Monday, May 5, 2008

Deal of the Day!

We've been wanting a turtle sandbox for Isabella. My parents thought she should have one, too, and said they wanted to get her one. I was glad to call my mom today and tell her it wasn't necessary. Our town has a city wide cleanup this coming Wednesday, you can set anything out on your curb. People have a lot of junk out, from old washers and dryers, branches, old furniture, etc.
On our walk today, Isabella and I saw this sandbox sitting on someone's curb alongside a bunch of junk. I thought they couldn't possibly be throwing it out. I walked by a couple of times, then we went on our way. When we got home I was really regretting not stopping to ask if they were throwing it out. So we walked back, the lady was home and I asked if they were getting rid of it. She told me we could have it! I speedwalked home, loaded Isabella up in the car, and we went right back to get it. When I opened the lid, it was FULL of nice outdoor toys and sand toys!! We brought it home, and I washed it along with all the toys, and it's all as good as new. I'm so excited, what a deal!

4 comments:

Brenda said...

That's so cool. I wish our town did something like that. I"d be cruising every street for stuff! We want to get Maggie the same box too. Seems like every child should have a sandbox:)

Connie said...

Isabella will love the sandbox!! Both Benjamin and Ada enjoy playing in theirs.

Beth said...

I have GOT to get M one of those too!

Anonymous said...

That is amazing - one of those everyday miracles. Kind of like God stretched out his hand and said - here, this is for you!

Blessings to Isabella!

barbara