It has been almost a year since the Boy bird moved into his own nest, and I have to confess that I have not been able to go into his old room without weeping. This morning I marched myself in there and Sandy Poodle helped me load up three big bags of clothing for the Goodwill Store. I tried not to think about the memories attached to each tee shirt and sweatshirt as it went into the black bags, but instead thought about how much a warm sweatshirt might be appreciated by the person who gets it from the Goodwill Store. I thought about how Rachael was so excited to find the doc martens, and hoped a similar thing might happen with these clothes. I was surprized at how good it felt to actually haul those bags down the stairs and fling them into the Mommymobile. I drove straight to the Goodwill store and unloaded them. It feels good. (Yes, I am trying to convince myself.)
Before I get completely maudlin, I need to change the subject.
Please go to Rachel's and wish one of my favorite young women a Very Happy Birthday.
Hope your Friday is filled with unexpected joy!
mwah.
Bless you, Greta! I know that took some genuine courage to do.
Posted by: Larry | October 01, 2004 at 10:13 AM
Once again our lives parallel. I'm on my way to Goodwill this morning with a load of shoes, household stuff and toys. Sending you hugs.
Posted by: Nathania | October 01, 2004 at 10:18 AM
It's been a year? Wow. How strange it must be from that side of it. Congratulations on your first year of empty next. Or maybe the first half of empty nest.
I have a fleece to send to you and Sandy, if I ever get my act together and pack it up. I think it will be from Groucho. I might even find a picture of him to send too. He's a nice neutered guy, with soft wool and a lot of character in his, um, sheep-onality.
Posted by: stonering | October 01, 2004 at 10:28 AM
Wow, a year. I have a hard time letting go of many of my kids things--Owen especially if he was, at any time, attached to it. Gratefully, his school hosts at least 3 garage sales a year and I know the money will go to pay his teachers. I can live with that. Glad the poodle princess could be of help. :)
Posted by: Kathleen | October 01, 2004 at 06:11 PM
You mean it doesn't get any easier? I keep thinking as the boys grow that I'll have an easier time getting rid of their clothes and things. I admit to still having certain precious infant outfits that I haven't been able to part with!
Posted by: Sharlene | October 02, 2004 at 03:50 PM
Greta...just to show you how small a world it is...I took my youngest to Goodwill today.It was a jeans/pants shopping day but she also ended up with a sweatshirt...almost new and she was tickled pink that it was hers for $5 CDN/$3.90 US.
My kids love to shop at Goodwill and we appreciate it when people donate items that still have life in them !
Give and be happy!
Debbie
Posted by: debbie klement | October 02, 2004 at 06:11 PM
You're an inspiration. xxoo
Posted by: Kim | October 03, 2004 at 07:40 PM