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My motto: It's not the wrong way; just a different way... This blog tracks my chaotic life as a mum of six wonderful children and one gorgeous granddaughter, my addiction to knitting and all things crafty, oh, and life with The Viking...

Wednesday, 23 March 2011

Naked in Next: The Gallery- Education

The Gallery's theme for this week is Education. Since being a mum, I've learnt tons of new things; like if you don't like the food in a restaurant, you should just spit it out onto the floor, and that it's ok to steal an old lady's purse.

Yesterday, taking these lessons into consideration, I took Elle to an out of town shopping area to buy her a new doll's pram. I'd given her a drink to hold in the car and when I got to my destination, happy that Elle had been good all the way, I discovered a small lake in her car seat and Elle's clothes were dripping wet. I didn't have any spares.

So, struggling with a now screaming Elle (I'd taken her empty beaker away), I headed straight to the nearest Next, hoping they would have a sale on where I could get her some cheap leggings or something.

Unusually, Next didn't have a single sale rail, and I couldn't leave Elle soaking, so I had to treat her to a new summer dress! The lady at the till kindly agreed to me changing Elle in the shop. Bad idea. As soon as I got her down to her nappy, she was off! Tearing around the shop, Elle caused havoc, pulling down displays and ripping clothes from their hangers! Remember all of this was done in only her nappy! I got a few disapproving looks I tell you!

So that's my lesson of the day learnt; if you want a new dress, just pour a drink all over your old one! I wonder what would happen if Teenage Daughter tried this trick with Little Grandma...

Elle fell asleep as soon as we hit the road back, and look at her; I couldn't stay mad for long!

Posted by Elle and Belle at 11:24

11 comments:

  1. Unknown23 March 2011 at 11:29

    I bet she will keep that in mind if she wants another new summer dress ;)
    There ever so cute when they are fast asleep, like you could just give them a big cuddle xx

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  2. Ally23 March 2011 at 13:59

    Beautiful picture!! I am enjoying your blog so much I am passing on a Liebster award to you :0)
    http://nblo.gs/fMnb4

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  3. multiplemummy23 March 2011 at 14:24

    Lovely picture! I wonder if that game will work on my husband if I want a new dress? He he x

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  4. Anonymous23 March 2011 at 14:29

    What a gorgeous post! I am so glad we are beyond all this and I can now remember it with a rueful smile! I may try the drink on my clothes thing...top tip!

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  5. overthehillmum24 March 2011 at 02:47

    She is so beautiful. I've never had the chance to buy pretty dresses :(

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  6. Anonymous24 March 2011 at 04:01

    Hahaha. The bit about Elle tearing round the shoop in her nappy just made me spit liquid aero bubble chocolate down my chin. Great post and as usual with little terror, how angelic does she look? Fantastic - oh, and good dress choice! x

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  7. Anonymous24 March 2011 at 04:02

    oh that did make me giggle! I think your daughter should meet my son.. I can imagine the mischief!

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  8. Lins' lleisio25 March 2011 at 02:14

    Aww, you can forgive her anything. Brilliant photo and post.

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  9. Anonymous29 April 2011 at 06:17

    Hehe! I remember throwing myself in a stream once so my Mum would have to buy me a t-shirt & shorts set I'd seen in a shop...

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  10. Elle and Belle29 April 2011 at 23:58

    HAHAHA did she buy you them after that? LOL x

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  11. Anonymous30 April 2011 at 11:40

    She did - it was an excellent plan (though I say so myself...)

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