Say a prayer for me, girls.
Loulabelle is turning four at the end of this month. We are planning a CandyLand party to celebrate our sweet lollipop of a girl. Everyone is really excited for a party with tons of candy and a chocolate fountain. It should be loads of fun.
Anyway, the big dilemma (for me) has been what Lou will wear. Does she want to be Queen Frostine? Princess Lolly? Plumpy? Everyday we change our mind and now it is go time. I need to know.
Today she said she just wanted to be the girl on the gameboard. The sweet little blonde girl with overalls and red/white tights. Very sweet. Somewhat easy.
So I thought.
Nary a website had cute little red and white tights. On a whim, I started flipping through a Hannah Andersson catalog when I saw these leggings. Very possible, but I would need the Hannah dress to go along with it. I just don't see her wearing red and white striped tights without the whole ensemble.
By now I am bored out of my mind looking at this catalog.
Yeah, right. I was DROOLING over all the pages. I think I actually digested some of them. Like this and this. This dress actually made my womb open and make room for triplets.
After getting over that cute little cable knit dress, I found this. Cue the lights. Cue music. THE. PERFECT. DRESS for a CandyLand party. The perfect dress for a lollipop girl like Loulabelle.
I needed an intervention right then. Right there. I called Shelley to have her talk me through the rest of the catalog and then support me while I threw it in the trash. Well, talking with her was like calling Hannah Andersson and chatting with a customer service rep. She offered me NO backbone. NONE. In fact, she pointed out all the wonderful features of the Hannah Andersson day dress. Supposedly, these dresses will last 10 years and they clean themselves.
My day went on and I did my best to get this dress out of my mind. I tried to ignore Shelley. Then I talked to Sonja. She said, "YOU HAVE TO GET THIS!!" She also went on to say that it will last for years. I wonder if both my friends get a kickback from Hannah herself.
Since I easily cave to peer pressure, I called the company just to "ask a question" about the dress.
Will it arrive in time for her party? YES.
Does it last 10 years? YES.
Does it clean itself? YES. YES and YES.
I am weak. I bought the outfit. I did. It was the most I have ever spent on clothing for my kids. But since it has a shelf life of 10+ years, it should pay for itself.
So really, it's a bargain at a mere $6 a year.
17 comments:
It is ADORABLE and there could be NO Candyland party without THAT dress! 'Nuf said!
Just so sad I'm going to miss seeing her in it and equally sad about missing the chocolate fountain.
Shelley, you know I love ya! I had fun "shopping" with you today. I am happy you offered me no backbone :)
There is no way you could let her attend her party wearing anything else. I am with Shelley and Sonja. It is her birthday and she needs a candy dress no matter what the cost.
You did the right thing. I am proud of you. Now that you have ordered once, there is no stopping you. Hanna Anderson, look out!
I hope you also got the tights. If not, you better call back right now.
OK, first...I've been eyeing that tutu for months...
Second...The ivory cable knit dress is cute enough to make MY womb open up too...I just don't think it'll do anything about Jason's vasectomy...
Third...I stand by my words, and am glad I gave you no backbone! I love Hanna Andersson, it WILL last forever, and it does (almost) self clean!
I can't wait to see Lou in that adorable candy dress! And to ease Dawn's mind, I'll just go ahead and tell her that, Yes, you bought the leggings too! A year from now, when you're pulling it back out for a whole new season of wear, you'll thank me!
Oh, and No, I don't get any perks for being a Hanna rep...but maybe I should check into that...
Everyone's right. That dress is THE perfect dress.
And that cable knit dress... there are NO WORDS!
I must not go back to their site. I must not go back to their site. I must not go back to their site. I must not...
I'm so goin' there right now!
You have to post pictures of Lou in her party apparel!
That is the cutest post!!! The dress is adorable. I have a boy, so I'm not familiar with that catalog..but what cute stuff!
good for you janelle! nothing like a little online retail therapy! keep up the good work sonja and shelley! : )
OK...love the dress, but seriously you made your mind up BEFORE you called Shelley otherwise you would have called ME. :) (I love ya Shelley, but yes I think you do get kickbacks from Hannah!)
Yes me the queen of the retail giants and all things discount.
Just keep the Sharpie's up....
:)
Oh and I guess I won't tell ya where serisouly yes they had white and red striped tights yesterday.
She HAD to have that dress. You make me want to have a girl, Janelle! And, this was hilarious to read!! :)
You are going to thank your friends. We have hanna anderson hand me downs that look brand new. It is a bargain, really. What else can you do for $6.00 a year to look so cute?
Too cute! I spend much more on my girl's clothes than on mind. Shoes...that's another story ;-)
Love, Love, Love the cable knit !!! Can't wait to see Lou in the most perfect candy-land dress EVER!!! :)
Oh my goodness! I love the dress and I could totally hear the music playing as I opened up the page that revealed "the dress"! She's gonna be cute enough to eat!
Evidently there are two cool "teresa's" who like talk to you!!
TCLINE
Soooo cute!!!! I can see her in it already. She definitely HAD to have it!
right. because i needed yet another website to cling to in the wee hours of the night.
and just how am i going to explain my recent purchases to buz?
thanks a lot.
Just rent it out! I'll throw Elle a Candyland birthday part for the next two years and just rent the dress from you! :)
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