Will TarzansKat meet Captain Jack? ~A Pirate's Life for 3 Pre-Trippie~ We're back!

[Charleston Princess]

Hold off girlfriend, you're not even there yet! Focus on the good, focus on the good.

Trying too -- you know how it is, though. Those seven days there will fly by -- last year we stayed five nights, six days and it wasn't near long enough. So, this year we added a day so that it is six nights, seven days -- it still feels too short (hence, the idea to add another night -- which I am actually kind of getting over at the moment).

Anyway, I am focusing on the good .

 

[Charleston Princess]

The Merrell sandals I ordered from shoebuy don't fit. They're just a little bit too small when, I walk, my little toe hangs off the edge, which is not good for me.

I am so sick of trying to find good sandals! I am ready to jump on the Croc bandwagon, but don't know what style to pick. And to boot, there's no 20% off code now. Ugh. There are other styles of Merrells, but now I have to go through the process of returning and all that jazz, and wait for another code...

tick, tock...

tick, tock...

That stinks -- your little toe should never hang off the edge -- I think that is a sandal fashion faux pas, and uncomfortable.

I love my Minnie Jane crocs -- I packed those yesterday with my silver Tinkerbell flip flops.

 

[TarzansKat]

That stinks -- your little toe should never hang off the edge -- I think that is a sandal fashion faux pas, and uncomfortable.

I love my Minnie Jane crocs -- I packed those yesterday with my silver Tinkerbell flip flops.

Where did you get the Minnie Jane style again?

 

[Charleston Princess]

Where did you get the Minnie Jane style again?

From the Crocs online store. I have also heard good things about the Capri style of sandals from Crocs.

 

[TarzansKat]

From the Crocs online store. I have also heard good things about the Capri style of sandals from Crocs.

I have been sort of coveting the new capri canvas style. I like the white/black patterned one. Perhaps there will be another purchase in my future.....however, I'm wondering if the ole standard would be good for by the pool, kwim?

 

[Lady Lallie]

The Merrell sandals I ordered from shoebuy don't fit. They're just a little bit too small when, I walk, my little toe hangs off the edge, which is not good for me.

I am so sick of trying to find good sandals! I am ready to jump on the Croc bandwagon, but don't know what style to pick. And to boot, there's no 20% off code now. Ugh. There are other styles of Merrells, but now I have to go through the process of returning and all that jazz, and wait for another code...

tick, tock...

tick, tock...

When I returned my Croc flip flops and exchanged them for the mary jane crocs, they applied the 20% coupon that I had used for the flip flops.

I was investigating Crocs at the mall this weekend and I found another reason why I like the Mary Janes, they are softer. The regular style crocs are much harder on the outside and not as comfortable to me.

 

[TarzansKat]

When I returned my Croc flip flops and exchanged them for the mary jane crocs, they applied the 20% coupon that I had used for the flip flops.

I was investigating Crocs at the mall this weekend and I found another reason why I like the Mary Janes, they are softer. The regular style crocs are much harder on the outside and not as comfortable to me.

Really? Hmmmm.....

Maybe I'll have to try that!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Really? Hmmmm.....

Maybe I'll have to try that!

I just did the exchange online, I was surprised that they applied it themselves!

 

[TarzansKat]

I just did the exchange online, I was surprised that they applied it themselves!

Sadly, I'm out of printer ink, so I'll have to wait until I'm at my mom's on Wednesday! Either that or go out and buy some...hmmm....

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

And when the opening strains come on for the part where Jack Sparrow first arrives on the screen on the mast of the boat, DS yells "Jack Sparrow!"

God bless him.

That's his momma in him right there, that is.

I may just put in the 3rd one because I still haven't watched it....

Or how two became three.

Now we don't really need to discuss how two became three, right? I mean suffice it to say you're all pretty well-versed in that arena?

Kidding.

Actually, if you want to get technical, I know exactly when two became three.

My brother and his girlfriend (who are only a week apart in age) just recently found out they were conceived at the same hotel in the same town on the same night. Don't ask how we got around to that conversation but suffice it to say we did. I was also conceived at the same location, only about 5 years earlier.

our little peanut

my little man

that little nut

My lovey

I love hearing people's pet names for their kids. We call my godson "porkchop" and "jakecake".

