No, this is not a story about Danielle returning from the store. It is a story about Lena and Alan Jr. returning from the store. I wanted to show everyone that the TJ clothes fit the Starting LineUp basketball action figures perfectly, and ended up turning it into a story instead of just a fashion show.
Lena peers through the back door as she gets ready to enter.
Alan Sr is sitting at the dining room table (in his new sweatsuit).
"Hey honey." (Lena)
"Hey. You're back." (Alan)
"Yes. Can you get the groceries out the car?" (Lena)
"Yes. Give me a minute." (Alan)
"Okay. What's that?" (Lena)
"These are design plans of a new car that is coming to the market in about three months." (Alan)
"Please don't tell me you are thinking about buying another new car." (Lena)
Lena takes a seat at the table.
"You do remember that we just paid a hefty tax bill a few days ago." (Lena)
"Funny how you didn't remember that tax bill when we got new furniture, etc." (Alan)
"This is the first time, since being married, that I've bought new living room furniture. You want a new car every year. It's a car, honey. Not a pair of shoes." (Lena)
"What can I say. I like cars." (Alan)
"Okay. This is not a conversation I want to have right now. Can you please watch your son for the next hour? There is something I need to do." (Lena)
"No probs" (Alan)
"And don't forget about the groceries. There are only two bags." (Lena)
"Come on lil' man." (Alan)
"If you need it, there's a bottle in the fridge. His walker is upstairs." (Lena)
"Go. I got it." (Alan)
Lena heads upstairs.
Lena is resting comfortably in a bubble bath. The new tub is part of the mini home remodel she is having done. She would have loved to have a nice big soaker tub, but the bathroom was too small for that. She took what she could get. She and Alan decided to go ahead and purchase the condo as an investment property, instead of continuing to rent it. She's not sure they will remain in this house, but she knows all the upgrades will increase the property value, and enable them to charge more rent, if and when they move.
Did Alan stress her out?
ReplyDeleteAG Lanc - No. Alan didn't stress her out. She was planning that bath while she was out at the store.
DeleteAlan talks like he still has an active NBA contract. He needs to get in touch with reality in my opinion. I hope that bubble bath does the trick, Lena. Money matters are rarely easy to discuss.
ReplyDeleteJewell - Alan is still trying to live in the glory days of money just rolling in. Lena wasn't even thinking about Alan when it came to that bath. That bath was on her 'to do' list. She gets in that tub every chance she gets since it was installed.
DeleteHello from Spain: money issues are always problematic. The bubble bath is always relaxing. Great pics. Keep in touch
ReplyDeleteMarta - I wonder what it was like in the days of bartering? I imagine it was a lot less stressful.
DeleteThat sweat suit Alanis wearing looks great!!!
ReplyDeleteapril - I was so happy the outfits fit the larger guys. I don't really like sewing for the guys, so this lets me off the hook.
DeleteBoys and their toys! Nice to see that the TJ outfit fits him. While Alan looks great in his basketball uniform, it was time for him to get some real clothes to wear.
ReplyDeletePhyllis - Yes, it was time for Alan to get some new clothes. Now I can reintroduce some of the other basketball guy and get them out of those uniforms.
DeleteThe sweatsuit looks great on Alan. Lena looks totally relaxed in their new tub.
ReplyDeleteGeorgia Girl - I'm getting ready to pull out some of those other oversized basketball players and redress them.
DeleteI've never seen a "birthing tub," but the way Lena is positioned really makes me think that's what a birthing tub looks like. That pic made me giggle like a kid. She dang sho' look like she's enjoying it though.
ReplyDeleteMuff - I have seen a birthing tub, and that one is way too small. They are more like deep round swimming pools. That little tub she's in would be useless. Poor thing. She was limited by the bathroom footprint. She's making the most of it, though.
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