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Monday, August 21, 2006Clothing on Clearance and Boxes of BooksNothing makes my day like a package on the front porch. Mind you, this doesn't happen too often in my life. And most of the time, it's not a surprise gift or unexpected delivery; it's something I ordered myself -- usually not for myself -- and for which I've been counting down the days until its arrival. Well, this is going to be the Week of Arrivals in my life. The money that we blessedly received back on our vacation downpayment was largely put to use for much-needed homeschooling supplies. I've already received two full grammar curricula and an Algebra CD-ROM. But the fun-on-the-front-porch (or in the mailbox, as the case may be), has just begun. This morning my Lands' End, dirt-cheap-on-the-overstocks-page order arrived via UPS. I love the particular ring of the doorbell that means the UPS man is throwing something by the doormat. I love the "UPS brown" of the big, noisy truck that's parked by my driveway. So naturally I was brimming with glee as I called my three elder children to the foyer to receive their pre-season winter items: a long-sleeved "T" for each girl, a striped sweater for tall, tall Maggie, and the coolest corduroy jacket for Jonathan (yes, he loves it -- how good am I, buying stuff for my fourteen-year-old that he actually likes?!). For the remainder of this week, I'll be keeping watch at the front door for a spelling book, a Latin course, a tankini (that one's for me), a ninth grade Bible curriculum, and two all-natural palm wax pillar candles. Oh, and one huge-n-heavy box containing our drawing and construction paper for the year. How will I contain my excitement? Seriously, things like this make me feel like I'm experiencing a mini-Christmas. I hate "stuff;" you know, the things that waste your money and clutter your life. But this isn't "stuff." Aside from the odd bathing suit and candle, we're talking about BOOKS! And there is little in life that compares to the sight and smell of a brand new book. I'm really not as "high maintenance" as my dear husband enjoys making me out to be. Simple things in life bring me great pleasure. Really, they do. Okay, so my coffee has to be freshly ground and my sheets need to be one hundred percent cotton. But that's not a lot to ask in the grand scheme of things. Is it? Time to check my inbox for another delivery confirmation email. Happy Monday! |
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9of my readers are feeling chatty:
A tankini???!! Jill, does this mean you're actually planning on going to the pool? LOL!
Nothing beats school supplies. Even though I no longer teach, I still love when back to school supplies start appearing in the stores. I can't wait til it's time to shop for that stuff. I still get a Becker cataloque...and I browse through it for hours. Sad...but true!
I am sort of weird. One of my most favorite things to shop for is office supplies.
One day Brown is going to deliver a big box on your doorstep filled with books. Oddly, they will have the same title and same author.
Kerrie -- Um, no. It means that I will have a bathing suit that's easy to pull down when I have to run inside to pee, should we go to the shore next year. ;)
Jamie -- Me, too! And you must, must, must shop at classroomdirect.com. Seriously! I've used them for years. :)
Dave -- I LOVE shopping for office supplies! Years ago when I was an administrative secretary, I LOVED LOVED LOVED placing the orders for our office. And when the orders came in those big, tan boxes...OHHHHH I love unpacking everything and putting stuff on the shelves, etc.
A box of books on my doorstep.....you're not hinting that I'll be remaindered, are you?? ;)
Oh Sister...classroomdirect.com knows me by my first name:o)
I, too am a big fan of the men in brown!
SHEESH!
I meant when they get published
I agree that there is little in life that compares to the sight and smell (and touch!) of a brand new book. =D I'm happy for you and your family for receiving the goodies! =)
I love getting packages, too! I get so excited when I see the big brown truck, or the Fed Ex truck....or the DHL truck. LOL
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