Gah, I'm such a lightweight. I had to LOOK up the word breathalyzer since I knew there should be a Y in there somewhere, but couldn't be absolutely certain..
I've been diagnosed with bronchitis today, but I'm such an old hat at this condition by now that I only go to the doctor's office just to let them take my vitals, tell them what they're going to decide, and hold out my hand for my Z Pack so I can take my antibiotics like a good little girl. For someone who doesn't even like to take an aspirin when she's in pain, I don't joke when it comes to respiratory infections. Gimme my drugs, man.
Anyway, (and this may be partly responsible for the last paragraph) (yes, I've just read it, it is definitely responsible for the last paragraph which I will leave in just to teach myself a lesson) I took some NyQuil to help me get over the first night's hump before the Pack can attack my lungs, AND THEN remembered that I hadn't written my Spin for the week.
Oops.
I have maybe ten minutes left before I decide this blog would be better written in Russian so let me pick out some photos and sign off before I accidentally log onto Woot and try to buy a refurbished toilet plunger.
Being of less than sound mind and body, I stuck my mouse into the photo folder and pulled out the fourth picture of the eighth folder. No special reasoning behind it. It just looked good.
And that picture is what i found. These are Sprite's Crocs. John bought her six pair when we were in Fort Lauderdale for Thanksgiving and the Croc company rented space in an empty store front for three days, selling endless combinations for five bucks a pair. (Looking back on it now, I don't think it was the Croc company at all, none of the boxes were labeled with the brand name and the employee writing out the receipts, yes, the receipts were handwritten, didn't even spell Crocs correctly. Unless Crocs has a K in it. It doesn't. I Googled that too.) Now, I'm not a fan of Crocs myself, too many stories about kids getting trapped on escalators while wearing them, and, well, they're just ugly.
But THESE Crocs? Were actually okay. Black and somewhat reminiscent of Alice In Wonderland, and devoid of those widgets (Giblets? Gidgets?), they were able to withstand the pressure brought about by a four year old and look somewhat decent when she wore a dress. Oh, and they were rubber.
Somehow, one of the shoes got stuck in a leg of Sprite's pants and took a ride in the washer AND dryer. (Something I should have noticed when I heard the tale tell thumping going on during the spin cycle, but I figured since the child and both dogs were accounted for, whatever it was wasn't worth investigating when I was trying to catch up on my Glee episodes.)
So I guess it turns out rubber shoes aren't pre-shrunk. (They should put that on the label.)
Another thing they should put on labels? Don't blog while medicated. (My screen looks pink now.)
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Vandy over at The Testosterone Three and Me
Mama Badger over at Out of the Boondocks and Into the Burbs...
Kate over at Recommended Daily Dose
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Mrs. Bear over at Outnumbered Two To One -Updated Friday! Fresh Spin!
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Next Week's Spin Cycle: Rules
We all (well, most of us) live in a rule abiding society where you can't speed, you can't smoke in certain areas, you can't even park past 5 PM, and you must wash your hands after using the loo. (I am definitely not fighting the last one. In fact, if I could, I would promote it incessantly.)
What rules do you absolutely live by? What rules can't you stand and try to break them every chance you get? Or let's say you were able to make your own rules, what would those rules be?
The rules of this Spin Cycle are... yeah, you know the answer to that.
See you next week on the Spin Cycle!
I got a wonderful pair of rubber flip flops because my size 7 friend left hers in her car, parked in the Arizona sun. They shrunk to a perfect size 6.
Go take your meds and go back to bed.
Posted by: Michele | September 09, 2011 at 06:45 AM
We shrunk a pair of cheapy pretenda crocs for Bruiser this summer. Who knew that taking crocs that have been sitting in the sun and throwing them in to a wading pool would shrink them up to two sizes? We do, now.
Posted by: VandyJ | September 09, 2011 at 09:27 AM
I had the most comfy pair of Croc flip flops that I left out this summer. Within the span of a few hours, they became Miss G's because they shrunk to fit her tiny feet. Quality...that's what I'm talking about! Feel better!!