I remember he loved Piglet so much, he held his arms up to try to leave with him.

Great mental imagery.

To this day, I still have no idea what Aladdin said. DS wasn't old enough at the time to tell us, so it's between them. I can just tell you there was a lot of talking, and laughing. The PP, seeing a prime opportunity, hopped the fence and started taking picture after picture. I have the best picture of DS and Aladdin, their heads tilted together, smiling into the camera.

AWWWWWW. I've never seen the pictures but I can "see" the pictures.

He said we would need to order everything right then, appetizers, dinners, and dessert.

I could do that. Right now. For my dinners in September. How sad is that?!

I have been sort of coveting the new capri canvas style. I like the white/black patterned one.

These are cute. I have the Athens (no fabric) and can vouch for their comfy-ness. I may try the Capri next.

 

[TarzansKat]

That's his momma in him right there, that is.

My brother and his girlfriend (who are only a week apart in age) just recently found out they were conceived at the same hotel in the same town on the same night. Don't ask how we got around to that conversation but suffice it to say we did. I was also conceived at the same location, only about 5 years earlier.

YIKES! How's that for weird?

I love hearing people's pet names for their kids. We call my godson "porkchop" and "jakecake".

Actually, I have shortened it to my little peanut but the full on, yes I'm a crazy lady nickname was my little badooby peanutsky. Yup. I'm a sucker for that little face.

AWWWWWW. I've never seen the pictures but I can "see" the pictures.

Just picture a little boy with red hair, and a gorgeous Aladdin. That'll do it.

I could do that. Right now. For my dinners in September. How sad is that?!

It's not sad, it just means that eventually I need to take a vacation with you. Because if you can be that decisive about something then when my blood sugar is faltering and I can't think straight, you can look me in the eye and say TK, it's time for a ____insert perfect food at the moment here___

These are cute. I have the Athens (no fabric) and can vouch for their comfy-ness. I may try the Capri next.

I've been harassing LL about her Crocs, but I'd been meaning to ask you how you like yours as well. I thought you had the flip-flops.

 

[Lady Lallie]

I've been harassing LL about her Crocs, but I'd been meaning to ask you how you like yours as well. I thought you had the flip-flops.

Pssshaw! You are not harassing me. I willingly provide information.

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

Because if you can be that decisive about something then when my blood sugar is faltering and I can't think straight, you can look me in the eye and say TK, it's time for a ____insert perfect food at the moment here___

Sadly, I guess Jack Sparrow can't be the answer to everything.

I'd been meaning to ask you how you like yours as well. I thought you had the flip-flops.

Love 'em. BF wants a pair. But that's mostly because he just wants to be cool like me.

 

[TarzansKat]

The Curse of the Black Sandal

Or Blue Mickey Croc

Or Why Can't I Find a Shoe That Fits Me? Or the Boy?

I cannot find blue Mickey Crocs in his size! I'm looking on Shoebuy.com, hoping to purchase through mypoints so I snag some rewards, and they are all out! So I go to a few other sites...they're all out too! Double

Good luck with the blue Mickey crocs!!!

The Merrell sandals I ordered from shoebuy don't fit. They're just a little bit too small when, I walk, my little toe hangs off the edge, which is not good for me.

I am so sick of trying to find good sandals! I am ready to jump on the Croc bandwagon, but don't know what style to pick. And to boot, there's no 20% off code now. Ugh. There are other styles of Merrells, but now I have to go through the process of returning and all that jazz, and wait for another code...

tick, tock...

tick, tock...

That stinks -- your little toe should never hang off the edge -- I think that is a sandal fashion faux pas, and uncomfortable.

I love my Minnie Jane crocs -- I packed those yesterday with my silver Tinkerbell flip flops.

I have been sort of coveting the new capri canvas style. I like the white/black patterned one. Perhaps there will be another purchase in my future.....however, I'm wondering if the ole standard would be good for by the pool, kwim?

When I returned my Croc flip flops and exchanged them for the mary jane crocs, they applied the 20% coupon that I had used for the flip flops.

I was investigating Crocs at the mall this weekend and I found another reason why I like the Mary Janes, they are softer. The regular style crocs are much harder on the outside and not as comfortable to me.

