My MIL called me a few days ago to tell me that her basement had a water line break and that some of my items were soaked. ย She started listing some of the items but when she got to my BARBIE dolls I almost had a HEART ATTACK.
The possibility that my Barbies might be ruined seriously sent me into a panic.
Growing up, I had a couple of Barbies.
Period.
I knew every shirt, pant, and accessory that I owned and I’ve lovingly kept them all these years.
My childhood foresight {I had no idea I was so smart} to wrap my Barbie collection in plastic paid off because….
Because………..
They survived the flood.
Thank goodness.
I mean, what would I have done without one more thing to shove up on my garage rafters in a leak proof container?
Cool Barbies!!! Glad they were saved!
Me too. I don’t know why I care so much, but I do. ๐
Good thing they didn’t drown. Funny that you still have all that stuff. Well, I guess I still have my Cabbage Patch kid even if my sons use her as a hostage.
I had/have a great love of Barbies. So glad they are all safe.
I can imagine the relief you felt:) Good thinking!!
I have the same blue and white dress, well, my daughter plays with it now.
I don’t let my girls play with mine. I’m mean. ๐
Those treasure from childhood are so precious! I am so glad that yours was preserved:-)
ROFL! And what are you planning on doing with these old Barbies?
Justine ๐ฎ )
now. That’s the best part. Wrapping them back up and putting them up in the rafters. It’s always been my dream you know to make about a million dollars from selling them when I’m 90.
Hooray for the safety of Barbie and friends!
I am so glad that they were safe!
thank you. I was really worried for awhile there. ๐
I have no idea what happened to my Barbies. Now I’m sad.
You said Barbie collection and I thought you must have had hundreds. I love that it’s just three and that you actually wrapped them in plastic at some point in your life.
I was deprived as a child. Deprived.
Phew! Glad they are ok!
Hmm I can’t imagine if that would of happen to my strawberry shortcake collection dolls and house….yikes!
Do they still smell? I always wanted a strawberry short cake doll. Sigh. ๐
I have no idea where my Barbies are…Hopefully, they’re safe in my parents’ attic. Don’t think I could make too much cash off of them – I always went crazy w/trying to fix their hair and that never ended well.
Well of course those managed to make it out. I think Barbies, roaches (the bug kind), and twinkies will out live all of us making it out any disaster. ๐
I think you are absolutely right!
I got a kick out of this. I have some too and feel really sentimental that they exist somewhere, where and how safe I have no need to know. LOL!
Hey they all have their heads, hair, AND arms!
good luck on that Million bucks…what will you spend it on when your 90??? a Gold Grill?? lol
I laughed over this comment for a good 10 minutes. Of course I’ll buy a gold grill. ๐
Good thing! I have my barbies in a box at my mom’s house. Aiyana loves looking at them when we go over.
that’s what I let my girls do too. LOOk. ๐
Why are you saving them and not letting the girls play with them?
I personally, NEVER liked Barbies, so it’s a shock to me that mine do.
I liked dump trucks. Big ones.
Let them play with MY Barbies? NEVER. ๐
Lol! I’m so glad they made it!
I am so glad they survived!
I still have my “My Little Pony” collection from 1983!
Oh, I did not get to comment on your Valentine posting – you and your hubby have not changed much in 17 years! You both still look great!
My Little Pony’s came on the scene right when I was too old for them. I always wanted about 50 though.
that’s cute Angie….I still have a couple of my old stuffed animals….
Ahhhhh, the sweet memories. Glad that they were ‘saved!’
Whew… Glad the Barbies are safe. I wish I knew where mine were.
Thank Goodness!! This stuff is so cool!
Holy Mary…. Thank God! I am so glad you got all your Barbies back unharmed… Do you think they all boarded the Barbie Van or got in the hot tub to stay safe??
Okay, I still have all my Barbies- and just today I got in the mail the 80s Ladies Cyndi Lauper Barbie… Nothing beats the feeling of a new Barbie. I think you should add to your collection.
Ah. Someone that can really appreciate my potential heartache over the possible passing of my Barbies. ๐
Oh, you have so inspired me to post about my Barbies… how I lost my collection… how it came back to me… and how I used a very special Barbie in my wedding planning.
Oh yes… a post is coming!
I LOVED my Barbies!! My mom even sewed them special clothes. I played with them for hours. Glad they survived the flood!
But flooded basements are no good!!
I know. You should have seen what my MIL lost. Sad.
♥ I’m glad they survived! How fun! ๐
Wow you are super smart, I never kept any of my childhood things….those are vintage! I’m surprised you never caved in a let your children play with them. Have a wonderful Tuesday.
I wouldn’t even consider letting my girls play with the 1950’s ones. I’m mean that way. ๐
Oh thank goodness! I wish my mom had kept my Barbies, though some of them were worse for wear (I went through a hair stylist phase where I cut a lot of their hair). My grandma had given me some of the 50s ones, but I’m not sure where they went to. They weren’t my favorites. ๐
I loved the rollers too!!!