Planned AND accomplished!

Yep. Got it done!

I went home on Friday and immediately began purging my closets. Primarily because I knew if I didn't I'd come up with another excuse to postpone it. Gosh it felt good!!

I tackled the definite no-no closet first (baby steps, you know). This was one that held stuff that had not been worn in so long it should have been covered in cobwebs. This closet also holds the Mr.'s winter clothing that he needs mainly for work. He's an all season, hard-working kinda man!

Next I tackled the closet in what is now known as 'The Nursery.' :) This one held everything from casual, to winter, to the dreaded 'might have an excuse to wear this some day yet' pieces. This was the tough one. I actually found myself falling into the trap of trying a few things on again because ______ (you fill in the blank), which is why they were hanging in there in the first place! But after a few mental smacks to the head, I continued the purge.

I checked everything out to determine which destination it would end up at - outside of our house. The next step was to hang what was going to a better place - the next day - fold and bag what was going to be donated - the next day - and hang and cover items being transferred to the attic for winter trip to consignment (out of sight, out of mind) - the next day. I didn't have any shoes or purses to deal with, as I had taken care of donating or trashing those items when I switched out winter and summer clothes a few months ago. So after moving everything out of the house, I spent the rest of my evening feeling pretty darn proud of myself!

The next morning, just as I'd promised myself, I put the future consignment duds in the attic and got those out of the way first. Then later that morning we, and yes - I talked him into it - headed to the consignment shop. I mentioned Wee Cycled & New to You in my previous post. You guys should really check this place out. They have everything (in season). Anyway, I was almost beaming as I took in the clothes that I half eagerly, half painstakingly, purged from my overflowing closets. If you've never done consignment, the way it works is they look at the clothing and determine what they feel can be resold and I'm proud to say that everything I took in was deemed worthy (yay!). So of course while they were doing that I managed to find a few things to take back home with me also. Don't judge! I got . . .

These shorts.

Now I'm not a 'brand name' person, so I really don't remember what brand these are, but they were both brand new and with tags. Score! These are just a little long for my liking (see 'someecard' on previous post) and I am so NOT a cuff person, so those definitely have to go. But the thing about consignment is that the prices are so great I can easily justify alterations like hemming and cuff removal if and when needed. 

Then I got this cute top and pair of khaki shorts. Again, cuffs to be removed. 

And this summer purse and cap to protect The Boog from the sun this summer.

And while I was doing my 'browsing' the Mr. was doing a little browsing of his own. I rounded a corner to find him holding a cool version of Mickey Mouse that crawled. Super cute and with Boog crawling - everywhere - he thought it would entertain him (mmhmmm . . .). I shot a glance at the huge corner of toys they have and something extremely familiar on the top shelf caught my eye!!

Now I realize it might not be Tow Mater, but how stinkin' cute is this??
Poor Mickey didn't stand a chance. ;)

The odd thing is, we had just had a conversation on the way to New to You about 'me' spoiling Boog rotten. Me? Never . . .

Mmmm . . .this came today . . . ;)

Guess it's time for Nana and Papa to reconnect with the Spurtlegurgles, Jingleheimers, Bitty Booties and Twirleypops! Lol! ;)

Ok, so last weekend's mission was planned and accomplished! Now, what can I plan for this one . . .?

Later ;)
Shelia

Regardless, everybody is somebody's child . . .