These are cute. I have the Athens (no fabric) and can vouch for their comfy-ness. I may try the Capri next.

I've been harassing LL about her Crocs, but I'd been meaning to ask you how you like yours as well. I thought you had the flip-flops.

Pssshaw! You are not harassing me. I willingly provide information.

Alright...suffice it to say the force is not strong with me in the way of the sandal. And this is on multiple fronts.

The black Merrells I ordered from Shoebuy didn't fit properly, so back they go. Thanks to LL, I discovered that they will exchange and apply whatever discount code you received at the time of purchase.

So I did it.

I jumped on the bandwagon. I haven't felt so high school in years...but in a good way!

I exchanged them for these...

:::sigh:::

Just call me a sheep. I jumped on the Croc bandwagon. It's all LL's fault, really. Her loving praise of her new mary jane crocs just did me in. And they're cute, people. I love my Merrells, but they're not the prettiest shoes in the world...however, they are the most supportive...unless the Crocs will win.

Somebody please cross all their fingers and toes that these fit me and are comfortable. I am losing my mind here.

Not only do I need sandals for myself, but the nut and I went on a little shopping excursion today. I never, ever go to the mall. But I wanted DS to get a haircut, and our normal place wasn't open.

Did I learn my lesson. Let's just say the haircut was so traumatic he got a lollipop and McDonald's for lunch. The woman was awful. She was mean to him, and she nicked him twice. I was but so flabbergasted, I didn't know what to say. I will never, ever take him somewhere other than the kid's hair salon we normally go to. They provide lollipops and put on cartoons for them to watch, and THEY'RE GOOD WITH KIDS!!!! I mean, seriously, people, don't offer to cut a three year old's hair if you can't handle it. She asked him why he couldn't sit still and told him your hair doesn't hurt when I cut....well, yeah, but when you stab him with the scissors it does, you witch.

Phew....sorry.

We've had a rough day.

That's not even where it started. This morning I accidentally locked DS in the car at the post office. Thank god it wasn't hot out. I had to go inside and call my husband. One of the postal workers called the cops, but they weren't able to open my doors because of the type of manual locks I have. He was very nice though, and stayed with us and helped keep both of us calm. DS is too young to know how to unbuckle himself, and was totally strapped in his car seat, so he couldn't open it. Thankfully, DH didn't take that long, and DS was totally fine.

So, let's see. I locked him in the car, traumatized him with a horrible hairdresser, and then tried to take him to Stride Rite to buy new sandals.

Why you may ask?

Because he won't wear the ones he has now! He insists on wearing his sneaks and socks every single day. And it's hot. And while he has inherited my love of Jack Sparrow and all things pirate, he's also inherited my sweat glands. Which means we sweat through our feet. And it's gross. And they stink. Yeah...it's that bad.

So, I thought if I could get him excited enough maybe we could get new sandals.

No dice.

I should add, I am not completely without some semblance of motherly instinct. In between all the drama, he did get to play on the playscape for about a half an hour which was the highlight of his day. I should also add that even though the hairdresser from the ninth circle of you know where was an absolute prize to deal with, the haircut is one of the best he's had. Go figure.

After all that, I had to get the kid a Happy Meal...and truthfully, I needed a double cheeseburger. That dollar menu was calling to me.

I swear to you, we are shoe cursed.

So I guess it's back to coaxing him to wear the pair we have at home. The only problem is today he measured a 9 wide. Which is exactly what he's wearing in sneakers and sandals currently. Which means before the end of the summer, we will need new sandals. I may have to try Crocs for him again, I just don't know what to do. He doesn't want to wear anything but the sneakers. And is it the end of the world...no, but I would love for his feet to be more ventilated.

To look on the bright side, our trip to the post office was to return the Power Rangers tank and one of the tees I didn't like, so that's so money back in my pocket. And if I like the Mary Jane Crocs, it will have saved me about $32, because that's how much more expensive the Merrells were. That's a nice chunk of change, my friends.

Think of all the Dole Whips.

Think of all the Junky Apples.

Think of all the rope to tie up Jack Sparrow....ahem...I really need to learn to control my inner monologue.

Before they take me away, ha-ha...to the funny farm...where life is beautiful all the time.

