disheartening... this was a much bigger blow... particularly when accompanied by full views of myself as I changed. I do not own mirrors that tell such tales. There are reasons I do not have such mirrors. Its just depressing. :Sigh: ... Oh well... I now have a few clothes without holes that fit! I'll just pretend they are 10s.
- September 30, 2007 at 10:53 PM
- WendyDarling said...
I start with the largest size. (It's always a little boost to the ego to bring in a pair that you know is going to be bit big on you.)
I do the exact same thing!! It really does make me feel better about trying on the clothes, even though I KNOW I am "fooling myself." :-)
BTW...my nephew used to HATE that bell. After the first couple of times we could never get him into a dressing room unless we went first to prove it wasn't going to make a noise, and then he would run through the entryway. :-)
- September 30, 2007 at 11:05 PM
- The Person Family said...
Don't worry- you're defninitely not the only one bringing in 3 pairs of pants in 3 different sizes. I'm just glad to know I'm not alone either! At least you have a system (the largest to smallest sizes). I've been doing it the depressing way and trying on the smallest first. I'll know better next time! Thanks for an honest and fun look at motherhood.
- September 30, 2007 at 11:18 PM
- Erin said...
I hate shopping when I'm actually looking for something that I need. I'll find a gazillion outfits that fit great and I just must have the minute my bank account is empty. But to set out on a planned "I-need-new-jeans-a-blouse-and-a-bra-that-doesn't-make-me -look-terrible" trip is almost always a waste of time and money. Hope you find something that you love before your tv appearance : )
- September 30, 2007 at 11:43 PM
- vickie2005 said...
You should apply to be on Tim Gunn's show--I bet he'd take you on! Maybe he can make shopping fun for you again.
- October 1, 2007 at 12:55 AM
- Catracha at heart said...
UGH I hate clothes shopping too. I do my best to avoid it. I guess thats why I am one of the only people who will be wearing shorts when I get the two younger ones of the bus in the middle of winter when there is snow on the ground, LOL.
I wanted to say - have you noticed that somehow black pants/jeans are cut smaller than the blue ones made by the same BRAND in the same SIZE? I have found that with EVERY single pair of black jeans I own, and I don't know why that is.
(oh yeah, and I wanted to say thank you for the laughs that you give me every day. You give me a different look into my life. I swear you and I live parralel lives - I have 6 with number 7 coming in 31 days - and I can pair up each one of my children with yours by your descriptions, LOL. So thank you.)
- October 1, 2007 at 12:58 AM
- Rick said...
Another funny entry. My wife is a shopping guru as well. I accuse her of having an affair with some guy named "Clarence" when she's shopping - she's always looking for him.
P.S. I've seen you and your family's photos - not an ugly one in the bunch - the mirror is a liar!
- October 1, 2007 at 1:23 AM
- roseys madhouse said...
Boy oh Boy do I hear you girlfriend. I for one hate going shopping for clothes for myself these days. I have put on weight since becoming married to the perfect man who loves me the way I am ( which doesnt help ). I feel like I should be shopping at "Tents are us!" at least that way I will find some thing to fit me. I could shop all day for the kids and I generally do end up with clothes for the kids rather than myself, or if I cant find clothes for me I end up with shoes lol. I have too many pairs of shoes.
You would think that with 6 kids to chase around after I would be stick thin hey!!! But NO. Oh well I will get there again one of these days hopefully now summer is closer.......
- October 1, 2007 at 2:01 AM
- Mandi said...
Your blog is violationg the terms of service? How? I had to remember my username from like...3 years ago in order to actually READ your blog tonight :[. Oh well atleast i remembered it!
- October 1, 2007 at 3:31 AM
- Mary said...
or when you have all the kids and each one has to stand in front of the bell sensors so that it continually buzzes?!? #4 thinking the "stop it!" you sceamed for each of the first 3 does not apply to him.
Enjoy your writing! :)
- October 1, 2007 at 5:06 AM
I also take in 2 or 3 different sizes just to make sure. Sizes just aren't consistent.
On another note, I wanted to read some of the archived blogs, that I have missed, and I can't access them.
- October 1, 2007 at 5:33 AM
- Tiffany said...
I too loathe shopping...I don't even go into the dressing room, I buy them try them on at home and then if they don't fit....return them. Good luck with your interview, I know you will look great!
