But I promise it IS going to happen.
See, I’ve already had Andrea create a cute graphic for it and everything!!!!
Put in on your calendars for August 18th!!! It’s happening.
Well, I’m going to have to give you a little background on why, and along the way you are going to get to hear THE MOST HUMILIATING STORY IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD.
And I promise, I’m not over-selling it.
MOST. HUMILIATING. STORY. EVER.
YOU’RE GOING TO WANT TO DIE FOR ME.
But before we get to the actual story, let me give you a couple of reasons why my Target shopping trip and blog post have been postponed.
😉
It all happened super fast, and we had just a little under 2 weeks to get our house market ready.
Some work we’ve done ourselves, and some we’ve hired out to Mark the Handyman (who was recommended to us by our realtor).
AND….we are leaving town soon for a little family vacay.
So see? We have lots going on.
(All of this is also why I’m not going to start recapping Bachelor in Paradise until Week 3. But don’t worry, I will start recapping it after the blog’s birthday week!)
ANYHOO.
I had it tentatively planned that on Saturday morning I was going to leave the little man at home with daddy and I was going to head to Target.
Saturday we woke up and were cleaning like crazy (Handyman Mark had been at our house Wednesday – Friday, and the house was a mess) when I got a text from Candace, the special mama from the last two weeks.
Y’all remember Candace right?
Of course you do.
Remember to check out her organization Counting on Hope if you want t-shirts with a message, or check out her blog HERE where she writes about day to day life with her family, which includes sweet Camden, her oldest son who has Autism. She is sooo funny (even though she doesn’t think she is), and she keeps it real..but she always focuses on hope! If you are needing some encouragement, you will probably find it on her blog!
Well, before we went shopping for Candace, I ordered her a handful of things that I was afraid were going to sell out before we actually went shopping together.
Those items had finally come in, and she was asking if she could swing by to get the stuff.
Here’s a screen shot of our text thread.
Start with Candace at 10:42 a.m. saying “Okay if I swing by in about 30 mins?”
So, after the last response from Candace (directly above), I then texted Candace back and said….
AND I QUOTE…
“It’s 11:00. I don’t even have on a bra yet. And (if) we’re being honest…no pants either.”
But wait.
I didn’t text the message to Candace.
Nope
Not even close.
I texted it to Mark.
THE HANDYMAN.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY??????????? MEEEEEEEEEEEEE???????????????????????
Here’s the screen shot of my text to Mark. The handyman.
I can’t even.
I just can’t even.
Okay.
So let me walk you through exactly what happened.
I had started to text Mark a couple of minutes before Candace texted me.
I was going to tell him that Chris was able to get a spot off the carpet that we were worried about. However, I had become distracted, and I never actually wrote the text to Mark (even though I had pulled up his name).
And then Candace had texted me, and I had texted her back.
And then somehow his name popped back on my screen.
So, I typed out my response to Candace (you know…the one where I disclosed I wasn’t wearing a bra or pants) and pressed send.
AND THE VERY SECOND I DID, I REALIZED WHAT I HAD DONE.
I was screaming.
“NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!” in the highest pitched voice imaginable.
But funny thing, the message still sent.
#uhoh
My heart rate elevated, my cheeks flushed, and I started sweating.
My hands were shaking, and I couldn’t type fast enough.
What I texted to him afterwards didn’t even really make sense, but I was just trying to get words over to Mark (you know, words that didn’t involve me sexting him) ASAP.
And did you see his response?
“It’s okay. Happens to me all the time.”
Huh?
It does?
After some reflection, I’m guessing that him texting the wrong people happens to him all the time.
Not that random women telling him that they are barely wearing any clothes happens all the time.
But listen.
I don’t really know Mark all that well.
So who knows.
When I called my parents to tell them, I made them both get on the phone for me to tell the story.
And I don’t believe I’ve ever in my life heard my mom laugh harder.
When I went out in the garage to tell Chris, he just looked at my dumbfounded.
Like he couldn’t even think of anything to say. He didn’t even laugh.
He just looked at me.
With a blank stare.
