I Wish...

I've never been one to go out and buy a lot of things for myself or even to ask for things. It makes me feel guilty. I remember as a kid that I wanted to take dance lessons but I couldn't bear to ask. So I just took home a flyer I got at school and kept putting it around the house so my mom would see it. And I slyly mentioned that all my friends at school were going to do this class.

"Gosh, that will be so fun for them..."

Luckily my mom asked me if I wouldn't care to join them. And that, my friends, is how I became one of Denna Robertson's original "Confi-dance Kids."

Don't really know why I prefaced my post with that story, except maybe just so you don't think I'm greedy putting together this list. They are not things I'm going to buy right now and I'm not asking you to buy them either. But I think they are awesome. Super awesome. Maybe even awesomer than dance class.

First up, we have this pink cuckoo clock. I mean, seriously. I've always wanted a cuckoo clock and this one is PINK. Did I mention that this cuckoo clock is a pink one? this would be so adorable in Maggie's room. Ha! A pink cuckoo clock. And its only $15--I think there are only like 12 things in my house that cost more than $20, so this would fit right in.


Not only was I brought up as a liberal in Utah County, but I was raised as a Mac using liberal in Utah County. Since I've been married though, I had to quit cold turkey. Its all about poverty, not preference people. Anyway, my heart yearns for one of these:
And especially for one of these: And they're on sale right now. Buy the computer, get the iPod FREE. Plus a free printer. But I have a house and twins who's bills add up to half the amount of the house (thank heavens for insurance!). So, I'll be grateful for my Toshiba that sort of works, kinda.

I suffer from a disease called IKEA syndrome. It is extremely painful and difficult to deal with, as every time I am in proximity of an IKEA store or catalog I suddenly become overwhelmed and want to buy everything in it. Everything. Except for maybe some of the cheap looking lamps. [I want ALL of the NOT cheap looking lamps, though.] That said, these items are at the top of my to buy list:
I want this darling cabinet. They call it a linen cabinet, but I would put it in my front room and fill it with pretty things like vintage globes. I really want to start collecting globes. I've decided that its even more fascinating to look at outdated globes and maps than current ones unless you're stranded somewhere and your GPS is whack.

I picked these out for the boys along with a pretty sweet bunk-bed. I realize I'm like 3 years ahead of myself here but how do you resist those cute numbers? Bonus: maybe with those comforters as incentive the twins will grow up to be number worshiping, calculus loving, engineer nerds like their father.

My next item is the biggie:


We currently have a Toyota Corolla. Its adorable. It gets awesome gas mileage. It's the nicest car I've ever had. But while fitting 3 carseats in the back is possible, it is far from comfortable or convenient. That we need a larger car is not debated, but what type of car to get is. I am not opposed to the mini-van option but Dan would rather choke himself with a rabid badger. Dan (who is one of the most devoted readers and followers of Consumer Reports) would rather get a RAV4 which is the most fuel efficient SUV in existence (or something to that effect). However, when Dan insisted that we go to a dealership and test drive one, we found that the back seat was nary an inch larger than our dear Corolla. Further limiting our options is Dan's belief that the only cars worth purchasing are those made by Toyota, Honda, and occasionally Hyundai (those made on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, but definitely NOT Fridays--or something like that). [Side-note: this is sometimes sad for me since I kind of have a huge crush on the new Dodge Journey. Dan won't even consider it. Even though I'm thinking we could try to get a deal at Hinckley Dodge... you know, pretend we're related and all...]

As we know, marriage is all about compromise.

We were out driving one day and I see the Toyota logo on a very cute mid-size SUV. "What's that!?" I cry.

Turns out, it was a Highlander. Mr. Dan "Consumer Reports" Hinckley checked it out and said that while it was not nearly as fuel efficient as the RAV 4, it was much roomier, and it had good reviews in all categories except that the third row seat was small. But we don't really care about that since we'll just be letting our kids crawl back there once they're old enough to buckle their own boosters. Anyway, so once we inherit the "large sum of money" that was foretold by my fortune cookie at the Saigon Cafe... I hope to get me one of those.

Okay, now what do you want in a frivolous sort of way?