...but I cannot see myself spending $100 on a bathing suit! Really? Is this what swimsuits cost these days? Remember, I have been wearing the same suit for a LONG time (intermixed with my Old Navy maternity suit). So, it really has been a while since I have bought one. But WOW. A few people mentioned that I should try Land's End. I wasn't too thrilled with the idea at first because my concept of Land's End is the outdoors middle-age woman. I don't want cleavage hanging out for the world to see (I feel so silly with anything low-cut!) but I don't want to look like a nun, either. I also really didn't like the idea of ordering online because I wouldn't be able to try it on and then if it didn't fit I would have to send it back, wait for a new one, blah blah blah. But, after someone commented that they can be returned to Sears I thought, "what the heck?" and I got on their website. And I found a suit I LOVE.
Cute and feminine but very modest....my type of suit. I was so excited! And then I realized that the price was JUST for the bottom! So after searching for 10 minutes for the top pictured and threatening to call Land's End and tell them what I thought of them showing a top they don't even carry, I finally found the cute little top and did some quick math....$48 + $52 = $100! You should have seen the look on Jason's face when I told him I found a suit I liked and then told him the price. Then again, this is coming from a guy who when I met him when he was 24 was still wearing clothes he got in junior high. Anyway, so tell me, is this a typical price for a swimsuit these days or should I keep looking?
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Anyway....
Am I a bad wife to be secretly (okay, not so secretly) happy that my husband is sick? Although he isn't bed-ridden, he does have a cough and cold and since he works with food he really can't be coughing at work. So, he has a sick day today. And then with the already planned four-day weekend, he is home for the next FIVE days! I am soooo happy! So very, very happy! Five days to be together as a family. Five days to take life a little slower and to get some things done. Plus, since he isn't confined to a bed or anything we can actually go out and do something. Yippee! I am one happy woman.
The other plus of him being sick is that he went to bed early last night. He and Caleb were cuddling on the couch and they both fell asleep at around 9:00. So, since I have been staying up quite late (since I don't have to get up until the kiddos get up which is usually between 7:30 and 8:00) I get plenty of sleep. So, I had over three hours to scrap last night! I had everything else done that needed to be done last night so I just soaked in the quietness in the house and played! Yea! And shock of all shocks, I actually posted most of the LO's in my gallery at DST. These aren't great masterpieces but I sure had fun!
Credits are HERE
Credits are HERE
And then the next two were super simple LO for a new project I am working on. I used to journal all the time and since I started scrapping I haven't much done it at all. I really miss it. So, I decided that I would journal a year of my life. I plan to do a LO for every day (I might miss some days, but I can go back). They will be simple LO's usually. I will also journal more extensively at times in a Word Document and then in an album place them side-by-side. So, here are my first two days:
Credits can be seen HERE
Credits can be seen HERE
And just one more...to celebrate this coming in the mail yesterday
Another one using SP's BELLA COLLECTION kit...yummy!
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Before I go, here are some yummy little Easter treats I made for Alaina's Easter party today
Have a great day! And Jason turns 33 tomorrow...if anyone sends me a birthday card for him before 7:00 am tomorrow will get a free template pack of their choice. Show him some love :)
How great both of your birthdays are days within each other! Janet you are an amazing ARTIST! Good luck on finding a good suit for less money I don't even wear bathing suits but that does sound like quite a bit of $$. Hey I also decided on the SP Bella Kit for the album since I already had it but I'm having a rough time... :( Anyways have a great day with your whole family!!!
Posted by: Liz | April 05, 2007 at 09:43 PM
I would SOOO spend that and more on a suit!!!!!! I love that suit and think it's sooo stylish!!!! OMG enjoy that 50mm! It's such a fun lens!
Posted by: Shabby Miss Jenn | April 05, 2007 at 10:24 PM
i am loving the bathing suit...might have to check it out myself:) Love blog hopping - all the cool things you find.
To get a good suit (that will last) the price is probably about right...although it makes me cringe. Sounds like you'll get a ton of use out of it.
Go for it!