Now, just in case any of you would like a visual of what I looked like while all of this was going on, here you go.
You’re welcome.
That’s it for today girls.
p.s.
Remember that Shopping with Sheaffer TARGET Edition is happening Monday, August 18th.
Shopping with Sheaffer OLD NAVY Edition is happening Wednesday, September 17th.
p.p.s.
Where would you like me to go next?!?
Mix and Match Mama says
I'm still laughing over this story. I was literally crying when you told me on the phone…tears spilling down my face because this is just so funny! Love you friend! I love you even when you're bra-less, pant-less and accidentally hitting on the handyman :).
Rachel -Doug Betts says
That is hilarious! Thanks for making my day (and boy, don't we all have stories to share like that?!). You are darling. It is a gift to be able laugh at life and all its little embarassments!
Katie Paladino says
Ok I am dying! Laughing so hard tears are streaming down my face! My husband asked why I was laughing so hard and I couldn't even speak through my laughter! This is classic!
Dani {Adventures of a Pharm Girl} says
Omg! I just about died laughing! I've accedentally sent so many texts to my mom that were supposed to go to my boyfriend so many times! #awkward but I feel your pain hahah. I can't wait for Monday! I love me some target! Happy Wednesday!!
Tab & Erika says
I LOVED that story!!! But you know what I loved even more??? The picture on the internet of you only wearing a shirt!!! hahahahaha!
Alaleh Sadri says
Hahahahaha I am dying!!!! Totally made my morning. Definitely happened to me before with texting the wrong friends but this beat it all too funny!
Anonymous says
I just lol'ed and it's 7 AM!! I could so see myself doing that. Glad you could laugh about it, and give the handyman a good laugh as well!
Narci says
I am crying I am laughing so hard. Oh goodness. Hysterical!
Ramona Kokenberger says
Ok, don't get me wrong, I love me some Target but this story was like 100 times better than any Tareget shopping trip! Bless. Your. Heart.
Julie Connelly says
First of all I'd like you to know that that has happened to me too, but of course my text wasn't about me not wearing clothes 😉 Secondly, thank you so much for starting my day with a laugh!! The fact your husband just stared at you was just as funny as the entire situation….that's exactly what my hubby would do too. Good Luck on selling your house!!! I hope it sells fast 🙂
Stephanie Jennings says
I'm so sorry that happened to you!!! But…… It does make for a hysterical story!!!! Have a great day!! Good luck with your house!
Sarah says
Absolutely hilarious! Poor you, how embarrassing!!!
Slightly Askew Designs says
Four days later and it's STILL funny 🙂 We're all going to chip in and get you the "jitterbug" old people phone for your birthday. The one with the GIANT numbers and large print – because (if) we're being honest – this happens more than it should. hahahaha Love you, love your sense of humor and love that I had like 12 missed calls in the span of an hour to tell me about this. You're the best!!! 🙂
Sarah Kuykendall says
Dying for you!!! It will be funny someday….maybe??!!
Do you have Francesca's? Cute, girly clothes at cheap prices. That'd be a fun shopping spree.
Anonymous says
Yikes! I can only imagine how you about died! I hope you are not selling your house because you are leaving your fun town and your wonderful friends! Looking forward to the target post!
Jan Fisher
Andrea Munding says
Great story!!! Thanks for the laugh 😉
Anonymous says
HYSTERICAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Never saw that coming which made it even more funny. That made my day. I can't imagine your dread when you realized your mistake. Still laughing over here. Have a great day.
Maureen
Peggy Bowes says
This is WAY better than any post on shopping at Target could possibly ever be! ROTFLMAO!!!!!!
Natalie Zambreski says
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. This was EXACTLY what I needed this hump day! Thanks for the laughs, and thanks for making me feel better about those pants-less, bra-less days!They just happen!
Blue-Eyed Bride says
I am crying laughing!!! So so so funny! Todd would have been the same way… Silly man. But my parents would have been in hysterics!
Anonymous says
Laughter is the best medicine! I would love for you to do Chico's. It always looks so cute in the catalog – then old lady in the store! Help us stay age appropriate!
