The Badonkadonk Shorts Controversy

To give you some perspective on my body with this story

Two days ago, I went to Target and was just doing the usual exploration of aisles to see where Target could easily scoop $20 out of me, when I came across a pair of shorts for a little over $5.  $5!! The pair of cute patterned shorts, however, was significantly larger than my normal size.  I decided to try them on anyways.  I was a little reluctant because I guess I was really fixated on that number but when I tried the shorts on, they covered my butt perfectly.  I knew that right then and there, regardless of the size that was on the tag, I was going to buy them.  The interesting thing is that I can pull the waistband out over 6 inches, no joke.  What was frustrating was that I had to get a pair of shorts that were 8 sizes "too big" in order for them to fit my tush properly without them turning into apple-bottom jeans.  Which made think of all of the times I've gone shorts shopping and how much I dread it, including pants.  A size 1/2 at GAP is not the same 1/2 at Hollister.  I remember going to Target last year and finding a great rack of shorts where I tried on two different pairs from this display and they fit well and covered the butt.  So I bought several more pairs in the different patterns.  Terrible mistake!  Each pair, despite being the same "brand" and on the same display fit completely differently than the first two I had tried on and all were a size 3.  Many of the pairs felt like I was suctioning my ass in.  Technically my waist fits a size 3, but if I actually want my butt covered than I need to go up in sizes and that's just to have it covered.  If I want them to fit nicely and not painted on, then that's a few more sizes up as well.  If I want more material to hang off instead of being snug, again more sizes up.

The types of shorts that I want

The types of shorts I feel like are only available for my age category

I feel like women's clothing is an art.  There's a certain skill to create clothing that is form fitting but not overly snug and more importantly doesn't make a woman feel suffocated.  For one of my friends, her employer requires that the staff wear shorts with only a couple inches off of the knee, aka bermuda shorts.  It's really difficult to find attractive bermuda shorts and the shorts that are considered attractive have only a few inches of cloth in the front and back, yet are worth $20-$30.  They're not covering, they're overly tight, and they're expensive despite the lack of material.  A couple pairs in, and you've spent over a $100 for uncomfortable clothing.

How has shopping for summer clothing been for other bloggers and readers out there?

Oh hey summer heyyy

 We got a new grill! It's our first one, compliments of the Exchange and we grilled chicken on it for the first time last night.  We also picked up a kiddie pool for the dogs so they can enjoy this gorgeous weather.  All we need is some outdoor furniture and we are set to enjoy Montana's beautiful summers.

 Blu recently went to the vet for a check-up but he also has a staph infection, poor little guy.

I swear he will eat anything and it's incredibly annoying.  Holly sheds a lot and so we're constantly patrolling Blu to make sure he's not munching on her hair.  He acts like we don't feed him!

This is one of his favorite spots on the yard.  I don't know how he figured this out or why he likes to sit on it but he does and we call it his "throne" as he watches over his backyard kingdom.

His recent vet visit had him weighing 48 lbs and he's only 4 months old aka he is going to be humongous!  Right now the pups are running around outside, enjoying the wonders of a backyard lawn sprinkler.

How is summer looking in your parts?