 

[TarzansKat]

Sadly, I guess Jack Sparrow can't be the answer to everything.

Are we sure on this one?
Well, I guess we are, because I would gauge his response to consistently be rum.

Love 'em. BF wants a pair. But that's mostly because he just wants to be cool like me.

Seriously? Do they make them for men?

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

Or Why Can't I Find a Shoe That Fits Me?

Come shoe shopping with me. I can't solve this problem, in my almight Shoe Queen-y-ness.

Somebody please cross all their fingers and toes that these fit me and are comfortable. I am losing my mind here.

I'm sure they'll be comfy, but if you aren't enamored of the style, seriously, try one of the flippy styles.

The woman was awful. She was mean to him, and she nicked him twice.
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She asked him why he couldn't sit still and told him your hair doesn't hurt when I cut[/quote]

Oh, be very, VERY happy your sis wasn't there with you. I'd have given her quite the mouthful...all the while holding my hand over the peanut's ears so as not to negatively influence his ever-expanding vocabulary.

This morning I accidentally locked DS in the car at the post office.

Aww. The poor sweet pea! Both of you! Though I think this is something you'll laugh about some day, since all turned out safe and sound.

And because I don't want to be a bad long-lost-auntie to DS, let me know when that day is because I'm squelching the tiny part of me that wanted to giggle just a little bit. And not because the situation is funny, because mind you, I realize it must've been very scary for you both, but because someday I will be posting on these boards how I did the very same thing. I am QUEEN of realizing I've locked myself out of the house as soon as my hand leaves the door handle.

After all that, I had to get the kid a Happy Meal...and truthfully, I needed a double cheeseburger. That dollar menu was calling to me.

I hear you. I wish I could LIVE off the Dollar Menu this week. Stupid stress.

Think of all the rope to tie up Jack Sparrow

where life is beautiful all the time

BF works maintenance at said type of institution. NOT BEAUTIFUL. EVER. I will refrain from telling the story about the man who was so adamant that he "didn't need to be there" and "didn't need to talk to anyone" that he...well...um...felt his tongue should be an optional muscle...and made it so. Sorry, I don't mean to get gross here. Some of the stories he comes home with are so sad.

Seriously? Do they make them for men?

Seriously? Are you kidding? Sweets, I know you like shoebuy but head on over to Crocs.com and check out all the options. For example, the mens capris look just like the womens:

 

[Lady Lallie]

Seriously? Do they make them for men?

My dad has a pair of the Croc flip flops, I giggle each time I see him wearing them. My dad is so not a flip flop kinda guy.

 

[Lady Lallie]

I am sorry that you had such a traumatic day. If it makes you feel better, my mom locked me in the car at the age of 2-3 and I don't remember any of it.

I also had a traumatic haircut when I was in third grade. I wanted a haircut like my mom, the lady was evil. My mom swears to this day she was drunk. It was uneven and awful. It was very short, I can't explain it very well. My mom was so upset that she went to her best friend's house afterwards, crying with me in tow, crying too. My mom's friend thought that my dad had died or that they were getting a divorce. I don't have any pictures with me at work but I will see if I can find you a before and after shot. I still get a little bit panicky about getting my hair cut to this day. Also, probably why I have an obsession with hair extensions....

I have been coveting those cute little black mary jane crocs but am holding off until after the cruise, because I don't need them for the cruise...but I do need them for my pirate costume.

I feel lots of pressure about you liking them. I really hope you do!

 

[TarzansKat]

Come shoe shopping with me. I can't solve this problem, in my almight Shoe Queen-y-ness.

Whereupon in this chapter you have now learned that although I may be a goddess and a temptress and I am not shoe savvy.

I'm sure they'll be comfy, but if you aren't enamored of the style, seriously, try one of the flippy styles.

I definitely will. If I don't like them, I'll exchange them for the canvas capris. And if I do like them....those capris may work their way in to my closet anyway....

Oh, be very, VERY happy your sis wasn't there with you. I'd have given her quite the mouthful...all the while holding my hand over the peanut's ears so as not to negatively influence his ever-expanding vocabulary.

Have you seen Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? All I can picture in my mind right now is when Grandpa George starts ranting and Charlie's father puts his hands over his ears.