- October 1, 2007 at 6:02 AM
- suburbancorrespondent said...
When will store owners realize that they'll do a lot better in sales if they install soft lighting and flattering mirrors in their dressing rooms? I hate, hate, hate looking at myself in one of those mirrors!
And whoever invented size zero should be shot. Anyone that skinny isn't healthy enough to leave the house, anyway.
- October 1, 2007 at 6:20 AM
What is up with the blog?? Used to be every morning while awaiting my grandchildrens arrival I could log on and read here to get a great start to a long day. Now I keep getting some nonsense about a TOS violation. Please have this looked into! My grandchildren will thank you if gramma is back to her good moods before they get here!
- October 1, 2007 at 6:26 AM
- Trish Berg said...
THE SIZE GAME - I laughed so loud when I read that you, too, LIKE ME, take in 3 different sizes of pants to try on! ME TOO!
After giving birth, I have to go up a few sizes for a few years....ok many years.
But am slowly working my way back down in numbers. Like reverse aging:)
And yes - ALWAYS start with the largest - though I have never tried saying the "THIS IS WAY TOO LARGE" comment so others could hear. Next time....
I am sure your outfit looks wonderful!
As for the TV appearance-just relax, be yourself, and enjoy sleeping in a hotel bed that you DON'T have to make!
Can't wait to see you on air! I will be praying for you the whole time...
Enjoy the journey-
Trish Berg
The Supper Swap Mom
- October 1, 2007 at 6:55 AM
something is going on with your blog. i cannot look at any of the past ones. i keep getting some sort of violation message.
- October 1, 2007 at 7:29 AM
- Teacherperson said...
I have a pile in my bedroom right now of things I bought which I will try on for my husband and ask the best question, "Do these make me look sexy?" It achieves the same end as, "Does this make me look fat?" but without all the squirming by dear hubby.
Best wishes! No matter what you wear, you more than likely will kick yourself for years and say, "What was I thinking?" Still, what does it matter? You are you, macaroni necklace or not.
- October 1, 2007 at 7:32 AM
- Lisa said...
If you have trouble finding an "interesting" piece of jewelry, check out lia sophia. They have some really cute stuff and the prices are good. They don't have a full catalogue online, but if you have an idea of what colors you would be wearing, I would be happy to send you a catalogue, or if there is a time crunch, scan photos and e-mail them to you! Just e-mail me if I can help!
Good luck! And enjoy the alone shopping! :)
- October 1, 2007 at 7:45 AM
- Laura said...
I am headed jeans shopping today as the only jeans that fit me after kid #2 are my maternity jeans... and I like them! AAAHHHHH
I will have 2 kids in tow. Wish me luck... I hope to come out of the store alive. I will however, remember to try the largest size on first... maybe that will make me feel better about the whole situation.
- October 1, 2007 at 8:05 AM
- Laura said...
"How to Make the Most Out of Every Media Appearance" is a wonderful book to prepare you for interviews. I'm a publicist and many of my clients swear by it. ALSO, take advantage of the Early Show's makeup room. The pros will touch you up and make you look flawless. Don't be afraid to ask. Have fun!
- October 1, 2007 at 8:32 AM
- plainprecious said...
Ahhhh shopping for clothes. I, too, hate this. I wear my clothes till they are thread bare and holes start appearing. Ok I keep wearing them even in that state. My son tells me I am a CHEAP A**. Once I bought him a pair of pants at a yard sale that were in fact too long for him. Why you ask. Well he is totally rough on clothes and I refuse to spend large amopunts of $ on something he's going to wear once and end up with a huge hole in the knee. Anyway the first time he wore them he stuck his hand in the pocket and found $15.00. These pants the dreaded cheap pants are now his favorite jeans. I also love Goodwill. I went in one time and found a computer monitor and I called my oldest whose monitor was shot and asked if all monitors hooked up the same and his reply was Yes so I bought it. I came home and he hooled it up and ta da it worked. Then he asked the dreaded question. How much was it mom. My reply 10 cents. He laughed. That was 6 months ago and it still works like a charm. I also bought a coffee maker, and iron, and a DVD player all for 10 cents a piece. All I can say id you do what ya gotta do when you have 5 kids.
