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!

I'll take your Thing 1 and Thing 2 and trade you with Things 3 and 4?


Totally feeling your pain (and love) with the kids! Only mine are GIRLS! They don't just want to play with my stuff... they want to USE it all up! Girls love stamps and especially love INK.. oh why why WHY did she have to make a mess with the Sta-z-on.. not the Stampin Up ink? Have tried out this super fine super good journaling pen I bought ? oh no.. she did *WHAT* with it.... broke the point and then tried to "sharpen" it with the pencil sharpener?!!!!!

// facepalm //

No wonder I never take my stuff out of the boxes when MY Things are around.

Too FUNNY!
 

Your 2 boys already out did my daughter, but Maggie wins the prize. She had to be very determined to fit into that little tote.

Good Luck,
Mel

Oh Laura - you DO need this system! Yikes!!!

Laura, are the photos from your previous residence (as you allude to above)? Do you have pics posted of your current residence and set up?

Too Funny lov ethe poem and the great pictures...Good Luck

This is hilarious!! No doubt about it, you definitely deserve this!! Good luck to you, Laura!! :)

Laura, so tell us:

- How often would you anticipate needing to close it all up so it would be tucked away and out of sight?
- What would your approach be for keeping the work area uncluttered so you'd continuously have open crafting/work space?
- What else would you do to the area you'd place it in to augment it (since our craft supplies exceed our capacity to store them, WorkBox or not! - LOL!)?
- Based on the photos of it, what if your favorite nook or cranny in it?

Laura have you had a chance to play today? Or have thing 1 and thing 2 kept you hopping?

Laura.....Good Luck, hope you win!! Love your poem by the way!!

Thumbunny - I'm sorry it took me so long to reply. My notifications are wonky.

Patty, thanks for letting me know people are talking to me and I was ignoring them. **** Slaps self in forehead*****

Some of these are from our old house. Dh is a Marine and we move every 3 years or so. I tossed the cart Thing 2 was sitting in, but I still have the paper storage part under my desk. The picture dump is our current house.

I currently have the desk and hutch which you can see in the frat boy picture (Thing 2 in his skivvies wearing a lampshade) and a couple of bookshelves. So these areas would hold things like stamps, my Big shot, idea books, alterables. The Workbox would contain the things (Crystal Effects, glitter, EP) that the Things are so drawn to that are humongous mess makers and the items I keep close at hand. My plan is to leave a couple of drawers always available to stick current projects that are works in progress in so that if I need to, I can shut the awesome organizational demigod known as the Workbox. Also I can put all the suplies for one project away and get out the supplies away together and move onto something else this way. I get bored in the middle of swaps, and want to work on something else; but because I need to do the swaps, I leave that stuff out. My plan is to just put all of those supplies away together in the same compartment to easily grab later. I hate clutter, but I am constantly reorganizing. I think this will be an awesome solution because everything will have a good spot.

As far as my favorite nooks... OMW. tough decision. I love the pockets on the outer panels, the tiny compartment row, and the large cubbies under the table. I also love the table.

I'm happy to answer more questions. I can post more pics of my current area if you'd like. I haven't met my caffeine need yet this morning so if anything is unclear, just let me know. After another cup or two of coffee I'll be more coherent. Thanks!