Micah is no longer a baby. He hasn’t been a baby in quite awhile which makes me very sad. And when I look at old post like this one and old pictures like this. My heart aches for the times when he needed me more. He’s always been more independent then usual for his age, it has been noted by almost anyone who spends a significant amount of time with him. So it makes me sad to think that he will continue to need me less and less, I know it is a great thing that he is independent. I love that characteristic about him, it’s going to be such a useful trait to have throughout his life. I can admit though, that it makes me very happy when he needs his mama to hold him because the giraffes are getting too friendly or wants to sit in my lap while I’m working on the computer. Of course I get frustrated when he gets in a clingy mood because it is at the least convenient times but then I take a deep breath, remind myself that this moment will only happen once. Every moment just happens once, no matter how many moments seem the same. They are not. Milk every moment you can, embrace the crazy ride your child(ren) will take you on. Heck, parent or not. Embrace life and remember that each moment is just that….a moment! Alright, I’m done with my “open your eyes & enjoy life” post. We all know I go into this frenzy so often but I truly believe the little things make life so much more wonderful if you pay attention to them all.
I’ve decided to share my eBay fun a bit more since I am asked about it very often. I have been lacking in the eBay department because I have started selling on Amazon too. But I soon found that a mix of both is a great way to bring in money. I don’t want to bore you will ALL the sales since there were things I was trying to just move out of my store & lots of Micah’s old clothing. But I hope to help other who might be interested in reselling.
This past week I sold 21 items which came to a total of $331.85.
Last (last) Friday I went to an auction with my sister-in-law (Nydia). Well at this auction was a huge bin of purses, while we pawed through it (you are allowed to dig until auctions start) we found Lucky brand bags, leather purses and some stuff that looked of interest. We decided to go in on this lot together since she has three girls and a love for unique bags. And me? I just want to make some money. Well we ended up getting it for $60 (which we split). After pouring over the bags I took home three banker boxes filled with some sweet purses. And here are some that I threw up at auction, some went for lower then I had hoped but I’ve already made my money back & then some. AND still have bags for sale. I sold these bags for a total of $109 this week. I thought many of these bags would go for more then the opening price…so next time I won’t go the auction route, instead I’ll just put a Buy-It-Now with Best Offer on them all.
From left to right, top to bottom: Tre Vero Brown Leather Handbag (sold for $10), Brighton Leather/Faux Croc Purse (sold for $10), Fossil Pink Floral Handbag (sold for $10)
Coach black Leather Crossbody (sold for $15), Dooney & Bourke (Sold for $35), Coach pink suede phone/camera wristlet (sold for $29.06).
And while at the same auction I bought three pallets of miscellaneous goods (mostly toys). PALLETS. I ended up only half filling the back of Nydia’s truck because we picked through all of it for only the best things. And since I can’t remember what toys came from which box I am just going to let you know that I spent $35 on the three pallets. And I am guilty of buying one of the pallets for $15 just because it was FULL of nice wood hangers that looked like they came straight out of some fancy closet or a department store. And out of those pallets I’ve already made my money back plus some. And my ebay store is filling back up.
I’ve only sold three things which include a lot of four vintage yard doll heads (sold for $12.50), GUND Classic Pooh Plush (sold for $10) and a lot of 50 pieces of wooden train tracks & trains (sold for $25).
On Good Friday we spent the afternoon at the Houston Zoo with Micah & one of his favorite cousins, Perla. And while at the zoo we fed the Giraffes!! Waiting in line is always a blast when Micah is showing off his skills.
And it isn’t to shabby to have a cutie like this wanting to hold your hand.
Go on Micah, don’t be shy.
Perla feeding the giraffe & she petted them tons.
After this picture a big, black giraffe tongue came from the right & tried to snatch the last lettuce leaf. And Perla could be heard screaming from across the zoo I’m sure.
Micah just wasn’t too sure of these guys.
And when this giraffe started smelling Micah’s hair…well he nearly had a heart attack!
“Whoever is shittin’ jellyfish needs to go see a doctor!”
Yes that is what my dad proclaimed as he walked out of the restroom. Very funny. I bought the Scrubbing Bubble toilet bowl cleaning gels because Micah’s pee STIIIIIIIIINNNNNKKKKKKSSSSSSSSS. And there is no way for me to constantly clean that toilet until now! TADA!! My toilet no longer smells like the men’s room of some trashy bar.
Yes folks, it is indeed the little things in life.