Back to the clothes thing. I hate those mirrors and the lighting. It always makes me realize how bif my buttt is. I wish they had signs posted like Things in mirror may appear larger than they really are!!! Tho if I were you I would sneak in a book and sit and read or take some relaxing music in on MP3 player and savor those minutes alone. LOL Take care. Elisabeth
- October 1, 2007 at 8:45 AM
I hate clothes shopping too. A trip to a single store can ruin a perfectly good mood.
I think you should wear the macaroni necklace. You book is about your life experiences right? That would be a great tribute to your children.
- October 1, 2007 at 8:50 AM
- AKB said...
There is no bell at Walmart. That is where I shop, and can get groceries in the same cart too. Convenience is the key.
My children are barred from shopping with me. Clothes shopping, school shopping, and every other kind of shopping. It's cheaper that way. I dream to be the queen of bargain, but I always wake up to my same old life, not being as thrifty as I want.
Can't wait to see you on tv. YOu know we will critique your outfit like the red carpet divas do. But we'll be nice.
- October 1, 2007 at 9:02 AM
- Heather said...
That's why I shop online anymore. I hate trying to figure out what size I am for that designer/manufacturer/whatever and then trying to figure out if their idea of "style" looks good on me. When you order from the same place online and you know what your size is there, it's only a matter of what color and is the style flattering. After awhile I've learned a few things like I don't like pockets on the back of pants. They make my butt look too big, so I get dress pants that have the pockets inside. I've learned a few tricks of rules like that for style of clothes that look good on me.
- October 1, 2007 at 9:04 AM
Or when your kids all seperate and find different clothing racks to hide in, so you pick up the baby and give her a hanger to play with, and she hits you so hard you get a black eye, and have to yell around the store to find the other missing kids.
- October 1, 2007 at 9:06 AM
- Manic Mom said...
You MUST answer this question for me please----
You HAD to have been there!!!!
I hate those damn freaking doorbells!!! (But I go begrudgingly because I can always find something there... next time, wear earplugs!! That's what I do!)
My 'ahem' 20th high school reunion is THIS SATURDAY and I've been doing the shopping dance lately too--I know it well--try on stuff, buy stuff, return stuff, repeat. Tell hubby all those credit card charges aren't real because I'll be returning 90% of what i bought!)
However, I'd much rather be going to NYC to discuss my book deal with a top TV affiliate instead of mingling (scratch that--getting completely obliberated --I know that's misspelled) with people I haven't seen in TWENTY years.
Best line ever--- "How can it be our 20th reunion? I'm still 29!"
- October 1, 2007 at 9:08 AM
- Melissa said...
Now I've been doing it backwards. I always try the smaller size on first and then feel bad when I have to go up a size. I'm going to have to try it your way and see if I like clothes shopping more!!!
- October 1, 2007 at 9:11 AM
- Manic Mom said...
Quick note: Your blog was still open on my computer and I went to do something. I hear my youngest, Tukey, who is six yell:
Whoa! Is that BLOOD!?!?!?!
Before I even came in to see if blood was spilling from his knee or head, I started laughing and KNEW what he was referring to...
Sure enough, I came into my office and said, "No, that's not blood. That's chocolate."
He was looking at the photo of your darling baby on your blog and freaked out thinking she had been masacred...
Nope, not blood, but yes, death by chocolate!
- October 1, 2007 at 9:12 AM
Hey Dawn,
I'm with you - a closet full of t-shirts/turtle necks & jeans. I wasn't aware of door bells in dressing rooms - I don't even go to the stores - I love online (llbean.com) so it just shows up at the door step! I don't know where I would get time to actually drive to a store to buy clothes!
I did have to buy something new earlier this year (my mom's memorial service - sniff sniff) and I needed something nice - that looked nice on my body... curves & all!
I recalled back when I got married, that a certain store that begins with "N" and ends with "ordstroms" had personal shoppers. They might seem more expensive, but very worth it for the perfect outfit. The people who work there know the store, and can pull together a nice looking outfit that works with my body type. I found the perfect black suit with the help of the personal shopper, the right shoes - I didn't think my REI boots would look good with the suit... I looked nice - and felt good at my mom's service.
So if you want a pampered experience - which you deserve, try that service - and no - I didn't hear any door bells!!!! I am not made of money, but I did spend that day, and I am proud to wear this suit and look nice also! Sometime we do need to spend money on ourselves...
The nice thing - I know where I spent that money. So much goes out of the checkbook, and I don't know where it goes, but one nice outfit in my closet - I deserve!!!! Go spend!!!! But make sure it is something that you can dress up or down!!!
