Well, that was easy. <———Sarcasm.
I intend to write a post about my 53 step, 14 hour process (patent pending) for removing Sharpie ink from fabric, but it will have to wait until my biceps stop trembling and I can bend my fingers at the knuckles.
I used to be an attorney, but it made me grumpy. Now I write about life, sweet and savory, as a wife and mother to two small boys. My knowledge of dinosaurs knows no bounds.
You can read more, including the meaning behind the name Pancakes and French Fries here. And, yes, I really am phenomenally indecisive.
You deserve a #1 mom mug! Awesome cleaning powers Lady.
WOW! No you deserve the Noble Peace prize or something grand like that. Oh, wow…. I bow to you in your cleaning powers!
good job! at first I thought this was a before shot!
Oh, WOW.
I can’t believe you got that out!
*standing ovation* you. rock.
Congratulations!
A-Mazing!
W O W !
I assume he won’t be let out of that highchair until December?
Way to go. Awesome save.
Thank you, thank you. {taking bow}
Lynn–Damn straight! He sees sunshine once a day at snack, then it’s back to the dungeon.
Mrs. Forest–Love your house!
You. Are. A. Goddess.
Holy Moly! I CAN NOT believe you got it all out! I for sure want to hear about the 53 step process… just in case I ever need it.
You win! Congrats on beating the Sharpie!
I don’t believe it!? You are an alien…can’t wait to hear how it was done!
Nu- Uh!!! You did it!! I bow down to you. I hope that you plan on submitting your steps to the “Suburban Housewives Handbook” so the rest of us will learn to secrets to your success.
Brava! You are a magician! Do tell!
you are a miracle worker lady!way to go!! wow my grandma has crazy ninja stain fighting solutions too.
That some magic you pulled off. Wow!
Oh, my sweet lord…you got the sharpie ink out! This is a feat of David Copperfieldian proportions! I’m so impressed I can’t not even tell’ya! This is more impressive than babies giving trade advice on TV! Super! Congratulations!
Jules, \m/ YOU ROCK \m/, that’s all I can say.
bad ass. totally bad ass.
Holy Sharpie, Batman! You did it! You did it! You will have to share your secret when you are able to move your arms again. Congrats – that is AWESOME!
You are my new hero.
Seriously, when I saw that marker I caught my breath and my stomach got a little queasy…
Oh. I want that secret.
You are one amazing Mom.
That is AMAZING!
1. you need to write a letter to the people you bought the couch and chair from and show photos! And tell them to eat their warrenty that doesn’t cover markers!
Then publish your handy little mircle work!
BTW What type of fabric is that?
Disbelief! I can’t believe you got it out!
Katie–You’re asking the wrong person about fabric. I have no idea! I can tell you that it’s that nubby textured fabric, most likely a cotton blend, that is often popular with this style of sofa and chair.
I am currently standing and giving you a heartfelt round of applause. Which makes it difficult to type, for sure.
Thanks, Erin! I’m giving you a standing ovation for an awesome blog title. I have two fierce beagles, myself.
p.s. Congratulations on placing in the “Didn’t Die” category! That was hilarious.
You amazing woman. I shouldn’t have even doubted you for a second.
OMG. It was voodoo wasn’t it? Come on, you can tell us. I have always felt that maybe I am wasting my time in church, and if I worshipped someone less forgiving that there could be benefits, but this? Again OMG.
amazing. I can’t even get grass stains out of the boys’ jeans. . . .
So glad to hear that you were able to get those Sharpie stains out. Eagerly anticipating the revelation of the 53 step process. I hope the alcohol tip was useful, I was dubious when it was first suggested to me, but was totally amazed when the stains started to disappear — my first thoughts at the time: “the boy can live to see another day!”
WOW! I’m so impressed that you got it out!
Are you sure you didn’t just photoshop that photo? Well done.
As an FYI, to remove permanent markers from dry erase boards, you can write over the permanent marker with a dry erase marker and then erase with the dry erase eraser…it is magic.
Holy crap! You are my new hero! I can’t wait to read about how you pulled this off, and apparently, neither can the rest of the internet.
Unbelievable. You are truly a rock star mom.
I am so happy and relieved for you- amazing work! I never thought it would come off- I love your blog!!!!
p.s. thanks so much for the vegan yum yum recommendation, you’re the best! mama strapless living already ordered the cookbook to help ease some of my “reluctant vegan” pain, haha
wow- i’ve been there with markers- black and permanent on my antique dining room table…as well as a number of other places. the bad part about the “silence of impending doom” is that by the time you realize they’re quiet, the damage has already been done. I can’t believe you got it out- you’re a hero to mom’s everywhere!
for as short as this post was, it made me laugh. hard. i am enjoying the discovery of your blog oh so much, and in fact linked to it today on my own little blog project. thanks for making motherhood sound so beautifully real! looking forward to many more good reads.