This little trip came about because of four facts:
1. We had to get out of the house.
2. It?s hot outside.
3. I love antique shopping.
4. My kids do not love antique shopping.
I loaded up my crew and headed down to the River City Trading Post, which I call ?my happy place.? Imagine a large grocery store turned into rows of booths where people sell antiques and other loveable junk. Now imagine that this place is run by ladies who actually like children and don?t give you the stink eye when you bring them in with you. I know, right? Paradise.
My kids still needed convincing.
So I told them we were going to play a game. Boys vs. Girls. The team who finds the strangest, most unusual item under $10 wins.
We had some stiff competition. There was the Jesus pencil sharpener, which unfortunately cost more than 10 bucks.
The plaster Santa was a strong contender, but he was cracked.
We also had a piggy teapot. But it was over 10 dollars too. Yes. It was OVER 10 dollars.
I wanted these griffins bad! Can you imagine? A normal street in a quiet suburban neighborhood. Then BAM! The griffin house! Too bad they were expensive.
The ultimate winner, found by the girls of course??
The coconut pirate! It was only $6. I can?t believe someone would let this piece of American folk art go for only $6.
Oh well. Their loss is our gain. Our new pirate friend has a home in our family room, and I got some whine-free antique shopping time.
Arr!
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