I can't wait to see you on TV!!! You'll look great whatever you decide!
- October 1, 2007 at 9:22 AM
Oh, wait until your hubby goes to school with the Navy and you put on 15 pounds due to stress while he's away. Then you realize that you have NOTHING to wear to pick him up at the airport. So you take the kids with you to the store to try on clothing and your seven year old keeps up a running commentary on what you look like in all the new clothes.
I went home and cried.
p.s. My wonderful husband didn't care how much I weighed or what I was wearing when he got off the plane. He was just happy that I was there like I always am waiting for him.
- October 1, 2007 at 9:29 AM
- Cake Lady said...
If you are comfortable in your jeans then wear them. You could opt for your favorite jeans and a New blouse with some cute shoes (not tennis shoes) and that one piece of interesting jewelry. I am very excited for you and can't wait to see what you wear!
- October 1, 2007 at 9:42 AM
- Ann said...
This sounds like my shopping trips....almost identical! I hate shopping for myself. It's such a morale dropper!
Oh well, just think how blissful this trip was compared to a trip with the kids!
- October 1, 2007 at 9:52 AM
- KARA said...
I hattttteeee shopping, the fact is I am badly overweight and never find anything and then you get hot and your clothes wont go on and then the people who look wonderful in everything, I always buy anything that fits and then hate it, and to add kids to the mix you are so brave.
- October 1, 2007 at 10:00 AM
You forgot to mention how your older kids run in and out of the dressing area just to make the doorbell ring!
"Ding-Dong!! Ding-Dong!! Ding- Dong!!"
What are you going to do- go out there in your bra and panties to pummel them?
(At least you know where they are.)
- October 1, 2007 at 10:05 AM
- Becky said...
ROFL about the macaroni necklace (I think every mom has one of those somewhere), and the doorbell in the dressing room! As for taking kids with you...BTDT too. Not pretty. (Thankfully you got to go solo!)
Just be yourself, Dawn...though if you'd feel more confident, maybe kick it up a notch or two from everyday FrumpMama (Jeans/t-shirt)to Casual dress ;0). Your viewing public will worry if you look TOO good, lol.
Best wishes with the Interview!
- October 1, 2007 at 10:24 AM
- Expat Mom said...
See, this is why I don´t go clothes shopping! After my first son was born, I headed to my favorite shop to buy a new pair of jeans and discovered that they didn´t carry "new mom" sizes . . . nothing in the entire store could get over my expanded hips! Of course, it didn´t help that I was actually pregnant again and just didn´t know it yet. :D
My new shopping technique is to get my MIL to grab something for me at the thrift tables. Then, if it´s too small, I´m actually flattered that she thought my stomach was so flat!
- October 1, 2007 at 10:33 AM
It could be worse. You could be going bra shopping with kids. 'Nuff said.
- October 1, 2007 at 10:38 AM
- justmylife said...
I have a brother who can walk in the front door of the store and scan quickly and say "Sales rack to the right!!" I hate clothes shopping, being short cuts down on the clothes you find. I am not a teenager anymore and I'm not 80 so I have a hard time finding anything in my size and short legged that is anything besides jeans and tshirts.
- October 1, 2007 at 10:49 AM
- slackermommy said...
Ah, the joys of clothes shopping with kids.
- October 1, 2007 at 11:02 AM
- AZMom said...
LOL I love shopping for clothes when I am not LOOKING for something SPECIFIC. It took me weeks to find a sundress for a party once because I was looking for it. I have since seen probably 10 sundresses that would have looked adorable on me! LOL
And ya, I hear ya on the kids in the dressing room thing. My son thinks it's funny to play peek a boo with people under the door and opening the door right as I take my shirt off!
Good luck in NYC!
- October 1, 2007 at 11:14 AM
Working in retail part-time (and health insurance the rest -- go figure that combination), I will say as a sales associate we do try to clean out dressing rooms, but people are really lazy and messy I've found.
I also have a suggestion for you -- Talbots is a national chain with everything from casual to professional to even some evening clothes. We are having a Fall sale at present and the associates (I'm one in PA) are very happy to help you find something that will work for you and are comfortable in. I suggest you check to find a store in your area and stop by -- you can even call first and explain what you need and they will put some things aside for you to try (no charge) and that way you won't waste time.
