Out with the Small...in with the Large

I accomplished 2 projects today.

1 organizing project and 1 service project...

I am 15 weeks pregnant...

the bad news is, I could easily be mistaken for 25 weeks pregnant...

the good news is, I haven't gained any weight.

It was time to put away the "small" clothes and pull out the "LARGE" clothes.

I cleared, sorted, chucked...

and realized I hardly have any LARGE maternity clothes for Winter since my last 3 babies were born in September.

I sent quite a few things to the DI...including these hot Girbaud jeans.

I think they were my little brothers and then somehow they became mine--I've had them for like 20 years.

AFTER...


The "Flower" project...
BEFORE...


A dear friend of the family passed away so my mom and I made 19 corsages and 1 boutonniere for the funeral.

AFTER...



My Mom is a great homemaker...
she does things I'll never do, like grow a big garden, can chili sauce, sew, and she can even clean fancy draperies.
D says When children work with you rather than against you, the housework isn't much of a problem at all. And as a result, there's lots of time for family fun.
It was fun working with and visiting with the Mom!
We talked about all kinds of things...
from me telling her 'should anything ever happen to me please sign the husband up for "Meals on Wheels" otherwise he'll only eat cereal and McDonalds', to how much I miss my brother and sister-in-law who just moved to Arizona :(
The Mom loves the Husband so I know she'll be sure to fulfill my request if ever necessary.
The Mom has loved the Husband for almost as long as I have.
When we were Juniors in High School I tried to break up with the Husband--I guess back then he was the Boyfriend-- but the Mom counseled me, 'Becky, I'll support you in whatever you do but I don't think you'll ever find anyone who treats you as good as Kevin (the Boyfriend who is now the Husband) does.'
The Mom was right.
So glad I took her advice.

I'm out of town tomorrow for the funeral.
Back for more projects on Thursday.

Catching Up...Day 7!

This may look familiar.

After we went through the kids closets over the summer there was plenty that needed sorting.

BEFORE...

There were no TOOLS but check out these cute new additions to my salt and pepper shaker collection!

They were a gift from my daughter's cute friend...she saw them and knew I would love them.

And I do!

Thanks again Haley!

THE PROCEDURE

I put off doing this until 7pm.

I sorted and sorted and sorted.
Some clothes went into the storage bins and some went into the DI bag...

AFTER...

This project required some lifting...
D says Bend at knees and hip joints instead of bending back. Use leg muscles rather than back muscles when lifting.

The bins weren't all that heavy but good advice nonetheless.

I think my all-day-sickness is getting a little better.
Today the daughter told me,
"Wow mom, you're getting big--but you look cute."
Do I take that as a compliment?