Posted by: The Stiletto Mom | September 09, 2011 at 10:17 AM
I am a HUGE fan of Crocs, although I rarely wear their signature boat shoes any longer. I have multiple pairs in multiple styles and colors; my favorite pair, in fact, look a great deal like Sprite's.
Posted by: Jan | September 09, 2011 at 10:27 AM
I did accidentally shrink a pair of my Croc flip flops once, but they stretched back out a bit over time. Probably would be a little uncomfortable with the Mary Janes. Is that what they're called?
Crocs are mostly ugly but they seem to be impervious to stink foot which means I am all for them. Lemme know if there is another illegal Croc store front in town, I'd be all over that.
Feel better! And stay away from the Nyquil.
Posted by: Mrsbear | September 09, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Now those are Crocs (or maybe those are actually Crocks...heh!) that I wouldn't mind letting Princess Nagger wear because they're not as ugly as the regular Crocs. ;) And that's too funny you ended up accidentally washing one - and it shrunk?! Crazy! :)
Hope you feel better sooooon! ((HUGZ!!))
Posted by: Stacy Uncorked | September 09, 2011 at 02:37 PM
Hope you feel better soon Jen!!
Posted by: Pseudo | September 09, 2011 at 08:01 PM
Sorry you're sick. Yuck. I'm a fan of Crocs for the kids, they have a few pairs or real ones and a few pairs of the CVS brand (I think they're called Doggers?). They're all the same to me.
Posted by: Casey | September 09, 2011 at 08:04 PM
Who woulda' thought crocs would shrink? Good thing John bought five pairs, though those were probably Sprite's favorite ones. Time for John to take her for new shoes on their nexter father/daughter date!
Posted by: SuziCate | September 10, 2011 at 08:44 AM
I am just not a fan of the Crocs. I've never owned a pair and heard wonderful things about them but they are always just so ugly.
Posted by: Kendra | September 11, 2011 at 01:23 PM
I HAD to laugh at your post and your crocs pic because #1 LOVES crocks and wears them any chance she gets and the other two incessantly make fun of her for it, especially #3. I won't tell you the names they call her. I neer thought about the fact that being put in the dryer might knock them out of whack (shape! Hilarious!
Posted by: Peg | September 11, 2011 at 05:09 PM
I'm following th rules... here;s my spin for this coming week. It will post Monday morning: http://pegbur7.wordpress.com/2011/09/12/play-by-the-rules/
Posted by: Peg | September 11, 2011 at 10:42 PM
Yeah, I'm not into Crocs, either. Both boys have a pair for swimming lessons, but that's all. They're just too ugly. There is a little boy in LG's class that wears them all year (he has WINTER crocs, lined and all!) It's horrible.
Posted by: MamaBadger | September 12, 2011 at 09:27 AM
I had a comment about the Crocs, but then I remembered that I'm supposed to be looking for the baby's shoe that he's hidden somewhere in the house. Those things should have a locator alarm thingy like the cordless phones have.
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Posted by: ally | September 14, 2011 at 03:49 AM
I never knew Crocs could shrink! Or flip flops, for that matter! This could be useful...every time my girls try on Crocs, they are always way too big around the heel!
Posted by: Ginny Marie | September 15, 2011 at 09:19 PM
Crocs are dangerous. Just FYI. We talked to an ER doc and he said more kids come in from running in and then tripping on crocs. So Finn will never have any. But very funny, as always! I really expected more pictures than 1 though (especially with all the amazing photos you and John take...it's very disappointing). I would give you a D for this photo essay! ;)
Posted by: Kate | September 16, 2011 at 08:43 AM
Name brand crocs are on my good things list. They are sooo comfy! I don't like the ugly ones either but there are loads of cute ones.
Posted by: bex | October 06, 2011 at 05:02 PM