I Only Bend at the Waist

Each summer, Bobby, the kids and I spend some at his family’s cabin in the woods about 45 minutes from our house. During this time, I don’t put a lot of effort into my appearance, because there is always a line for the bathroom. I mean, I make sure I’m clean and I use deodorant but I don’t really mess with makeup and my hair is always in a bandana or a ponytail. You know, I’m just there to relax with the fam. One evening when we were there last summer, I had to leave the family fun to go to a baby shower in town. When I returned, I was still dressed in my special occasion finery. “Wow, you look nice.” said Bobby’s sister Judy when she saw me. “Oh, thanks,” I responded, “this is Special Occasion Jenny. What you’ve seen this weekend is Family Vacation Jenny.” We both had a good laugh at this and I thought I was pretty clever. But then later I started thinking about it. It kind of weirded me out how different I can be in different situations. (Much like the different versions of Barbie!) I like to dress up, and be girlie and all that, but I also like to just slum around the house sometimes. So in the interest of true openness, I thought I’d share some of the different versions of my schizophrenic self with you all. Enjoy!

Wedding Day Jenny – Unfortunately, this was a limited edition Jenny produced in 2000 to celebrate her nuptials to Bobby. If you’re lucky, you can still find one on Ebay. Wedding Day Jenny features a fabulous up-do, three layer tulle veil, and Oleg Cassini satin wedding dress with train.

Mommy Jenny – Since February 27, 2004, Mommy Jenny has been available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Although at some of these hours a day her capri pants and t-shirt are a little more wrinkled and stained that at other hours. Here’s hoping you catch her at a good time!

Family Vacation Jenny – this Jenny is very relaxed and happy, and features a makeup-free face with a stylish bandana-ponytail hairdo. Family dolls are sold separately.

Maternity Jenny – this is also a limited edition Jenny. It was available in late 2003 and early 2004 and again for most of 2006! She has now been discontinued, because she just got too clumsy, cranky, and uncomfortable. Also, the feet on the later-stage Maternity Jenny were known to blow up like balloons.

Professional Jenny – Professional Jenny was available from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, and from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Fridays. She came with a different outfit for each of the three days. Savvy collectors had them all! Professional Jenny was also discontinued in June 2007.

Bridesmaid Jenny – This is also a limited edition Jenny, although it has had many, many runs. It is currently unavailable. The last production run seen here was in June 2005 and featured and Apple Red David’s Bridal bridesmaid’s dress and a crazy hairdo. The next limited edition will run in May 2008 when Megan & Andy get hitched. This Jenny will also feature a red dress by After Six but the hairstyle is yet to be determined!

Beach Vacation Jenny – This Jenny just had a brief run in August 2006 so they are hard to find. She comes with sunglasses, beach chair, and lovely bathing ensemble. She also had a 1st edition in July 2005, and manufacturers are hoping to bring out a new Beach Vacation Jenny each year, however, they did not reach this goal in 2007.

Well, that’s a look at some of the different Jenny’s!

But here’s the one you all get the biggest glimpse of. I call her:
Laughing at my Kid While I’m Trying to Write a Blog Jenny!