Sarah E @ theteacherswife.com says
Oh my! I can only imagine the awkwardness the next time you see the handyman!! Happens to the best of us though! 🙂
Tiffany says
O.M.G.
I totally die for you…because I did pretty much the same thing one time! It's such a helpless feeling!! I texted a co-worker I had texted earlier in the day thinking I was texting my best friend, something about having an upset stomach. It wasn't funny at the time, but I have to chuckle now!
Hilarious, but oh so embarrassing!
Laura Seiferd says
Laughing so hard here too!!! Thanks for your honesty, I know I can relate!! You will have to keep us updated on the next time you see Handy Man Mark. 🙂
Kathy Olson says
I kept thinking, "Oh, no!", but can't stop laughing.
Mego says
Banana Republic for October!!
Alison @ Get Your Pretty On says
OH WOW! That could've gone so many different ways. LOL!!! I'm so happy that you caught it and cleared it up immediately before it sat there and lingered for a few minutes. I've done things like that before but they were usually via IM at work, total humiliation! Once I thought I was asking my female coworker for some "monthly supplies" but I sent it to my male boss instead. ARGHH!!!
Candace says
My little guy wants to know why I am "crying"!!! This is a keeper of a story!!! Is it cruel to say, better you than me? 😉 Have you seen Mark since the incident? His reply is classic! BTW, I was at the Target off Stacy yesterday and saw lots of cute stuff. I would love to see what you look like in the long-sleeve, knee-length denim dress. Looked adorable on the hanger. I hope things going super smoothly with the sale of your house and that you have a peaceful and fun vacation!!
Candace says
And THANK YOU for like the 12th shout-out!!! 🙂
Anonymous says
Just a quick comment because I've done this so many times… If you put your phone into airplane mode right after you realize you sent a text to the wrong person it doesn't send!! It's saved me a million and ten times 🙂
Lesliejane says
I once cruised through an entire mall with my skirt in my undies…20 years later it still stings :o) Anyway, how about a trip to TJ Maxx or Marshalls? I'm a St. Louis girl so I don't know what is available in TX. Would be fun to see what you can score on the cheap!
April Parrish says
So funny!!!! I'm hoping Mark is single because if not you just might be hearing from his wife or girlfriend!!! Thanks so much for making me laught!!!
Have a great day! 🙂
Betsy Maddox says
Hahahaha!!! Oh my gosh…hillarious!
Baby Kate's Mom says
Yep dying for you! Sounds like something that would totally happen to me though!!!!
Briana Boemer says
Omg lol !! This totally made my morning !
This Gingers Journey says
This story made my morning!!! Hilarious! I bet you made his morning that day too 😉
I have done something similar and am now SUPER cautious when texting. It happens the best of us! 🙂
melissabunny100 says
I think you look pretty cute in just a tee shirt;)…..I love Target and Old Navy…..how about Nordstrom Rack?
Kayla says
Tj Maxx or Marshalls would be cool. You wouldn't be able to find the stuff online, but they have a lot of the same things at each store. It would at least give people ideas of things they kind find there that are affordable! I can't wait to read your Target post!
audra wray says
Possibly my favorite part is marks response!
ginnbelle says
Where did you get this Shelby Cobra shirt? I know someone who would love to have one!
Sheaffer says
Hi there! It was from Target several years ago!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
~Donna~ says
Soooo dang funny! It happens to the best of us 🙂
findinganewhappy says
Soo funny! If it makes you feel better though, I have done it! Well not the bra and pants thing, but I have sent a message to my COUSIN Chris that was supposed to go to my MANFRIEND Chris…if ya get where I am headed with this! Ipes!
Karen Ward says
I can't even…this is the FUNNIEST THING EVER. I'm crying – at work, I might add – because I'm laughing so hard. Love this and YOU!!
Anonymous says
I needed that laugh!! Thanks for sharing that awesome story. How about Nordstrom Rack?
Kristen says
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!! Tears are literally rolling down I'm laughing so hard! You poor thing!
