Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Christmas present idea for the ironing challenged


Yes we are still alive. We have been really busy and I'll be honest, not really had anything exciting to post. Poor Nick came to bed at 5:00 this morning and my alarm went off at 5:15. We had 15 minutes of quality cuddling. I've been meeting Nick for dinner up at school since I was on call the last two nights - ahh, kind of crazy! He has yet to come home at a normal hour if at all, I feel so bad - he works so hard! Just a few more weeks of craziness this semester! In the mist of the madness I had to post about my steamer (I know not a very exciting post, sorry, but I keep using it and just have to share). 3 years ago for Christmas my parents gave us a clothes steamer. Now for most people this might seem like a silly present but I almost cried. I do not like to iron. Really do not like to iron. My mom is an ironing manic. She even irons underware, towels, sheets, you get the idea, and everything looks like it just got back from the dry cleaner (my dad is amazing at it too). Apparently the ironing gene skips a generation. Even when we were dating Nick had to iron for me. He would come over early before church and help me. I know sad, I can handle most domestic things but I can't seem to get the hang of ironing. Even when I do iron whatever I iron ends up looking about the same, I just don't get it! Anyway, the steamer must be one of the best inventions ever. My clothes have never looked so good. So for anyone looking for a last minute present for Christma I highly recommend it! If anyone has any other secrets about how to have ironed looking clothes without ironing I would love to hear them!

6 comments:

BreAna said...

That is way to funny. I hate hate hate to iron too. Luckly my hubby will iron for me too. Maybe I should look it to one of those steamers.lol. I am glad to hear that you guys are doing well even though you are so busy. good luck with everything.

Mike and Kris said...

I am totally with you on ironing!! I pull out my clothes on sunday and my husband irons for the both of us too!! I have wondered about a steamer!! Thanks for the advice!!! Good luck the next few weeks!!

Nells-Bells said...

i HATE to iron! i want one of these. where did your parents get it? is there a website i can order from??
my new blog address is:
http://roomfornello.blogspot.com

Katie and Co. said...

I can't remember the last time I pulled out my iron. I use the Downey wrinkle release spray. Gets rid of wrinkles, and it smells awesome!

Good luck with everything! You guys are awesome.

Katie Moon Bodily

Blog said...

I totally agree, ironing stinks and it always needs to be done. I gotta get one of those! I hope you get some quality relaxing time with your hubby over the holidays!

and peanut makes three... said...

Oh....Leila! I understand. We have had like 8 of those 10 minute moments at 5:00 am in December. Architecture school....ugh. We miss you guys! I have a trip in mind.

Love you!

Krissy