Posted by: leslie | April 05, 2007 at 11:55 PM
O.M.G!!! Bathing suits run for $100 now?!?!? Nooooooo!!! But that is a CUTE suit for sure! In fact, I wanted to run over and order me one...until I read the part that it was a total of $100 smackaroos for it! Ack!
But if you are in dire need of a suit and haven't bought one in YEARS, I'd say it would be a good investment, eh?
Posted by: Rona | April 05, 2007 at 11:59 PM
If it is something you will wear often and for several years, then yes, I would spend $100 on a high quality suit (and Land's End is definitely high quality; I also like Speedo brand suits). If you almost never wear one, then I'd say look for a cheaper one. I wear one only every 4-5 years, so a Sears or Wal-mart something is just fine for my purposes. And I have to comment on your layout about your 30th birthday. I could have written that myself. You almost perfectly captured my feelings on the matter (except I only have one child).
Posted by: Erin | April 06, 2007 at 01:02 AM
Ohhh Janet--that's a tough-ee! $100 is a bit pricey BUT if you are going to wear it a lot and really don't think you will be happy with anything else you can find, then I think it is worth it. It stings when you shell it out, but the alternative of buying a cheapie and then a month later getting this one b/c you realize the cheapie just isn't gonna cut it--that is worse! Sooooo sorry I missed your b-day yesterday but I made you card today-LOL!!!!! And have fun with your new lens!!!!!!!!!! B-day card link here: http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=97250&ppuser=86
Have a great weekend!
--Hollie
Posted by: PaulineLucille | April 06, 2007 at 02:37 AM
Well - you stayed WAY to quiet on your birthday girl!!! You stinker! HAPPY BIRTHDAY - I hope it was a good one - you are so young - younger than my hubby by a few months!!! ;) Love the idea of journaling your days of the year - I am afraid too many of mine would be negative sounding and then when people look back at them they will be like "my - that girl was horrible" LOL! Love your first two pages girl! Have a fabulous birthday weekend - enjoy!
Posted by: MandaKay | April 06, 2007 at 03:03 AM
You sound just like me about swimsuits. I about choked when I paid $80 from LandsEnd...but I figured a nice suit that actually won't start sagging after a few wears and washes and will last for a few years is worth paying for. I did the clearance rack at Target swimsuit one year and I decided I'd rather buy a nice one every few years than a new cheaper one every year. I say - go for it! And also - I think our husbands must be twins with the wearing clothes from years and years ago. That totally made me laugh. It's nice to be thrifty but some things are worth spending a little bit more to get a good product. Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Heather | April 06, 2007 at 03:13 AM
Oh - and I totally love the photo with the umbrella. That is so funny and darling! And I love your journaling on the 'bring forth a new day to conquer' layout. So perfect for motherhood and life!!! Realistic but hopeful for a new brighter tomorrow.
Posted by: Heather | April 06, 2007 at 03:16 AM
Yes, the swim suits are that much these days! Usually run from $30-40-50 per piece! =( Are we making the card for YOU or your husband?? =)
Posted by: Brianna | April 06, 2007 at 03:48 AM
I love that bathing suit, but wow, that sure is a lot of $$$. Not sure that I'd be able to part with that much, LOL. I love your layouts too. Happy belated birthday to you, and here's a card for your hubby for tomorrow http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=97350&ppuser=4182
I hope he likes it! My birthday was a week ago, and I too got a new camera lens from my hubby. Have a great Easter, and weekend!
Posted by: Rainee | April 06, 2007 at 07:24 AM
I love the journaling/scrapping every day idea, not sure I could do every day as they may all start to sound the same, but I may try something like that! What a great way to presever the little things you may not normally preserve! Happy belated birthday too!
Posted by: Lynette | April 06, 2007 at 10:44 AM
I pretty much felt the same way about the price when I was looking for a new suit! But, the LE suits are so worth it. Mine is a few years old & I've worn it alot, it still looks great! They don't sag or ride up where they shouldn't. ;) I say go for it!
Posted by: Jodi | April 06, 2007 at 08:18 PM