Good luck.
- October 1, 2007 at 11:20 AM
The doorbell is to notify the peeping Tom security guard to turn on the hidden camera.
- October 1, 2007 at 12:10 PM
- March Hare said...
Count me in as one who brings multiple sizes of pants and blouses into the dressing room. I nursed four kids. I have boobs. Apparently these are unknown in the parts of the world where women's blouses are made! The blouse that fits across my bosom has sleeves that cover my hands. TG for 3/4 length sleeves!
Now that my children are older, it can actually be a pleasant experience shopping with them. However, either they don't find anything and I find a lot or they find a lot and I don't find anything. They are really good at searching the Clearance rack and the local thrift stores--I've trained them well! :)
- October 1, 2007 at 12:10 PM
- Brenda said...
My kids are all older now, but the worst to me was the dressing rooms with a curtain. Toddlers love swinging those babies open. And since you can't see me, I have no trouble trying on my size 0s. Bwahahahaha!
- October 1, 2007 at 12:35 PM
- Gwen said...
I am just like you..I have nothing to wear but jeans and tops..lol The other night we were getting ready to go out to dinner with family and I come out in a black top, jeans and black boots and my husband said WOW you usually don't dress like that..I said Well tonight I guess I do..It was so nice that he noticed, when you were talking about the loud doorbells on the dressing rooms..my almost 16 yr old Step daughter loves to mess with those things when we going shopping UHH teenagers! LOL I love reading your blog
- October 1, 2007 at 12:53 PM
How to avoid shopping with the kids: find the one place they hate to go. For me, that was the fabric store. My son wanted to go with me everywhere I went, thinking he'd get something when I went shopping. So I told him I was going to the fabric store. He'd stay home every time. My daughter, six years older, knew that the fabric store was just boring enough that she didn't want to go, so I just told them both that I was headed there nearly every time I went out. At first I felt guilty, but then I realized that I hardly ever got to go shopping alone and if this was the way to do it, then so be it. It kind of became the family joke. My son, now 31, still rolls his eyes at me if I say I'm headed to a fabric store!!
And for your TV interview? Get something in your BEST color!! If you're not sure what that is, write to me and I'll do a quick color analysis on you and let you know!!
- October 1, 2007 at 1:04 PM
- Matchbox Mom said...
Sometimes I leave my clothes in a dressing room because i'm so ticked off that I couldn't find anything, and I take it out on the attendant that has to put the clothes away. I know, it's mean, but what can I say? Sometimes I get a little irate.
- October 1, 2007 at 1:09 PM
- Annalea said...
There's a reason why I have no decent clothes. Something to do with tiring of shopping online, and never being able to get away by myself to take care of that rather important job of making sure I'm covered in something other than nearly 10-year old sweaters and worn-out jeans. I'm not even going to start in on real "grown-up" clothes. ;o)
Best of luck on your shopping expedition!
- October 1, 2007 at 1:23 PM
- Sherry said...
I don't have kids yet but I can only wonder what they will be like. Thinking of how I was when I was a kid. Wow I am scared. LOL! I read your e-bay post and laughed so hard. I added you to my blog so that others will check it out. Hope you don't mind. Have a bless day.
- October 1, 2007 at 2:07 PM
- Syd said...
I made the mistake of taking my 4 year old and my one year old with me to try on BATHING SUITS....because I am an idiot. The dressing room was one of those with a curtain instead of a door. Imagine my horror when the 4 year old RIPPED THE CURTAIN DOWN while I was half in and half out of an extremely unflatering bathing suit. I don't think I've moved that fast in YEARS!! I wrapped the curtain around me, grabbed my clothes and my kids and went to find another dressing room (and a rock to crawl under) and because God has a sense of humor.....they were all full and I had to WAIT!!
Good luck with your appearance!!
- October 1, 2007 at 2:32 PM
- Caz said...
Excellent! I love your writing. I just thought I drop in to tell you it's reached Northwest England LOL...you're a real celeb now...(sorry, that was my British sarcasm). But seriously, I passed you on (not literally speaking) to a couple of friends, and they loved it.
Looks like your writing really is getting around.
- October 1, 2007 at 3:20 PM
I HATE trying on clothes too. Its a workout for me!
Especially with my 3 year old. She LOVES to "peek" at the person in the next room over & say things like "Mommy she's naked!"
