Bin in a Jetta?

In light of having to pack up all of the clothes, towels, sheets, blankets, any anything else that a person could put on their body, we got to go to Target for a shopping spree.
**Background** we had to have the exterminator come out to our home to try and get rid of all the unwanted bugs in our home this last week. In order to prepare for that, we had to pack up pretty much everything but the furniture, (including all pictures), so they could come in and spray. Not only did we have to pack up everything, but we also had to wash everything and then pack it away. So we started this whole process a week before. As one could imagine, it was quite the process since we have about 20 blankets, three full closets, two full dressers, three sets of bedding, and a plethora of towels and sheet sets. Instead of using garbage bags for everything we decided to go to go to purchase 50 gallon storage bins. The overall picture goal was that they could be reused for other things later down the road.

Last Saturday we were getting ready to go to Target and Russ and I were trying to decide which car to take; the Explorer or the Jetta. Since I had the vision of the 50 gallon tubs in my mind I thought that the Explorer would be best but after talking with Russy we thought that we could fit 15 50 gallon tubs in the Jetta. So the Jetta it was,(1st Mistake). We loaded Hunter in the back and then off we went to Target. We each grabbed a cart and then away we went. After struggling to find the square cotton pads for 20 minutes, we finally stumbled across them. Grabbed two packs and then moseyed on over to the storage section. As we pulled up we found the 50 gallon tubs, grabbed only 5 of those because we could not fit any more into Russy's cart, and then saw that the 28 gallon tubs were on sale. We then put 4 of those into the cart. Russy could not see where he was going because they were piled up so high. At that point one would have thought, "ummmmm... I wonder if these are going to fit into the Jetta?", we did not, (2nd Mistake). We proceeded through the store picking up a few more odds and ends and then made our way to the check outstand with two shopping carts FULL to the brim. We are so luck to have a Super Target that holds anything and everything; truly is a one stop shop (perfect if you have loads of money to spend like Lily Allen). Anyhow, we check out and begin to walk to the car. The closer we get the more I start thinking to myself, "oh crap we are not going to fit". So we get to car, buckle in Hunter and begin to try and load the car. Russy got the 4 28 gallon bins in the trunk along with all the other items that we had purchased. Unfortunately, there was still a shopping cart full of 50 gallon bins and lids. We tried to fit them in the back seat with Hunter in sideways, hotdog style, under Hunters legs, and nothing would work. The bins only left about 12.6 inches for someone to sit in there. Then we tried to put them in the front seat. The first way would not work because Russy could not move the car into gear let alone see. So then we opened the sunroof and passenger window. Still... would not work. We both were laughing so hard because now we have an audience; Hunter is asking every 3.3 seconds if the bins were too big. A lovely patron even came up and asked if she could drive our bins home. I politely declined as I decided that we bought we were taking them home too. Russ and I debated if one of us should wait at target while the other one went home to get the Explorer. After debating that we decided no because it was only 25 outside and so windy and cold. Hunter was moved to the front seat, the bins with the lids to the back, and I got to sit in the 12.6 extra space. Russy then proceeded to try and shut the door, forgot that I was already like a salt sardine on the other side of the bins, and slammed the door. I immediately felt like I had been placed in a can crusher and could hardly breathe. Russy and I were laughing so hard at that point, I had tears coming out, I almost wet my pants through, and Hunter was fascinated that he had a mirror. Then he thought I was not in the car because he could not see me. Russy assured him that I was there and I confirmed that by trying to speak words in between laughter. The 5 minutes to home felt like eternity because of the pain. We got home and as I opened the door I was ejected out from the pressure. We got everything inside and sat down on the couch. Turned on Thunder Cats for Hunter and just started to laugh again. We have decided that we would never take the Jetta to Target or Costco again for that matter.

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This is a cute picture that I wanted to share of Hunter when he went on a walk with his Pippy :)

What's up with Hunter

These days Hunter is going to pre-school and just loves it. He loves to sing songs, count, color, and read. They do activities everyday and has homework to take home. It usually consists of writing letters and tracing letters and numbers. His teachers are amazing about how fast he is progressing and he is actually reading books to his friends at school. He can't necessarily read the words but goes through and makes up his own words when reading to his friends.

His new sayings are:
1. No siry Bob
2. No way Josy (instead of No way Jose).

His favorite shows are:
1. Scooby Doo
2. Thunder Cats

He is so much fun these days and can't wait for summer so he can take his fire truck outside.

FL Pictures

Valentine's Day Visit

Pippy came in the Thursday before Valentine's day for a visit! I went to the airport to pick her up and then off to Hunter's school we went. Hunter was so excited to see his Pippy and ran right over to her. He made her sit in the back seat with him and they shared purple fruit snacks. He talked and talked the whole way home and was just so happy to see her. More importantly he wanted to get into her suitcase to see what she brought him. Two weeks prior to her coming out she mentioned a train and he did not forget it! So the first five minutes we were in the house he followed her around asking for a train in her suitcase and would not leave her side until she magically pulled one out. It was so funny. On Friday, we went to Lugano's for dinner and Sheryl came too. We had great conversation, good food, and fun. Hunter only ate the 124 gold fish that I had in a baggie for him and ice cream (that's weird). :) On Saturday we took Hunter to the bookstore and he played with the Thomas the Train set that they have there, got some new books, and a new train. On Sunday we had a great Valentine's day breakfast and just relaxed all day. We watched the Olympics and then had a yummy dinner at home. Pippy went home on Monday. We had so much fun and can't wait for her to come back.

Christmas

Halloween