Thing 1 and Thing 2's mama
 

The sun did not shine. It was too messy to play.
So I cleaned up the papers that got in my way.

I cleaned them off tables, off the shelf, and the floor
I'd rather be stamping. This is such a bore.

The piles of the ribbon, the glitter, the Scorpal
Why can't I be a neat OCD gal?

And why must my children, who are full of such joy
Think every sharp object would make a great toy?

And glue is for dogs and squirting in globs
I may just go crazy - we're living like slobs!

They climb up the shelf and spin around my rack
Their antics may give me a real heart attack

FEMA has denied me my every last plea
So perhaps, you good people will be

Able to help in my moment of need
Oh who am I kidding - it's all about greed

I want that darn Scrapbox. I hope I get picked.
Because incessant messes, get me so ticked.

I won't say that I'm the best. And I'm sure there are worse.
At inappropriate times, I've been known to curse.

My stories about my children are true
Dh and I call them - Thing 1 and Thing 2

I'll post a few pictures so that you can see.
Their sweet little challenge to my sanity.

And when you're done hearing this tale - all so true.
I hope that you won't say, "Oh Boofrickenhoo"

I really do want that, I'll try not to covet
But if you pick me, I promise to love it

My area won't look like papercraft vomit
My dog will be clean, without glitter on it

I'll clean up my mess and put stuff away
They'll be less cleaning and more time for play

So this is my tale without all the drama
I'm the real Thing 1 and 2's mama

Exhibit A
 

Thing 2 and the punches

This was at our old house. Now the punches are in a rubbermaid bin so we don't mess up the wall in the rental

Exhibit B
 

He's in the paper storage!

Exhibit C
 

Why open shelving is a bad idea

I just love you - oh yes, yes, I do,
and you know that I'll never say to you - boofrickinhoo! ;)

Thing 2... good thing you're so cute ;)

More evidence
 

Thankfully, the white stuff is non-toxic.

The pile of pictures was after Thing 1 "reorganized"

More evidence

And the dog thinks this cute little tote is her bed. LOL. It's hard to keep stuff in it with all 24 lbs of Maggie in there.

I hope you win! Great poem!

You're the bestest Laura!

You have my vote!!!

Cute poem Laura - I wish you luck also - one of us Mingler girls need to win it.

Good golly, Ms. Laura, you NEED that Workbox!! Doors!! Must. Have. Doors. Good luck!!

Oh Laura, that poem is just to darn funny. True, but still funny!!!

I agree that you definitely NEED this scrapbox!!! Those adorable Things of yours are lucky they are so darn cute!!! How in the world can you get mad at those little cherebs?!?

I love your poem and the pictures! You are definitely deserving!

Thanks, Ladies!

Oh yeah, climbing on shelving? It's time you got your scrapbox girlfriend!!!!!

My vote goes TO YOU!

Man, I thought it might get easier when my two boys got older but now I'm even more scared of the fate of my crafts if I can't get it under control!

Very creative and you definitely have the need!

Things climbing on everything and Maggie using your tote....you need it GF! You need that scrapbox!

Very clever. But then again I already knew that about you.

Ok, ok, I have to admit I LOVE your poem! I still want that ScrapBox for myself, though! :D

Great poem, now I know why we have you write our "day off" from work slips.


I think you deserve one also, you have my vote.

Too cute!

My DIL announced her 3rd pregnancy by having her two kids wear Thing 1 ang Thing 2 T-shirts, and she made a Thing 3 shirt for herself! So - your thread title got my attention.

Your creativity is unbelievable! Nice job! Hope you win!

Wow you have 2 little helpers...sooo cute. But I will say I still think I need that Scrapbox more than you. Check this http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...d.php?t=461265

This is my space...also in a rental I cannot hang any shelf units and one space I have which is perfect for the scrapbox to fit cannot put my other shelving cause they need corners to stay up.

LAURA-

i'D Definitely say you NEED that Scrapbox!!!!!
Adorable children, but e-ghads!

and
BONUS POINTS to you for your VERY CREATIVE poem!!!

LOVE IT - GOOD LUCK!!!!

Lovely Poem Laura!!!!!
You have my vote!
Good Luck!

I just have to ask, do you have a pretend stamping room? LOL! Between you & Leona, I hope one of you gets this! I'm probably messier than both of you put together, but I'll sit back & watch you two get organized & maybe I can figure it out!

Love your poem and your "Things" too cute!

You've got my vote! I loved your poem and pics of Thing 1 and Thing 2!

Laura...
I just ♥ you... and your Thing 1 and Thing 2!

Here is my two cents and a poem...

"Roses are red, violets are blue
I have been to her house and this is all true"

Hugs to you... I hope you win... you deserve to win!

Ren�e - you are so cute!

and this whole 'want vs. need' I do think Laura NEEDS this... :) If I were to win it (ha ha ha) I would give it to her...seriously. :)

You're too sweet. You know I wouldn't take it from you though, right? Okay, maybe I would. hehehe

Renee - I love your poem!

Thanks for the well wishes. I need to find Thing 2's Animal House picture to post.

Oh that's the best! Love your poem!! And the pictures are a riot!

I agree that Laura needs it! I would give it to her if I could! Laura you are so amazing and giving! I sure hope you win! Maybe we can start a Laura to Win campaign!

oh you would -- because when SCS asks for my address, I'll give them yours :mrgreen: hee hee...TRUST me, they aren't going to pay to ship that thing twice!

another tribute to Seussy rhymes....love it...

I found more evidence. Thing 2 on my desk. He embellished himself with the lampshade.

Oh my Word ... priceless photo, Laura!!!!

Yep, you definitely need something that closes everything up.

Laura! What a great poem! And I love the exhibits! Best of luck to you!