Over the past 2 weeks… shoot, the past month, really… our family of TexasNorth readers has hit some pretty rough road. Bumpy, gravelly, uneven, curvy road. There are serious financial issues, pregnancy complications, multiple miscarriages, harsh weather, awful medical diagnoses, marriage deserts, and just plain junk floating around out there in our community.
I figure, in light of everything and as the sun peeks out today for ever-so-brief a moment, we should escape. So. Forget your bills. Forget your laundry in the washer and your disproportionate body. Forget your nosy neighbor and your kid who has started pinching people. Forget your floors and your job and that one project that is staring at you.
Let’s pretend.
I’m giving you (and me) any amount of money. We’re going to go shopping for a couple of things you’ve always wanted but are too smart to buy. Then, we’re going to go on a vacation where the food is free and everyone gets along (because we’re not taking anyone you know).
My treat.
Here are my picks:
I want this gown for delivery because it’s frivolous and pretty.
I want this laundry basket, but don’t hold it against me if I turn it into a crib.
I want these boots in a bad way.
And, I want to go to Belize and have a strawberry daiquiri on the beach while wearing this swimsuit.
I know things are gross right now. Hard and weird and sticky and confusing. I know there are tears and hair-pulling and restless nights. I know you just don’t feel like your usual self… and I am so sorry. I understand. I really do. Hang in there. There will come a day when forward movement is a little more obvious and a little less painful.
In the meantime, let me help you dream a little 🙂
What would you like?
Apple pie, anyone? 
February 8th, 2010 at 7:59 am
🙂
February 8th, 2010 at 9:09 am
I needed this today. I woke up to find Cohen and her crib and all its contents covered in vomit. Poor baby. Just when you think life can’t kick you in the crotch any more than it has… it does! Escape!
February 8th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Aw, honey. We woke up with the same in Ry’s bed… except from the other end. Nice.
February 8th, 2010 at 9:12 am
love that laundry basket and I was thinking crib too! I really want to see a bigger image of that delivery gown but it won’t blow up. I LOVE it and it is so reasonable. Thanks for taking us to Belize!
February 8th, 2010 at 10:18 am
Sun, check out these ones too: babybeminematernity.com
Super fun 🙂
February 8th, 2010 at 9:48 am
thought it was such a great idea i had to share:
thecreatives.org
thanks kate!
February 8th, 2010 at 10:18 am
Thanks, Holly!
February 8th, 2010 at 10:49 am
I really needed this today! Thanks! And, I’ll go to Belize with you anytime!!
February 8th, 2010 at 10:54 am
what a great post for a dreary Monday in February. I love it all.
February 8th, 2010 at 11:00 am
I can’t find exactly what I want – maybe you can help, Katie, since you helped me with my boots a couple of months ago (I love them, by the way).
I need new everyday shoes to replace my Eastland Newports. Comfortable, cute. I’d like something a little less clunky than the Newports. With a bit of elevation, but not like a real heel. Does that make any sense?
Small, secluded cottage on the beach in Hawaii. Not sure how much pretend that is, though. We might really do it – for a few days, anyway.
February 8th, 2010 at 11:25 am
yes, belize is a great idea. Myron asked what I wanted to do this weekend and I said go to the beach. I would also like a pair of Chocolate uggs…..
Thinking of you….
February 8th, 2010 at 11:47 am
Amazing, Katie! 🙂
My wish list is short – a bed and lots of sleep. And a massage. ::yawn::
February 8th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
i needed a trip away. love that gown, that basket, those boots and that suit. all so cute.
hmmm, i think i’ll dream about going to the spa all day, one wear you wear a big bathrobe and soak in mud and all that wonder.
thanks for this.
February 8th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
I’d like a 4.0 in both my Microbiology class and also in my Anatomy and Physiology class. And therefore by default, understand everything that I am studying.
February 9th, 2010 at 12:23 am
Two words: Santa Barbara or Palm Tree. Either would work. Both would be best. Forever.
February 9th, 2010 at 10:07 am
I would like a house in the woods, a car that is less than five years old and doesn’t sound like a cargo aircraft when accelerating, and a baby. That’s gonna be one big day of shopping, so hold on to your hat!
LOVE that swimsuit. Oh my gosh. And Belize? My aunt goes there on a somewhat regular basis, I might be able to make some sort of “stowaway” arrangement with her for you.
February 9th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
My only wish is mint chocolate chip ice cream that didn’t really count as calories.
February 10th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
I made a blog post today with my picks!
http://littlebabylulu.blogspot.com/2010/02/pretend-play.html
February 10th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
I want a weekend with no papers that need graded…I want the opportunity to just lay around with the perfect movie and never ending popcorn…
February 11th, 2010 at 9:38 am
I think I need those boots and that bathing suit, but not to be worn together mind you:) but what the hell we’re in belize!
February 14th, 2010 at 9:50 am
I like this pretend game. We needed it, somehow. And I also wanted to say that your recent comment on Amy B’s post was so kind. Thanks for being such a supporter to those of us down here in Tejas. We luv ya, Katie.