Wow... I didn't realize I'd been away so long-- I have some catching up to do.
I've been bitten by a spring cleaning bug. I'm tired of not having space in this house. I told hubby last week that I am going to get rid of everything that hasn't been used in a year. That should give me some space.
I already told him several months ago that unless something goes out, nothing else is coming in. The kids are screaming for MORE SPACE-- as they grow, they need more room-- the girls are hating having to share a room-- and if things go as planned, I will be giving up my office to change it into a bedroom for Michael this summer. It is a little smaller than the room he has now, but the girls need more room because they are bigger and have more stuff. I guess my computer will move back into the living room, the piano will move, etc... But once all the aquariums are moved out in a couple of weeks-- I'll have the space to do all this stuff.
I am just dreading all the painting and rearranging of furniture that has to be done.
I've spent the today cleaning my 8 yr old's room. I came out with three large bags of stuff for a yard sale. I could probably get another bag or two out of there if I had the energy to finish. Who knew we had let stuff accumulate in that room like that... I just cleaned out his closet and dresser about a month ago. Went through the closet again today-- and I do believe this child is in yet another growth spurt. I pulled out three more pairs of jeans, two more pairs of slacks, and about a dozen long sleeved shirts that the sleeves are too short. I went through the summer clothes that were packed away and pulled out things for him today. About half the shirts I packed away, he can't wear because they'd be about three or four inches short. Most of the shorts he has will be okay-- because they were a little long on him last summer.
I was blessed a few days ago when my sister in law called and said she had some jeans that her son outgrew-- and hoped Michael could wear them. We were blessed in them being a perfect fit. So now her son is two sizes ahead of Michael. As long as that continues, she will pass us the hand me downs...
Well, I guess I've rambled enough... I'm gonna go back now and read all I've missed in the thread, and catch up while I relax and drink my glass of sweet tea.
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