Anonymous says
I'm sure your handy man will never forget you!!! How about a shopping trip to Macy's???
dresselfamily.blogspot.com says
oh my gosh I totally.have done that same thing!!..i text a frien whos step son was visiting,.she was saying.how great hevwas with her kids, he's15yrs older than them, I wrote, can I booty him, instead of borrow. aghhhh
another friend.was having a home decor sale, and I.text, I totslly want your clock.. but it missed out the L..and she read it in church, and almost choked from laughing.. true story!
Susanne says
One of the funniest things I've heard lately!
How about a shopping trip to the j crew outlet in Allen? Love that place!!
Liz/ says
Oh hilarious, so, so funny!!!! Thanks for giving me a good laugh this morning!!!
Tracy says
Best. Post. Ever! So glad you shared. Hilarious!! Go to Wal-Mart! Check out Whoa Wait Wal-Mart on instagram. They post some cute things they find there. Would love to see what a Nordstrom shopper could put together there! Looking forward to the Target & Old Navy posts. 🙂
MadCity says
Too funny! Can't wait for Target!!
susan m says
Hysterical story!
You made my morning. 🙂
PSS = if you must venture out past my beloved Loft and Nordstrom to do a feature .. could you maybe consider Banana Republic?
Katy says
Bless your heart. Doesn't it take some of the embarrassment out by sharing your story?
By the way….it is so refreshing to see the picture you posted! Just a T shirt, hair up and no selfie pose – you are adorable!
Stephanie says
I was trying to suppress my laughter at work and failing miserably. This was beyond hilarious. The funnier thing was… why do you have 88 unread texts?? hahahahahaha
Mandy says
Funniest thing I've heard in a long time!!!
Ashley Weeks says
You are hilarious and crazy!!! My husband would have had a silmilar reaction. He already knows I've lost my mind.
Darcy says
Oh my gosh, that is hilarious. Thanks for sharing…I don't know if I would have had the guts too, but that story is definitely a keeper! (PS – My girlfriends and I like to say "Home is where the bra isn't." And then we all start laughing, but it's so true!)
E says
I read your blog
All the time but never comment. This calls for a comment. This is hilarious. I also died for you and said NO out loud!!!!! Way to be real.
Rebecca Jo says
That's my biggest fear happening!!!!
Hilarious though.. probably because it didn't happen to me 🙂
Anonymous says
We can all relate to the mortification (is that a word?) that occurs when somepne knocks on the door too early in the morning and you are still bra-less!
Sarah S says
My favorite it the three (3!) texts you sent him right after! Everytime I've sent an embarrassing/wrong text (which is like twice) I have frantically sent a few right after as if somehow you could bury the initial one so deep in the text record that it takes it away. This is magical thinking I know but a girls got to do what a girls got to do. : )
Christy says
That's hilarious!!!!
Debbie says
Hilarious! Took guts to share with us, and glad ya did. 🙂
Sarah says
OMG, I die for you! My hands are sweaty just thinking about it…haha. Thanks for the visual…lol, what you don't do for us!
Stacey says
Oh my gosh, I'm eating my lunch and nearly spit it everywhere!! You are so funny.
Exciting to move but very stressful. Keep us posted.
April says
HAHAHA! I'm crying from laughter at my desk! I do this ALL THE TIME!
Avery says
That is hilarious! If it makes you feel any better, once I texted my mom, dad, brother AND sister (group text) a picture of what I thought was my baby asleep in my arms. Two seconds later I realized a portion of my nipple had also made the photo (breastfeeding). OMG. At least it was family and not friends, but I still completely lost my mind!! I just didn't say anything and prayed no one noticed! I'm still recovering from that one!
Julie Clark says
Oh my gosh!!! I am dying laughing!!!! Soooo funny!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
Julie says
So funny, thanks for sharing. It happened to me too….I was in the hospital recovering from surgery and you know they won't discharge you until you have a bowel movement ( keeping it real), well I mistakenly text my boss instead of my husband and told him that I farted! hahahaha, thankfully I have a great boss who likes to laugh.
