Today I officially feel like the dorkiest stay at home mom. I just got my checks in the mail. My last checks were cute little polka dot ones that seemed to say alot about my personality. They were good checks, not the most expensive but better than bank checks! I horrifically opened the box of the checks, you see this time I let Sadie pick out the checks. I don't know why I did this but she seemed excited! You may wonder what kind of check I purchased..... Sesame Street. Can you believe that? I, Stacey O. Long ordered Sesame Street checks, 4 boxes of them! I will be embarrassed to pull them out and write on them. The cashier will think, "Oh she's one of those moms!"
I kind of feel like I am in a rut. I have Elmo checks, a mini van(because you have to have one with 4 kids), and a uniform. I didn't know that I had a uniform until about a year ago. My Mema came over to my house and helped me out by doing some ironing. She ironed my polo shirts and jeans. And said this is your uniform. And I thought about that, I got angry that I had let myself go. I always wear polo shirts and jeans year round. I own no shorts, and don't suppose anyone would like to be blinded by my legs. I have like 5 polo shirts I rotate in and out. My choices are easy for me on busy mornings escorting my kids around! I actually thought I was doing pretty good, I hate sweat pants! I never wear them!
So this is it the life of a stay at home mom!
The checks came with a bonus, Sesame Street Address labels! WOOOO HOOOO!
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Maybe next time, just order the bank checks and with the money you saved, splurge for a sexy top for a date night with Jon. :)
Don't worry, working retail, I saw much worse than Sesame Street checks.
I have these cutsey horse ones right now that I don't know exactly why I ordered. You know teachers do the same thing, we have our rotation of polo shirts and khakis and if you are elementary you have those outfits for special holidays like the valentine vest. :) See, you aren't so different from the other workers in the world. Pesonally, I would have liked sesame stree better than what I have now. Now, can't help you with the van but have you considered going to a business and getting your van painted like the business and they pay you to drive it. How cool would that be, driving around in a Busch Beer van with your 4 kids. :) Love you!
Tell me about it. I am a stay home mom of 3. I love to shop and end up buying all these cute outfits and dresses that end up collecting dust in my closet. I NEVER GO OUT. Or at least not as often as I should. So my so called "uniform" is a tank top (I live in Florida) and jeans.
As for your check situation.. I once ordered checks from Personal Checks Unlimited and expected to get "waterfalls" checks but thanks to my 4 year old ended up with "spongebob". Luckily I only ordered 1 box. And sadly, I never used them.
You are cracking me up with the checks! I have to go shopping with you soon to watch you use them (with a straight face!).
And don't worry about your uniform...at home I'm either yoga pants or shorts and a t-shirts, and out I'm t-shirts and whatever fits my rump! :-) Maybe we should shop together with all that money we don't have!! :-)
My uniform - scrubs and a tank top. I very rarely put on any make up and if I can shower and brush my teeth before 10am, I count myself lucky! Luckily my husband loves me even though I have let myself go! I love the check thing! I bought Mr. and Mrs Potato head checks a while back - I think they bring a smile to some clerk's faces (or maybe that's just what I tell myself)!
I bought a new shirt to add to my uniform collection tonight and thought of you. :-)
Thanks everyone! It helps to know that I am not the only one!
I have a uniform too.
My uniform---solid t-shirts from Old Navy. Seriously, I must have every color.
I got in a rut a few month or two back and went shopping and bought a few things to wear to Rourk's office, but for the most part when I am home or running to the grocery I wear my uniform.
I reluctantly joined the minivan club and I only have two kids. I told Rourk that one day he's going to have to buy me a little convertible. YOu know, so I can up the cool factor.
MSF
This is Amanda Brady...uh... Smith. I don't blog, but I read everyone else's.
PLEASE mail me a letter and use your Sesame St. labels on the envelope! I love it! You are such a kind mom to let that sweet baby choose your checks. :) This blog cracked me up!!
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