The last dressing room incident went like this:
Me: Stop LICKING the mirror.
Daughter: Well then what can I lick?
Thanks for the laughs!
- October 1, 2007 at 3:24 PM
- The Rocking Pony said...
I was wondering if you'd shopped alone. The last paragraph is a scene that plays out for everyone who has children. Nothing is more embarrasing than being stripped down to your stretch marks and bulges and having your toddler fling the door open and run FAST down the hallway. What does one do? Pretend the kid isn't theirs? Streak after him? It's a lose-lose.
- October 1, 2007 at 4:07 PM
- Dianne said...
I HATE clothes shopping with a purple passion. I did have a brief period where it was fun--but that was when I actually COULD wear a size 0. (Okay, usually a 3, but I DID have some size 0 things!) I'm short, and I have little birdy bones, so I actually looked perfect when I was that small.
Then I quit smoking, and had three more babies....
- October 1, 2007 at 4:26 PM
Unfortunately, there ISN'T an industry standard in the US. Most companies just take a smallish model, measure, and then add or subtract to get the other sizes. Some do it better than others, so once you find a brand that fits stick with it.
- October 1, 2007 at 4:58 PM
- trainbrainmommy said...
As scary as it may seem, you need to go to a store and ask a sales assoc. to help you. You will spend less time and have better success. Just make sure the person looks "with it" fashion-wise. That's why they are there - to assist you. Tell them it's for a TV interview and you want to look GREAT. And as hard as it is, I think this is one time you may want to look somewhere other than the sale rack.
- October 1, 2007 at 5:10 PM
- Rachel said...
I agree with everything you said, the taking 3 sizes thing especially. And I highly recommend that you talk to Susan http://fridaystyle.blogspot.com
for help with the interview, she rocks at stuff like that.
And Manic Mom: my son totally thought it was blood too, and I told him it was chocolate and read him the caption, now everytime he sees it he says "baby: mmmm chocolate!"
- October 1, 2007 at 5:23 PM
When will you be on TV, I can't wait.
- October 1, 2007 at 5:24 PM
- andrea said...
Please get the "terms of service" thing fixed. I would hate to lose your blog. I cant remember my name from way passed when!!!!!!!!! HELP!!!
Love Andrea
- October 1, 2007 at 5:29 PM
- michelle said...
Along with everyone else I agree with you on the shopping. I thoguth of Penny's also when you mentioned the loud doorbell. I hat that thing I only go in there if it is something I just "have" to try on otherwise I steer clear. ever since I took mu Boys shopping with me. as you can probally guess they liked the doorball way to many times for me to handle.
- October 1, 2007 at 6:35 PM
Your blog is so funny that I generally don't read the plethora of comments people leave for you, but for some reason I decided to scan them tonight. I'm so glad I did - I LOL at syd's post to the point that it almost hurt, then again laughed at deanne's post about the child who wants to know what is permissable to lick! --sounds like one of my kids! LOL Ahhh... Thanks!
- October 1, 2007 at 6:40 PM
- Darla said...
Oh, I'm feeling a little deprived because I haven't been able to come read your blog for almost a whole week! I went into preterm labor a few hours after the last time I checked out your blog, a few other mom's blogs, and had updated mine (the "turd" word entry). Now I'm doing the marathon runs between the hospital to feed my 6th little princess and home to tend to my 5 other princesses...no more luxurious bed rest and blog surfing!!! :) Good luck to you on your interview! It will be fun to hear how it goes!
- October 1, 2007 at 6:44 PM
- What it is said...
You're right. There is no industry standard for women's sizes. I actually read an article on this a couple of years ago. How did they manage to get men's sizes super-specific to the point where they don't even really have to try on clothes, but we women are trying on 3 pairs of pants to find the right size???
Good luck!
- October 1, 2007 at 6:58 PM
- Becky said...
I hate shopping for clothes for me! I too always bring in a pair of jeans that I know will be too big just so I can say "Oh wow would you look at that! I have lost so much weight I need a smaller size!!!! At the top of my lungs!
I hate the mirrors in the dressing rooms. They tell a diffrent tale from the one that my hubby and my friends tell me. Its so hard to find clothes that I like anymore. After 2 c sections nothing fits me right anymore.
Even though I can't see the stuff you bought i am sure that it all looks very good on you!
- October 1, 2007 at 6:58 PM
- All moments remembered said...
