We’ve been stuck inside a bit too much this week which means the girls have gotten into paint, play-doh, make-up… and quite a few arguments. But, in between sibling squabbles, they have spent some quality time playing together. And, times like this remind me that ever so often I like to check in with our friend Barbie and see how she’s faring in the mansion upstairs {which is certainly not to be confused with heaven}. It’s been two years since I last updated on her life in the dream house. Since snow days always make for very exciting days for Barbie, I thought this was as good a time as any for a peep inside her busy world.
** An important side note: I do NOT stage these photos. I merely caption them as I find Barbie {and we have many!} in various poses and predicaments the girls have left her in since they last played together. I don’t have quite enough time on my hands to arrange these. I just tell a little story based on how I find her.
7:30 AM
It looks like Barbie started the day off right by hiring a babysitter for her infant twins. Considering the sitter’s outfit and shoe selection {stilletos}, it appears she hasn’t actually ever cared for young children before. Perhaps she will learn fast and dress more appropriately next time.
8:00 AM
With the children taken care of, Barbie meets a friend in her home gym and wastes no time jumping right into her morning workout. Even though she is in her early thirties and gave birth to twins mere months ago, Barbie’s astounding flexibility remains intact.
10:00 AM
After her vigorous workout, where it appears she lost her left hand, Barbie showers, changes into something more professional and gets to work on her laptop on the veranda. Though she works from home, Barbie has never bought into wearing loungewear during daylight hours. She believes one should always, “Dress how you want to be addressed.” Hence, the boa.
Noon:
After working for a few hours, Barbie changes again and moves inside to her basement kitchen for a quick lunch. Never one to throw food out, she’s still working on a leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and a gingerbread house from Christmas… which pairs well with a piece of pie, a few muffins, and a vanilla latte. Barbie pays little attention to warnings about the dangers of a high-carb diet consisting primarily of refined sugar. She has, in fact, never consumed a leafy green. Her metabolism and youthful skin continues to astound her physicians… as does her ability to reattach her own limbs.
1:00 PM
Barbie checks in on her older daughter, whom she is homeschooling this year, to make sure she is staying on task. It appears she is studying a book about butter, which is important considering the amount her mother consumes.
3:00 PM
Barbie comes home from running errands only to discover this unsettling scene in the front yard. Apparently her daughter finished her schoolwork early and recklessly took off with the keys to the family camper. As often happens when children under ten try to drive, this didn’t end well. Thank goodness she was wearing a seatbelt.
6:00 PM
With Ken out of town and her dealing with the kids and the stress of a wrecked camper on her own, Barbie is exhausted and tries to unwind a bit in the outdoor jacuzzi. Sometimes she’s just too tired to mess with undressing… or filling the tub with water.
8:00 PM
After finally getting the children to bed, Barbie crashes early. Unfortunately, her sitter quit after taking a nasty fall down the mansion steps in her high heels. So, Barbie fears tomorrow will be a long day balancing work, laundry, dishes, and diapers all on her own. I don’t have the heart to tell her it looks like the fish in her bedside aquarium may not be feeling well either.
Hopefully, Barbie will wake tomorrow morning rested and with renewed energy {and more appropriate outfits} for the many adventures that await her.
Barbie should be relieved her entire life is lived indoors, particularly at this time of year when winter precipitation would threaten her hair and sense of fashion. Fortunately, our crew doesn’t mind throwing fashion out the door in favor of mismatched accessories and headgear for some fun in the snow.
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