Really, Target?

I am such a sucker for Target.

Seriously.

As in no will power, browsing the aisles, and forgetting what all has been thrown into my cart type of sucker.

Because when one goes into said Target to buy one quick thing and leave with said thing along with:

 A new ladybug quilt for Bella. Which means I need to buy a new lamp and curtains now...

Two bottles of nail polish, one for me, one for the girls.

Two pairs of pink sparkly shoes for the girls.

And a remote control Strawberry Shortcake doll.

That my friends?

 Is the definition of a momma who is much too in love with a certain store.

I Now Know I'm Not the Only One...

...with an addiction to:

Seriously.

Police were directing traffic all over the shopping center in which Target resides.

The parking lot was worse than a shopping mall at Christmas. I'm not kidding....

And when we were leaving today?

(Yes, I went again today...and, yes, I know I have a Target addiction...)

There were ZERO shopping carts left...

I think I'll stick to going during the week where it's still busy...

But nowhere near as insane as today was...yikes!

The Best Date. Ever.

I don't know if I told you all this or not...

It was kind of a big deal to me.

I had a date.

And not with Leo.

*gasp*

*shock*

I left my house full of eagerness.

I practically had goosebumps!

I pulled into the parking lot.

Searching to see if my date would recognize me.

As I walked into the doors I felt my date give me what felt almost like a hug.

An "I missed you, Chelle" hug.

And wow, did I miss them, too.

The smell.

The touches.

The way they make me feel inside...like a kid at Christmas.

I can imagine that you are wondering who could possibly make me feel this good?

Who would be so great that I would voluntarily leave my house on a Thursday nite?

Allow me to introduce you...

This:

Was my big date.

I can guarantee you that there will be a lot of repeats like tonite...

Chelle + Target = True Luv 4Ever

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Because Randoms Make Me Happy...

~Isabella had her appt this morning with her ped. The ped said she looked and acted great {as Bellie was jumping around the office saying "jumpy! jumpy! jumpy!"}. However...due to her having a seizure she has an appt with a Neurologist on Monday morning @ 9:30. Praying that she is okay and that the seizure was a one time thing.

~I can't wait for Bellie's Dora party! She may also be sporting a tutu...an embroidered shirt...and a Dora cap....can you guess what part of the outfit she picked out?

~I have been reading blogs, but I've gotten so far behind! If I don't comment, I promise I'll start soon! We have appointments galore this week with Bellie's ped visit today, Maddie's 2 month tomorrow, my eye appt on Thursday followed by Bellie's 2 year on Thursday afternoon. Add to that planning this birthday party? It's a little crazy!

~We're thinking of taking Bellie to a movie on Friday for her birthday before our company arrives. After our last movie trip...I'm still debating it...hehe!

~Olive Garden opened up today! Katrina took out the only one we had in our area....and they finally put another one up! It's in the same shopping center as my love, Target, will be opening!

~Speaking of Target...it opens next Tuesday! The girls and I are already planning our day. I see a Starbucks for me and popcorn for Bellie. I'm so excited it'll be open in time for Christmas shopping! I've waited forever for this day...haha!

~I have so many fall shows in my DVR begging to be watched. I did manage to watch The Good Wife--loved it! I wasn't sure about it from the previews, but I really liked it. A lot.

~Hope everyone has a wonderful week filled with happy days, happy loved ones and as many blessings as we've been blessed with lately. I'm still thankful for your prayers. I heart every single one of you....more than you'll ever possibly know.

In Need of a Fall Intervention...

Seriously. It's like everywhere I go "FALL" is yelling at me:

"Chelle, buy me!"

"Chelle--you don't need me, but toss me in your cart!"

"Chelle--I know you're trying to lose weight, but eat me!" says the candy corn, caramels for caramel apples, pumpkin spiced lattes....

"Chelle--buymebuymebuyme!"

You don't believe me?

Exhibit A:

Ran to the store tonite...(thank GOD Target isn't open yet! Lord help Leo's wallet me when it does!). You know, Wal-Mart...it's pretty much all we have around here.

Anyway.

I went to get a few necessities.

Two phone calls from Leo wondering where I was, and a cartload of stuff--which I know I didn't go to buy--later...I was home.

With Leo shaking his head at all of the bags.

And Bella and I happy as can be.

All of this fall madness is like a sickness...

Tell me--are you in need of a fall intervention, too?

Or am I the only one with no seasonal self control...

Bulls Eye Baby....

Oh my goodness.

Oh my GOODNESS.

OH. MY. GOODNESS.

I can hardly contain my excitement.

After years of waiting.

Yes, years....

This:

will be opening.

On or before October 11th.

It's part of an enormous shopping center being buit very, very close to us.

I. can. hardly. wait!

I'll have my favoritest store right here within minutes!

The popcorn, home decor, bedding, cute shoes, adorable selection of baby clothes...

I can feel their merchandise in my hands now as I type this!

Leo--you better hide your wallet once October 11th arrives....

One Toddler Bed Comin' Right Up

The toddler decor is bought and getting sent to our home as we speak.

I bought her (all from my favorite store, Target, of course!) a bed, nightstand, new bedding, a quilt, a cute pillow and a swimsuit.

Of course the swimsuit has nothing to do with the actual toddler decor. And I didn't tell Leo I bought her another one, but it's just so cute!!

I'll be sure to take pictures once it's all set up.

Oh--and don't tell Leo about the new swimsuit m'kay?

We're Baaa-aaack!

Dear Target,

First let me say parting is such sweet sorrow.

You were amazing this weekend.

Truly amazing.

Great deals, great finds, great everything.

You supplied me with the following:

relaxation

a fulfillment of taking in your smell right as I walked through your doors

a yummy drink from Starbucks that gave me the much needed jolt of caffeine

lots of clothes for Isabella's birthday

toys for Isabella's birthday

some picture frames for pictures that have been sitting around for far too long

a cute mail holder so my husband will stop littering my countertops with mail and magazines

two really nice pictures for my living room to help cover up that now empty wall that we got after rearranging our furniture

Real Simple Family...that was exactly what I needed to help me through the long car trip

a new book that I can read and swap out on my bookswap (which will be back next week)

some cute shoes for Isabella

and last, but not least, one very happy, satisfied momma.

Thank for the much needed shopping therapy.

You were everything that I imagined you would be.

You were everything that I knew you would be.



Until we meet again,
your #1 fan Chelle

I Hate to Tell You This....

Okay, what I'm about to tell you may hurt.

It may hurt a little.

Or it may hurt you a lot. Like it does me.

Oh, how it hurts me. It hurts me to maybe have to hurt you.

Take a deep breath....

We. Have. No. Target. Store.

Ahhh....it feels good to finally say this out loud...this sad, sad truth.

The nearest Target is an hour away. An hour. And with gas prices as high as they are, we don't get to go as often as I would like.

Which, in a perfect world, would be every other day.

I have written them requesting a store closer to my house (did you know you can write to Target to request a store?!). They wrote back that it all depends on how many other losers Target addicts write to them requesting a store.

I read other blogs that I stalk visit daily and I am constantly reading about Target.

I feel like Jan Brady. Target. Target. Target.

I know you can shop there online, but their website does not do the store justice, people. It simply does not.

I ask of you one thing. That next time you are wandering down those Target isles, sipping on your Starbucks or munching on your popcorn and soda, finding the cutest stuff at the best prices....think of me. Think of me sitting here thinking when I will be able to go to Target next.

Because chances are it won't be for a very, very long time.