**PS – This isn’t a sponsored post. I wasn’t paid or given any free swag from Scrubbing Bubbles…but if they want to give me free stuff I’d be happy to take it.**
Everyday my head speeds through which form of exercise will make me happiest for the day. One day it might be a nice run with Micah in the jogging stroller through the park. Some days it will be an intermediate/advanced yoga class that gives me the biggest high afterwards. Yesterday my allergies kicked in and I used it as an excuse not to head to the gym, I’ve been making excuses lately to not work out as hard as usual. And you know where that will get me? Nowhere. Or even worse, gaining the weight I worked so hard to get off. Luckily my diet of mainly fruits, veggies, lean meats and even more veggies are becoming the normal. Yesterday I ate a snickers egg, I felt so sick & my throat burned from the sugar. YUCK!
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I think the reason I’ve become lazy with my workouts is because once I finished Warrior Dash, I didn’t have a next goal in mind. My head is all about reaching goals. In March I FINALLY got my tripod headstand down (or should I say up?)!! So I’ve decided to make it my goal that by the end of April I need to be closer to my forearm stand or mastered my firefly pose. So there you have it internet world, my April goals. So go ahead & pester me about it all month if you want.
My husband is absolutely insanely creeped out by dolls. Seriously. I have a huge collection of porcelain dolls at my moms house since the husband is too creeped out by their soft porcelain & their seem to follow you everywhere eyes. Let’s just call it “seen to many horror movies” syndrome. This usually keeps me from picking up dolls out when I’m thrifting to resell….except for two times. The first time I was at an estate sale & I just couldn’t pass up this vintage doll. She’s blond with pink streaks….PINK streaks. I fell in love, still am but she is finally making her way onto ebay after I creeped the husband out by placing her next to the tv to watch him in December. He can’t stand her.
And then a few weeks ago I found an American Girl doll at the Goodwill. For $5. AMERICAN GIRL DOLL! $5? UH….HELL YES! I knew I’d make a pretty penny flipping her on ebay. I had my husband clean her up before I listed her by taking a Mr.Clean Eraser to her body & he was of course telling me how creepy she was the whoooolllleee time. I just chuckled & told him that she would make a pretty penny so hush & clean her. And since her hair was in major need of some TLC I scoured YouTube for videos on how to fix it…I need to wash it. Wash a dolls hair. Yeah. I had her drying in the bathroom counter with her hair drip drying onto a towel on the floor. And just guess who happens to walk in on her, my husband. Of course. He immediately tells me she needs to be moved somewhere else. But in the end her dress alone I sold for $10! And the doll…well she sold for $65.99! My husband couldn’t believe people would buy “a used, creepy doll” for that much.
The warrior Dash was this past Saturday and well I can happily say I breezed through it. I didn’t finish it as quickly as I had hoped since I wanted to make sure my niece got through it alright but we had a blast during the race. It wasn’t nearly as hard as I had imagined, I guess all that gym time has been paying off! I was most impressed with how quickly I got through the obstacles when I saw these skinny “fit” looking girls having such problems with them. After sloshing through mud, falling into a mud filled hole (went from ankle deep mud to a hole that hit all the way to my chest) and swallowing a mouth full of dirt….well I thought I’d rewarded myself with a turkey leg & a few beers. But now it is back to my green juices, clean eating and healthy living. By the way, Saturday was probably the most well deserved shower of my LIFE.
Micah brought me in “flowers” after playing baseball in the backyard. It’s the small things like this that make me so unbelievably happy. And maybe even a bit teary eyed.
This weekend is the Warrior Dash in my neck of the woods….actually that isn’t even close to being my neck of the woods. It’s actually a solid hour long drive, oooo that means I might get a hour of reading in! But anyway back to the Warrior Dash, it is this weekend. A mere 3.21 miles sprinkled with 12 obstacles. 12 obstacles that they seem to keep changing. And happily they changed the first obstacle so it isn’t waist deep water, having the annoying squish in my shoes & most likely blisters at the end of the day was giving me nightmares. I don’t mind if I covered in mud, cuts or bruises here & there because I’m not to gentle….but squishy, wet shoes to start the course? That sounded like torture to me, I even trained by running on day after it rained and ran towards the puddles instead of steering clear of them. I know it probably seems silly but well everyone has their little quirks, I just happen to broadcast mine on the internet.
Saturday afternoon shall be filled with running, mud, trying my best not to wheeze like the fat kid that I am and to finish it off? Beer but of course. So wish me luck, I’ve been working my butt off by running, weight lifting and hot yoga.
Why yes. Yes it is difficult to get a family picture of us all. And this is the closest we’ve come as of lately. Please note my hair pulled back very tightly since the wind was crazy that day. Micah not even looking. And wait…is JP trying to do a sexy pout? Oh well, this is my family that I love so much. Oh and a statue of a cheetah at the Houston Zoo.
