I want to preface this blog by using the definition of "jinx":Jinx\, n. A person, object, influence, or supernatural being which is supposed to bring bad luck or to cause things to go wrong.

Now - for my story...
Ya know "they" always say - if its too good to be true, it probably is...
Or... if your toddlers being good at a restaurant, you NEVER say it outloud...
you dare even THINK it, because the second you do... expect a meltdown. Or, wow... I sure have gotten the house really clean today - just then, a tornado blows through your living room... and only YOUR living room. Or maybe even, yeah, it sure has been a swell day today right honey? Just then your mother in law calls and announces her surprise visit... for a week... and shes staying your spare bedroom... wow, now thats bad luck... OR, ahem... a jinx... but I had one yesterday that will compete pretty well with that...

I was driving with the boys to Wal-Mart... I had to pick up a few things...
Poly-Fil, Printer Ink, Vaccuum bags... a viberator and some lube, wait what!?
No no... i just made that part up...
that would definitely make the story more interesting though!
Now that your listening... ill continue...
... had to pick up a few things...
while on my way, I was thinking of what I would blog about for...
"Note to Self Saturday"....
and I was totally stumped...
*heres where it all went bad*
I thought - wow... I havn't really done anything stupid this week...
*GASP!*
So I got to wal-mart...
grabbed all my goodies...
(including a $9 eco-friendly toddler potty to keep in the sewing studio for potty training... I recommend one in every room)
I put the potty under the cart and proceeded to the checkout...
They nice lady while giggling with the boys rang me up...
and I put the potty back under the cart.
Just then, I realized I left my wallet in the car in my other bag.
OOPS! Silly me...
So I tell her Ill be right back, she holds my items,
and off I go sprinting towards the door pushing the boys.
While running out of the door the alarm goes off...
*Lets remember... I have hot pink hair, a half sleeve of tattoos... and piercings...*
So the lady stops me and as Im running out, I remember... SHIT! The potty is down there.
I hand it to her, explain I have to get my wallet... etc.
Well, that wasn't good enough... 2 people came over.
Asked for my receipt. I pointed down the isle...
exlained the situation and said, my stuff is down there, I have to get my wallet ill be right back. Walk me out if you want.
Im here to spend over $100, why would I steal a $9 potty chair!!??
Finally they agreed and let me go...
While walking out the door... BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP...
it went off again...
I pulled everything out of my bags... my purse shook out the kids blankets, etc.
At this point, I have a gathering of gawkers... (A month ago zaq bought me a pack of tongue rings from walmart...
Well, today - it was setting off the alarm. I dont know why...
ive been there a ton of times since... except for, the jinx...
So I pulled it out, handed it to her...
again... asked wehre my receipt was.
I had no clue... it was a month ago!
Finally after an almost 15 minute process...
the security lady realized that you had to get those out of the case and pay at the jewelry counter... adn they let me go...
I ran out, got my wallet... paid...
and hauled butt home with my VERY crabby babies at that point...

Recap:
15 minute trips can go terribly wrong when mixed with a jinx... always, always wear your jinx cup... (like a nut up, but better)

Note To Self:
When things are going good KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!!! You WILL jinx yourself... Dont say it.. dont even think it... just go with it... also, when making a Bee-line to the wal-mart door... be sure your not "stealing" anything...

I Need You: Tell me your funniest, most horrible Jinx that you can remember

Dare I be as cheesy as saying - I could FEEL the love packed into this box?
Yes, super cheesy, but true...
The other day we got an amazing Package from MrsVandMe
(www.MrsVandMe.etsy.com)
I opened the box and my 2 year old came running over, scrunched down... and said...
AWEEEEEEE MAMAMAAAAAAA.... in his adorable whiny toddler voice...
(He must have heard me open the Michelle Chang package :)
So instantly he snatched up the blue and orange one...
blue and orange what you ask?
Only the most amazing stuffed monsters Ive ever seen, named Trip and Grip.

Trip is approximately 13 inches wide and 22" tall from the top of his pointy head to the tip of his three-legged toes.
And Grip measures 25.5" from head to toe and 10" from side to side (not including his arms)
They are so big and squishy and absolutely amazing... and machine washable!
She sells the pair for $52.95 or a single one for $30.95.
The are worth even so much more. To find something similar... check out UglyDolls...
They have a similar design idea... same price... about HALF the size...
are mass produced... are made with ZERO love... and absolutely no originality...
So rather than being disappointed... be completely blown away like I was...
These photos do not do trip & Grip justice You really just have to love on them to understand just how awesome they are... and their so friendly and well behaved too!
Look at him here...
Sitting with the boys watching tv before bed...

and here...

Waiting patiently for his kiss goodnight... what a good monster :)
Dont you wish you could have one?
Well, this is a giveaway blog... soooooooooooooooooo YOU CAN!
Go to the Mrs. V & Me shop
and tell us what you love... she has so much more than just monsters...
Diaper bags... bibs... and check this out...
a Vlad the Vampire Woobie...


So, check the shop and tell me your favorite thing from her shop...
This weeks winner will be entered to win the green Trip monster in the first photo!
So, as mentioned the the blog before this...
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Its only open to US residents UNLESS those outside the US want to pay shipping...
They are so big and lovable it will be approx $30. So if your cool with that, then comment away and good luck!

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cuz well... we all love Zombabies :)
I actually happen to have TWO of them!! But thats for another blog...
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Remember those perfect footie jammies you used to have?
The ones that were soft and snuggly and had the grippers on the bottom?
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www.RockerByeBaby.etsy.com


Congrats Lexi on winning by Booger Bashers!!

Lexi said...

I just wanted to tell you that your stuff is absolutely AWESOME! I especially love your "Weenie Beanies". Absolutely GENIUS!! I haven't bought anything from you yet, but I'm definitely planning on it!