Honesty is the Best Policy

I learned that quickly in 5th grade. I had to write it on the board 350x and miss the year end field day. Go ahead and feel sorry for me. It was okay though. I remember all to well, it was a hot day and I never wore shorts cuz my legs were too hairy, so I was fine in the a/c building in my courderoy Levi's. Just fine.

In all honesty I loved Mighty Acorns when I first got it back from production. But not in love. You know, you marry someone you are in love with, not someone you love. Get my point?  I was on the fence. It a a bit of a sleeper at MJC so I have tons of it. Today was the first day of many years to come that they will have to wear it. Guess what?

I think I am in love. That track jacket has got to be the softest fabric on the planet. It is not fuzzy soft, it is silky smooth. My boys looked so freakin' cute today.  I know this pic (below) sucks, but just look, and you should have seen him earlier with his little converse on, he nailed it.

See, pretty fly huh? That is the only word that describes it, "fly".

Okay, now one more thing to fess up while I am on the honesty kick. I will not be able to take anymore sale orders via phone or email. I tried super hard to take care of all the ones I got. I know I did miss some of you. My email box had been flooded with at least 100 or so emails a day. I just don't have 4 hours a night to spend answering emails and then all day trying to figure out what I can fill, what I can substitue and who needs what. It gets messy and very confusing. We'll test out Version Two for the program June 14th. Stay tuned.

I am so not complaining cuz I don't mind doing it. I am getting into a time crunch for fall and I need to start working on that checklist. I have plenty of sewing ladies who are waiting for work.

And I could not pick a better photograph than this one of Ellie from Pascale Wowak. It looks like Ellie is in the same, "no more" mindset as I am.

Okay, that sounded bad. I am laughing write now at myself for being so frank. You do know I wanted to name Gabe that. Wouldn't that be cute, Frankie and Joe?? Okay, no I do not mean to sound rude. In short, it is just  I cannot do it. I don't have enough time to keep taking orders and do a good job at it. I suck at packing. I really do. I am sure plenty will fess up to that.  Plus, I miss emailing my dear friend Michelle with all my fancy uses of swear words. I am so stupid.  But it is fun, well, funny, kinda. Okay I will shut up while I am ahead. Maybe I will just go back to high school. Well, wait, I never said a single swear word in high school. Ask Renee, she'll vouche for me. She used to tease me and try to make me swear.  Okay, I am done.

So let's end this with a happier pic of Ellie now that I have made a fool of myself. I could delete it all, but I do believe it isone of my hidden talents waiting to blossom.

Shoot! She is going to watch LOST. I had better follow. And with what I ate today there is no hope for me to ever look like Kate

Comments

[allison]

Hi, how are you? I just came across your blog on delightful blogs {and it is delightful!} and thought I'd share mine with you: Petit Elefant. I'd love to have you stop by and say hello.
Thanks,
Allison

[Nina]

great photos! I just came across your blog today, wow--the clothes is AMAZING!!! I'm gonna have to get my hands on some of that!! :)

[Dana Isard (your sister)]

oh yah and I am still waiting for you to post the picture of me in that to-to... i would really like to see it

[Dana Isard (your sister)]

Two things... 1.) Honestly is the best policy therefore I can honestly tell you that I love that track jacket... and it looks extra cute on your boys 2.) When are you coming home I miss you?

Thanks I will prob call you tomorrow :)

[Tracy Vatnsdal]

Aw, darn it! Now there will be a rush on the Acorns before I can get my order in and I was being so nice to Sarah my trunk keeper since she did just have a baby and all so I had decided not to bother her. Guess I'll have to knock on her door next week and place my order with fingers crossed so that all of us can have MJC duds to match. Got my backorder today so I have my band tank for Mommy - Cool!!

[Terese]

Awww, your two little ones are so adorable in their fly Mighty Acorns. Just gorgeous! Now I want to buy some!

And I can't believe how much you do Denise. Running a company, designing fantastic clothing, answering hundreds of emails personally and packing boxes. Oh and being a mom! My goodness!

I'm glad you're setting limits. I imagine it would be hard to keep designing your fabulous clothing with carpal tunnel and email response exhaustion :)

(And of course I also wish a I could email in an order for the Noel dress. I just saw a pic of it, and it is so stunning! I'll stop myself from this, but maybe I'll get lucky and be able to order it June 14 :)

[Betsy King]

I LOVE that dress!!!!!! Died when I saw it in person.

Why didn't we photograph those acorn pants, my love?

I need to learn to say no too. Good gracious, I won't see the light of day (outside of my camera) the whole months of june.

[nathalie]

fool of yourself? come on! you are funny and you know it! don't take orders. you are not obligated. people need to attend trunk shows. mine was too fun! it really was!!! pictures tomorrow on the blog. the reason i like you big time is because you speak your mind! keep on sista! darn it (i don't curse....wellllll only in portuguese! i missed gray's anatomy cuz kelly and i kept chatting about fancy lenses. so i guess i will have to watch it online tomorrow. i tried calling you today...no i did not want to order anything...i just wanted you to hear my cute brazilian accent. i know this sound a bit weird. i got a wrap dress for me. but i'm afraid i will have to wear spanx under them. i have this belly courtesy of kennedy. but i will start exercising this summer. and you don't need to reply to this. it is just a bunch of nonsense. your boys are too handsome. if i had not arranged kennedy's marriage yet, i take one of them. i better go eat some ice cream..LOL! nighty night.

[Meredith]

I love the Mighty Acorns! I ordered my little A man the whole set you have on your son and I can't wait to get it. The jacket was my favorite, so soft and I loved the color combo. I thought I was going to faint when I heard you were making boys clothes, you did such a fabulous job and I hope you continue to make them.

I hope your able to get everything settled, sure everyone understands new systems have bugs and KUDOS to you for trying to make right of everything. I can only imagine how much work that must be.

[Pascale]

Girl, you totally picked the perfect picture of my little gal to echo your feelings! :) No one can do it all and do it well so cut yourself some slack and be proud that you had the cohones to say: sorry, no can do. Love ya!
Pascale

[Mama Urchin]

It's too bad the sale turned into such a stress heap instead of a new camera lens. Well, I hope it turns into a new camera lens even though it was a stress heap.

[Molly]

Oh how my girls wanted some Mighty Acorns to go with their MJC when I had my trunk show last month!! Glad the sale is not until June, my credit card was stolen today and had to cancel and have to wait a week for the new one, so I would have spent my weekend crying if you had tried again so soon!!! My husband is practically dancing in the streets ;)

Denise, you are awesome, such an inspiration - thank you for keeping our little darlings looking darling! Can't wait to get my trunk show box.

[Brandie Pahl]

That picture of Ellie is too cute. That pout reminds me of my daughter who at 12 months old has already perfected her "get lost" face:)

[Tracy M]

I hadn't thought of it before - but I think I need that Mighty Acorn track jacket for both my girls for layering with their other MJC! Look for my 7th order of the season shortly...LOL :-)

[Carla]

I love the pictures of your guys in their Mighty Acorns! I have some on order and have been very (im)patiently awaiting it's arrival. (More like stalking the mail man!) I can tell you now that I am in love with it even without touching it. Keep up the good work! And could I please get your cell # before the next sale???