Apart from that, it's been pleasant enough but rather dull, after some Monday socialising. I'm trying to declutter, so decided to get rid of the dress that I wore to my school dance in 1967 - the one that I invited the young Mr Life to. Look where that led.
So I washed it - though it was really dry-clean-only, I suspect - prior to giving it to a charity shop. It's vintage, after all, so someone might buy it. (Why did I still have it??) But then Daughter 2 said she wanted it. Not sure why!
So how about this? - a nightie that I bought for Daughter 1 before she was born and embroidered with a tiny hedgehog and flower. All the children wore it as babies. Well, how could I throw this out? It doesn't take up much space.
Well, this, then? A charity shop wouldn't want my Guide uniform, with its many badges, including the Queen's Guide. Again, why do I still have it? I haven't been a Guide since 1966! So out it goes - but no, Daughter 1 said she wanted it. Again, not sure why!
However, Mr L produced this cardigan that I knitted for him in the 70s, which he'd sweetly kept ever since. I had no idea that he still had it. He never wears it (it's very heavy) so hurray! - I managed to get it to a charity shop, with quite a lot of other, less sentimental things.
And now it's Hallowe'en, so it's time to get out the knitted ghosts: the epitome of non-scariness. Even Biggest Granddaughter, who's a bit alarmed by some Hallowe'en appurtenances, is fond of these little chaps. Happy Hallowe'en!
Perhaps you should gather some stuff, take photos and ask your daughters what they want. You could get rid of lots of stuff that way! My mom was going to get rid of Dad's shirts until Ashley volunteered to make some sachets with them. It will be a wonderful way to remember him. Some special items we just can't get rid of. Other clothing or things we're not as attached to. I've never been able to figure out why I hesitate to clear out certain belongings that I never use, wear or need.
ReplyDeleteIt's always a pleasure to read your posts, although I sometimes get the slightly guilty sensation of eavesdropping. With your interest in "things", your heroic walks, your supportive family, I have no doubt this will be a pleasure for me for the next twenty or thirty years.
ReplyDeleteHow nice of you to say... but I fear your optimism for my longevity is a bit too sanguine!
DeleteDo you still have your wedding dress? I didn't see that mentioned. I don't have the dress I wore to a school dance when I was 16 but I do have a leftover piece of the fabric, my mother made the dress.
ReplyDeleteNo, I wisely borrowed my wedding dress from a friend so that problem is no longer with me.
DeleteOh how we do love those girls of yours! If only I'd had a few sentimental daughters. I keep hoping that I won't leave this earth until my granddaughters are grown and that maybe they'll want a few of my "treasures", but I don't think they'll be old enough.
ReplyDeleteHere, here for a wholesome, non-spooky, Hallowe'en!
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