Julianne says
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! NOTHING worse. Nothing.
the pink prep says
um, i love your shopping posts. your reccommendations. i totally SWF them, so if you ever saw me you'd either think i was some crazy stalker girl or be totally like, hey, she gets me….
and i LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Target, so yea…kinda looking forward to your finds.
But girl, this just freakin made my day.
Yep! me sitting in my office….trying to concentrate and work on writing fall product for my website, taking a website lunch break with a diet coke and sweedish fish and i get this little gem.
You're a riot.
This would totally happen to me.
I'm a total tee-shirt wearin, braless wonder trying to clean as fast as i can on the weekends. I usually have on pants (albeit the hubs boxers) cause I've had to take the dog who has a bladder problem out a million times.
But i get it. Totally get it.
I appreciate your share!
Rock on. Good luck with the house sale and have a fun vaca.
PS: My Nordstrom goodies came yesterday. TY!
Jenny T says
That just made my day…best story ever! Thanks for sharing. "Happens all the time'….bahaha!
Carmen says
Oh Shaeffer…I am DYING for you. And dying laughing, too. The crying type of laughing. Thank you for sharing with us!! 🙂
Kimm Atwood says
Thank you for starting my day off with a laugh. Love it! And you look adorable pantless and braless!!!!
Sandra Litcher says
So, so, so funny!!! I have done that before (different content) but sent to the wrong person and I remember that feeling!! Thanks for the laugh!
Kim Taylor says
Oh em gee I just about laughed iced tea thru my nose! HA HA! Sadly, this has happened to me once (ok maybe twice) and you know what I just heard? That if that happens, if you switch your iPhone immediately over to airplane mode…..it won't send and then you can just delete it. I haven't actually tried this, but I am thinking I might have to do a trial run with my hubby! Just to see if it truly works! (I saw that on one of those Pinterest iPhone secrets) ……Anyway, if anyone reads my post ..and it actually works? You're welcome !! Have a great day!!!
Heather says
Can't. Deal. I was laughing SO hard (while I was trying to put my 2 year old down for a nap, by the way 🙂 Thanks for helping me get over the fact that the Nordstrom sale is over! Bahahahaha!
Gwen L. says
So, did he give you a discount? =)
Kim Taylor says
Hee Hee! Thats a funny one! 🙂
Robin says
I read your blog all the time but have never commented. I thought you might like my handyman story. My painter and I were discussing his next job when my dog walked by with something hanging out of his mouth. My sweet painter, not wanting the dog to choke, grab it out of the dog's mouth. When he held it up we both realized it was my THONG UNDERWEAR. We BOTH were dying! He quickly handed it to me and I prayed the floor would open up and swallow me!
Thanks for all your great advice. I love your style and sense of humor!
Robin says
I read your blog all the time but have never commented. I thought you might like my handyman story. My painter and I were discussing his next job when my dog walked by with something hanging out of his mouth. My sweet painter, not wanting the dog to choke, grabbed it out of the dog's mouth. When he held it up we both realized it was my THONG UNDERWEAR. We BOTH were dying! He quickly handed it to me and I prayed the floor would open up and swallow me!
Thanks for all your great advice. I love your style and sense of humor!
Dena says
Thanks for the laugh! That is such a funny story and I sit here in my house laughing out loud!
Tiffany {A Touch of Grace} says
Oh my gosh I'm dying! So funny! Luckily I never said anything like that to a handyman, but I did accidentally reply to an email with my old director on the thread that he was an idiot and had no idea what he was doing. Oops! Lucky for me he really was an idiot and didn't realize what I meant. 🙂
Still giggling. So funny!
Annie Cox says
This is hilarious! My mom once ordered spinach and artichoke di*k at a restaurant and it was said to a waiter I happen to know as well. It was pretty embarrassing for all involved. I didn't show my face there for awhile.
Maria says
OMG hilarious! Of all things to text to the wrong person!
Tamara says
You. Are. HILARIOUS! I don't usually comment but couldn't resist. I love how you put it all out there (literally and figuratively haha)! Thank you for giving us all a laugh!!
Michelle Ragsdale says
hilarious! I read it twice…laughed out loud both times…thank you for sharing!
