Well they aren't that short yet. But they are on the verge of being that short. Short enough for Fun Mom to be concerned for everyone's sake. On break from school, so I should spend the time getting the shopping done so it doesn't interfere with more important things like acquiring groceries and shuttling kids to activities and laundry. Did I mention school in there? Nope, cause that isn't considered one of free time hobbies by the family. And I mean by the family, cause in my dreams that isn't how I would spend my free time. But that is not the theme of this post. My super savings and happy dance moment is the theme.
So off I go to Old Navy, hoping and hoping some more that their jeans are $10 still. My gut telling me No Sir-ee Bob, that I missed the sale by a day. Sure enough, I did. Not only did I miss the sale but the shelves were almost empty. I mean big wall of a few random pairs of jeans and lots of empty shelves. I managed to find, get this, 4 pairs of jeans in his size. 4!!! at the good ol' price of 2 for $30. Could be worse. At least they were offering the Old Navy Cash. $10 when you purchase $20. Did I mention I was there the day before with my Groupon coupon? Yep, they waited till I bought fun stuff to let me know they couldn't find jeans in the totes downstairs. So I look around a bit more, find a coat for Little Princess. She lost her coat this year. Fun Mom has been loaning her a coat from her collection of garage sale finds. It works for right now, but once it snows and they want to play it won't afford her much warmth. It is more sweater like than a play in the snow coat. Off to the register.
I do a couple of transactions just to maximize the amount of Old Navy Cash I can get. Not that I want to have spend that much more money at Old Navy, but I figure there is gonna be more growing in my house. Cause Daddy's Buddy has grown almost an inch in the last couple of months. Hockey Player has let it be known he is gonna listen to and obey the Dad and not me. Humpf. But back to the register.
First two pairs of jeans ring up as $15 each. Third pair of jeans..........$0.97 Ummm, that can't be right. I look at the girl behind the cash register and shake my head and say, "That can't be right." She looks at me and kinda shrugs and tells me she'll try the next pair to see what happens. Pair number 4......$0.97
I laugh, cause this just can't be right.
She looks the jeans over. She looks at the tags again and then she explains. They are "Painters" and sold online only. They must have been returned to the store. They aren't carried in the store anymore. Hence $0.97 ! ! !
Nope, I didn't go back and check the shelves for more, cause I had already handled every pair back there and grabbed every pair in the size I needed. Cause, afterall, I could only find 4 pairs in his size.
I floated out of the store feeling a big hug from my Heavenly Father. Thanking God for his provision. 4 pairs of jeans for $32. Which is less than the $10 sale, I missed by a day. 97 cents....better than a garage sale new with tags find! ! !
Want to know just a little bit more about how awesome all this was. I had looked online late the night before and all they had in stock in Hockey Players size was skinny, super skinny and lined (for warmth) jeans. None of which he would have worn. He would rather wear his too short pants than go there. For which, Fun Mom, has much to be thankful for, because, afterall, she is a teenager and style is important. These painter jeans are one of his favorite styles of jeans to wear. They are baggy and loose in the legs. (I think this is kinda funny, cause Hockey Player has gotta be one of the most thinnest kids I know and most things are baggy on him.)
Favorite Jeans, favorite price....what a great shopping experience!
Twirling, floating, happy dance! !