Aww. The poor sweet pea! Both of you! Though I think this is something you'll laugh about some day, since all turned out safe and sound.

And because I don't want to be a bad long-lost-auntie to DS, let me know when that day is because I'm squelching the tiny part of me that wanted to giggle just a little bit. And not because the situation is funny, because mind you, I realize it must've been very scary for you both, but because someday I will be posting on these boards how I did the very same thing. I am QUEEN of realizing I've locked myself out of the house as soon as my hand leaves the door handle.

It's okay. I was pretty calm, because I knew it would be fine. And, sadly, it's not the first time. My nana was sitting with him in the car for me while I ran into my parents store (he was a baby then) and she went to get out of the car as I was coming back and didn't realize all the doors were locked. That time, the cops opened it for me.

So go ahead. Laugh.

I won't hold it against you.

It is kind of funny. As long as DH doesn't come home and yell at me.

I hear you. I wish I could LIVE off the Dollar Menu this week. Stupid stress.

Sadly, my double cheeseburger did not agree with me. NOCanada. So hold onto that thought when you're thinking of stress eating!

BF works maintenance at said type of institution. NOT BEAUTIFUL. EVER. I will refrain from telling the story about the man who was so adamant that he "didn't need to be there" and "didn't need to talk to anyone" that he...well...um...felt his tongue should be an optional muscle...and made it so. Sorry, I don't mean to get gross here. Some of the stories he comes home with are so sad.

That is sad. And a really tough job. Kudos to him for being able to do that. On the same off topic note, there's a part-timer at DH's workplace, and his full time job is an emergency room tech. Suffice it to say they clean up after major surgeries and such. 'Nuff said.

Seriously? Are you kidding? Sweets, I know you like shoebuy but head on over to Crocs.com and check out all the options. For example, the mens capris look just like the womens:

Do you really think it wise for me to go there?
I mean, I've had one of those days, and am totally feeling spendy.
It could be very, very, very bad.

My dad has a pair of the Croc flip flops, I giggle each time I see him wearing them. My dad is so not a flip flop kinda guy.

See, that's the thing, I don't normally picture men in flip flops. Because none of the men I know where them. Maybe it's just me....I know they make flip flops for guys...and little guys too...as a matter of fact, I saw some for $1.99 today at my local Disney Store which is sadly, closing. They really went to pot after the Children's Place bought them, but that's a side rant. I used to work in this store too, many many moons ago, so it makes me sort of sad. I have a lot of memories there, both good and bad. I totally wanted to get away with getting DS 1.99 flip flops, but he was soooo not having it.

 

[TarzansKat]

I am sorry that you had such a traumatic day. If it makes you feel better, my mom locked me in the car at the age of 2-3 and I don't remember any of it.

I also had a traumatic haircut when I was in third grade. I wanted a haircut like my mom, the lady was evil. My mom swears to this day she was drunk. It was uneven and awful. It was very short, I can't explain it very well. My mom was so upset that she went to her best friend's house afterwards, crying with me in tow, crying too. My mom's friend thought that my dad had died or that they were getting a divorce. I don't have any pictures with me at work but I will see if I can find you a before and after shot. I still get a little bit panicky about getting my hair cut to this day. Also, probably why I have an obsession with hair extensions....

Oh, poor little LL with a bad hair cut! I feel for you.

I used to try to cut my own bangs when I was younger. Suffice it to say, I've gotten much, much better at it now. For the longest time, as an adult, I would not wear bangs. I took the plunge 1-2 years ago, and I LOVE having them. Whenever I trim them, I feel like I've had my hair cut. And it keeps me from going to the salon as much, since I'm a pony tail kind of gal. When it gets really long, I'll get a trim, but I try to go at least eight weeks in between cuts. It's just too expensive at the salon I go to, and I don't trust anyone else not to ruin me.

I have been coveting those cute little black mary jane crocs but am holding off until after the cruise, because I don't need them for the cruise...but I do need them for my pirate costume.

I feel lots of pressure about you liking them. I really hope you do!

NO pressure, love. If they don't work for me, I'll just try another style. What really threw me over the edge of the Croc cliff was that I believe, your mom, who liked Merrells, loved Crocs, so I thought, well, if she likes them, maybe I can give them a try and save myself some cash.