Kelly Otwell says
Oh.My.Gosh. I am laughing so hard I am crying. I have a similar story. My husband was starting a job and emailed his boss beforehand. The man's name was a Louisiana sounding name that began with an L. The computer autocorrected it to Mr Lazybones. My husband noticed it right as he hit send. He was screaming in anguish and I was laughing hysterically. When he talked to the man the next day and apologized, the man said the same thing- It happens all the time.
LINDSAY says
I laughed so much reading this!! Thank you for sharing and brightening my day!! 🙂
Morgan says
Ahahaha! Glad to hear that stuff like that happens to other folks, not just me.
Amy says
Thanks for sharing! I am so happy to know this happens to others…I am not alone!! Although i've never sent messages to a handyman letting him know I didn't have pants on!! 😉
Anonymous says
He was probably disappointed it was an accident! 😉
kathymaas says
I'd love to see you go to J Crew!
Angela Dawson says
I'm dying laughing! Needed that this morning! My husband has "sexted" his mom before thinking he was texting me! Happens to everyone! 🙂
A/S/K says
Very funny!
Polka Dot Blossom says
Reading this a second time and laughing just as hard! Love the reader stories too. Thank you for sharing…HILARIOUS!
Melissa Donavant says
Sheaffer – this is so so funny! Your blog always makes my day! Don't feel too bad. I once texted my mortgage banker asking him what color underwear he had on . . . the text was actually meant for my husband. I did exactly what you did though (flip out, panic, random senseless texting) and then just started laughing. I don't think my banker guy thought it was too funny . . . I haven't seen him since and hope I don't in a long time.
Melanie Lien says
Sheaffer, I love you. This is hilarious! I have totally been there. That moment when you stomach sinks and you totally want to die. I have done this before so ever since then I am crazy OCD about checking who I am sending text to hahaha!
Anonymous says
How about Evereve (formerly branded as Hot Mama – and like the old name MUCH better)? It's my favorite store right now hands down – even more than Nordstrom which is crazy i know. – Kathy
Anonymous says
Oh Sheaffer, that's the funniest thing I've heard about in a while! Thanks for sharing instead of keeping that gem to yourself! 🙂 I love the site. I discovered it about a month ago and I'm already the proud owner of 2 pairs of Vigoss jeans, a military jacket, a gorgeous stripped maxi, 2 of the stripped elbow patch sweaters, and soon to be one of those gorgeous bras (can't think of the name offhand). I love you, my husband…not so much! lol ~Heather
Marty says
Funniest thing I've ever heard!
Tina Santos says
Oh my gosh!!That was such a funny story!!Unfortunately, I've sent other people texts by accident too but not as funny as yours..Sheaffer I enjoy reading your blog soo much..Thank you!!
Anonymous says
So I read this yesterday and again today and I cannot stop laughing!
Lora G says
OMGEEEE!!! If it makes you feel any better, I once replied to an email from a professor asking if anyone would like to be her TA with "I'd rather gouge my eyes out!" Yep, meant to hit 'forward,' but hit 'reply' instead! Mortifying!!!
Tara G. says
Just reading this…giggling! What may be worse is the fodder it provides your friends and family for years to come!!
Stylistadiva says
OMG! Dying laughing that was hilarious! (I know, too bad it's at your expense…) 🙂
Chic Coastal Living says
OMG!!! That is the funniest thing I ever heard!!! HAHAHAHA! I'm laughing out loud and my son says what happened?!! LOL! I'll spare him the details! That's so funny!!!
Elizabeth {Chasin' Mason} says
OMG!!!!! I feel so bad saying this, but I totally laughed out loud and my husband looked at me like I was crazy LOL. But girl, this has happened to me so many times before and I always try to come up with a witty response after also. Oh gosh. I wish there was a rewind button!!! But also, Mark's response. Classic. Confusing but amazing. Haha!
Laura says
FUN!!
Full Time Wife Life says
AHHH! I can totally feel your pain in the words that followed. The nonsense that you start sputtering out when you are beyond mortified. hahahaha!!!! Love it!