Being as I just went back to work after 10 yrs of being a stay at home mom, I needed clothes too. I suggest you by a black skirt and some pretty top or sweater to go with it. I have made several outfits out of one blk skirt, one brw skirt and a navy skirt. I di throw a few other bottoms into the mix but those 3 skirts are wonderful. I have seen tons of beautiful skirts with matching jackets all over the place. I would of course DIE if I knew I had to dress to be on TV. You know next time one of them call you or when Oprah calls tell them you need a wardrobe as part of the deal.
You know I think the world would expect you to wear the macaroni necklace!! I once wore a foam bead necklace my daughter made me to the store and everyone was OHHH your a mom!! :) I sure am and proud of it.
Good luck shopping!!
- October 1, 2007 at 7:28 PM
- Lindsay said...
you never fail to make me smile or totally relate. today it was both :-)
- October 1, 2007 at 7:33 PM
I like to bring the baby with me, in the stroller, far from the door, so I have someone to tell that "nobody would look nice in this" or "who would design pants that don't close like this?" or "these pants have the wrong size on the tag".
- October 1, 2007 at 7:40 PM
- Sigmagirl said...
Been there done that! I so can relate... I only have one child to worry about, but the whole keeping the door closed with one foot while the toddler screams "I have to go potty" while you are half naked... just isn't fun! I had a wedding last weekend that I shopped for a week for... and finally took the chance to shop online! WOW! Fantastic... Target.com! They have different clothes than in the store and dressier too for so little money. I think I paid as much in shipping as the outfit itself, but no wrestling with dressing rooms or toddlers! Worth it!
- October 1, 2007 at 8:27 PM
Ohh been there done that!!! Only for me it was not clothes it was swimming suits. It was really bad.
- October 1, 2007 at 8:29 PM
- Manic Mom said...
so... was it JCP or what?!?!? : )
- October 1, 2007 at 8:33 PM
One word when it comes to jeans wear: Stretch. Gotta have it, or else I feel like I'm in a vise! How did we do those jeans in the 80's...you know the ones...lie hanging off your bed upside down and zip them up with a pair of pliers jeans. And we still were able to concieve??? Huh, go figure.
Luck!On the tv show!
- October 1, 2007 at 8:48 PM
- Heidi said...
HILARIOUS!!! I can totally picture that whole thing - well not totally, but you get the point. LOL
If you aren't too busy pop on by my blog and give your imput to my latest dilema.
- October 1, 2007 at 9:13 PM
Syd, that is HORRIFYING! (I mean your bathing suit incident.)
How could you ever live that down? I am shuddering for you. I hate changing rooms with curtains.
- October 1, 2007 at 10:00 PM
You forgot to mention the older children yelling various things like, "You have a big butt mommy!" or "Why does your underwear look like that?!" Other personal favorites of mine are: "Why are you jumping up and down with your pants mommy?" and "Why does your tummy stick out so much?"
- October 1, 2007 at 11:05 PM
My husband works at JCPenney and he said the doorbell is a loss prevention thing. He wouldn't elaborate, he is asleep, lol. I'm lucky I got that much from him.
And I am pretty sure that the reason men don't have to try on clothes is that they are all basically the same shape. Women have so many different shapes, not just sizes.
I also think the reason sizes aren't consistant is for a variety of reasons. I am one of those blessed people that didn't put on that much weight after kids. I did put on some, but not that much. Yet somehow I keep going DOWN in sizes. Because I am CONVINCED clothing companies adjust the sizes every so often so that women who actually have NOT lost weight will go in and suddenly be an 8 instead of a 10 and in total euphoria will go out and buy 5 new pairs of pants when they were only going to buy 1! In reality the pants are still the same size, just the number on the tag is different. They are playing with that same tactic you use when you take in the intentionally too large pair!
Someone also pointed out to me that often the more expensive the clothing store, the smaller number you can wear. When I go to a place that costs a little more I can usually go down two whole sizes!
But given that my husband works at JCP and has all the inside scoops (not to mention the discount) and I can sometimes get clothing for under $1, I tend to shop there most of the time! (Once he came home with 2 pairs of jeans and shirt for 27 cents; 8 cents each, 9 with tax! Don't you just hate that?!)
- October 1, 2007 at 11:27 PM
I was thinking you were at Kohl's...but I suppose Penneys would work, too.But you need something better. I agree with whoever said try Nordstrom...you deserve it! Go splurge!
