Good Morning Everyone!
Yesterday ended up being quite a busy day for moi. I ended up doing 4 loads of laundry (clothes and I changed sheets). With next week's forecast in the 90's, I also managed to finally pull out summer tops and lighter sweaters and put away all the heavy woolen sweaters, fleece leggings, etc. Of course that meant I woke in the night last night chilly. LOL. Another blanket on top of the bed solved that problem.
While putting winter woolens away and pulling out light weight summer things I managed to purge a bit. The back of my car is loaded with bags that will be donated today. I was thinking of Kat's blog post about release and letting things go. Trust me, there are still many clothing items that I should let go - things I wore when I worked. But I love them so! However, I made progress on another front. My Mom passed away a little over 22 years ago. My Dad gave me all of her scarves (she loved - and wore frequently - silk scarves) which I wear sometimes. He also gave me all of her jewelry. I pulled out a few things that I liked and kept things like her wedding and engagement rings. A lot of her jewelry was not my style or taste. And none of it was expensive stuff. BUT, I have been unable to part with it...until yesterday. I packaged everything up and it will go to the thrift shop today along with other donations. I found a stack of 4 picture frames I had bought at Pier 1 before that store closed. I haven't used them in years. All are going to the thrift store. It's a start!
My next job is to clean (thoroughly!!) the guest room. Fletch's brother Damon is driving up from Virginia on Thursday for a visit. Unfortunately his wife can't come. He is planning to help Fletch with a bunch of outdoor chores, get our window air conditioners in, etc. That room is often a dumping ground so there is much to be done! I also need to give thought to what to cook while Damon is here. I know we will be at C&M's on Saturday for a cookout, but I need to plan food for other nights.
Colin will be over on Sunday with Iris in the afternoon. Mailing is having a spa day with her Mom and sister. And someone will be 18 months old in June! Not sure how that is possible. We enjoy celebrating Iris' half birthdays as well as her full year birthdays and I've been having fun pulling things together for her. She loves being outside and especially loves helping around the yard and garden. So, we got her a little red Radio Flyer wagon and some gardening tools (trowel, hoe, etc.) And yesterday this book arrived for her:
I love Margaret Renkl's writing and I think this book will be great. And Billy Renkl's illustrations are wonderful. I can't wait to read it with her.
Well, I suppose I've rambled on long enough. Plus, I can hear that Fletch is waking up and I promised to make French toast and sausage for breakfast. I'd best pour another cup of coffee and get moving.
Welcome to the weekend! May it be a good one for all of us.
It can be really hard to give away things that have such memories attached to them, even if they're things you never use or wear. But think of how excited someone will be to find those treasures at the thrift shop! I need to do a clean-out of my drawers and closets as well. I have a bunch of work-type clothing I don't wear anymore, some of it because it's no longer my style and some because it's just too big. We're also expecting highs in the 90s next week -- but also lows going back into the 40s! Have a wonderful weekend!
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