- October 1, 2007 at 11:37 PM
- DomesticGDS said...
I have just discovered the only thing worse than shopping for clothes is shopping for formal wear. I have an awards ceremony to attend and I need a formal dress. Why is it that all dresses of a long formal nature look like either something that your Grandmother would wear to a wedding, screams "REUSED BRIDESMAID", make you feel like you should be a "West Side Story" chorus member, or like a "Dancing With The Stars" cast off. Who are these women that can wear no bra and show their backs from their necks to an inch above their behinds?
You should really go get fitted for a bra. Most "upscale" department stores will do it for free (like Macy's or Catherine's, that's a plus size store, but they will fit anyone for free). It's not nearly as invasive as everyone thinks, you can keep your clothes on, and you would not believe how it changes your look. As Patricia Heaton said of her boob job, "I lost 10 pounds when I didn't have to tuck my breasts into the waist band of my pants anymore." Also try Old Navy online. They have a "shop by outfit" category that has everything from top to bottom and you can print out the list and take it to the store and try it on. Kinda like giranimals, but for adults. And they have work type clothes, too.
Good luck & Can't wait to see you on TV!
PS-> Those aren't grey hairs, they are platinum blonde highlights.
- October 2, 2007 at 8:15 AM
Ack! Clothes shopping! I'm so right there with you. Well, not literally. Who needs actual witnesses to the multiple sizes, sucking in, stretching, "Oh-my-I-wonder-what-is-wrong-with-these-mirrors?" thing??? And the worst?? The absolute worst?? Swimsuits! Which is why I only own a suit from nearly 9 years ago which no longer has elasticized leg holes. Of course, it's a really good excuse, errrr, reason not to have to appear in it publically! :-) Seriously, the world should thank me. ;-)
- October 2, 2007 at 9:09 AM
- Lesley said...
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I just love your blog. Sorry about the postponing of your TV appearance. But, I have my Tivo set to record the World News tonight!
- October 2, 2007 at 2:16 PM
Ugh, I totally feel you on buying clothes, getting them home, and then not liking them nearly as well. My closet is full of clothes like that. I used to wear some of them, but then I decided I didn't like the way they look so I quit wearing them, and quit wearing them, and quit wearing them... until I get down to a tiny amount of clothes. It's awful.
They do use mirrors that make you look skinnier, too, which doesn't help when you get home and realize that your butt actually IS as big as you were remembering, and not as small as it looked in the mirror...
- October 2, 2007 at 6:47 PM
I was at Sears recently and they had the ding-dong thingy but it was so piercing I about had a heart attack when it went off. I am not exaggerating. And then, because they were having a sale and there were a lot of shoppers, it went off again about every five seconds. I think it's to alert the saleperson that there's someone in the dressing room to help them keep an eye out for possible shoplifting. Whatever. I am never shopping in Sears again. On principle. If they're going to make my shopping experience so miserable, I don't need to give them my money. Bastards.
Love your writing -- I see I'm not alone. Found you through the Ebay thing that seems to be circulating among several blogs. My favorite part was the regurgitated coffee cake. I laughed out loud. And it's so true.
- October 3, 2007 at 1:48 PM
I just wanted to let you know that you are hilarious. My aunt sent me your link a couple weeks ago but i was too busy to actually sit down and take a look until today......i spent the whole day reading your blog from the very beginning (Shhhh don't tell my boss!)
I myself am not a mom, BUT i did spend a fairly high percentage of my younger days (around 80%) raising my younger sister and autistic brother. Both of my parents had to work full-time jobs to make ends meet- you know the usual stuff that just about everyone goes through. i've been through the changing diapers, never ending laundry , what in the world to make for supper, no you make not eat that fly, stop jumping on the furniture, and i told you that you would get hurt if you jumped on the furniture, kind of days. Needless to say, such an experience has been a VERY effective birthcontrol for my husband and I.
you are appreciated, not only for giving voice to the underappreciated overworked moms, but for showing that life is what it is, you might as well find the humor in it.
i don't have a google account and i am not very computer savvy, but i want to know all about your book!!!
- October 3, 2007 at 3:42 PM
- KARA said...
I just wanted to say I hope all is well with your family and its just cause you are so super busy we habve not heard from you. I hope nothing is wrong
- October 29, 2007 at 7:58 AM

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