Purge the Cloth

I have been meaning to take action on this for quite some time. And today, I did just that. And man, what a good feeling! What AM I referring to? Thats right, the Big Closet Purge 2011 appropriately named because thats what I did!!

When I was pregnant (2009) and in a depressed state of big body little clothes syndrome, I took ALL regular clothes and packed them into a massive suitcase (the size you take on an international month long trip big) and stowed it on the top shelf of my closet. From time to time I would have David bring it down for me to review. I almost crushed myself one time doing it myself and learned to ask for help! I rarely ever, err, never, found anything that would fit. And it would go back "up top".

I finally decided to take it down and get rid of everything in there. Well that was my plan any ways. And I was very good and realistic and evaluated each piece of clothing as if I were on TLC's What Not To Wear. I did find several tops that are super cute that I bought a month or two before I got pregnant. And this time, they fit. So I pulled them out and onto hangers. And threw the rest of the stuff into a giant pile to go. Then I proceeded to go through the rest of my closet and pull stuff to go, and pull seasonal or work attire that I don't currently need immediate access to and put into the suitcase. I did the same with shoes!!!

Overall, I was QUITE pleased with myself! And I will be even more proud when I load it all up and deliver it to the Salvation Army. I like donating there because they actually give out vouchers at the homeless shelter for items and the homeless people can take the vouchers (yes, they get bus tokens to get there) to the store and "buy" stuff.

As soon as I get the pictures uploaded and drop off my stuff, Ill add the pics!

What I Wanted to Do, and What I Did...

Well, I had hoped to do a "What She Wore Wednesday", however, OOPS!!! Thats right people, I FORGOT to take the pictures!!

Heres a cute mental picture for you: Delaney wore a coral colored long sleeve shirt with a sparkly dog from Childrens Place and some black velour pants from Target and her pink sparkly slip on kicks. Her hair was in pig tails and she also had two little sparkly butterfly clips on each pigtail. It was a cute outfit but nothing too fancy today.

We got treated to diner at Sante Fe Steak House by my mom tonight. The kids had the catfish nuggets, fruit cup and fries. They liked it all. I ordered the coconut shrimp which are GIANT butterflied shrimp and marmalade sauce. Mmmmm good. The sweet potato was disappointing... not enough of the jazz for me. David tried the grilled catfish and rice and cleaned his plate. Mom was just snacking because she ate a very late lunch. All in all it was a delicious dinner. Thanks mom!

Well, thats it. No pictures so that is why I didn't put the official WSWW title!

To The Rescue...!!

As I came out of the doctors office, I realized the temperature had dropped and it was drizzling. I quickly got to the van, loaded DP in, turned on his movie, tossed my purse in the front seat, hit the "unlock" button on my keys (since I was about to put them in the front seat with my purse), and closed the door. I held Delaneys hand and let her walk around the van to her side. She was so excited. Until we realized it was locked. Hmmm. Perhaps I didn't hit the button enough times. We went back to DPs side to open the door. IT WAS LOCKED!!!
I remembered two women sitting in the lobby. Delaney and I ran in and called David. He called the police and was also driving to us. The police informed him that they no longer help with this and to call a wrecker. SO he continued driving to the house to get the spare keys. I was at 31 and memorial. We live at 101 and Elm. He works at 31 and Yale. In the mean time the woman came back outside and we called the Eastside district # who gave us the Eastside Fire Dept #. Once the lady knew they were coming for us, she went back in. It was cold and rainy and we didn't have our coats on but I didn't want to leave DP who was at that point crying and shaking his head no. Poor baby! Another man who had previously held the door for us in the doctor office came out and offered to let me use his phone to call David back. Then I realized he and I grew up in the same neighborhood, rode the bus together, and went to elementary and middle school together. Thank you Mr. Andre Cotton!
As I was on the phone with David telling him about Mr. Cotton we heard it: the sirens of the fire truck! I looked behind me to see the Firetruck exiting I-44. They proceeded with lights and sirens until they reached us. I felt very special and important! There were three of them and they worked their fireman magic and got my door opened in moments! THANK YOU FIREMEN!
We loaded up and called David who had just gotten into the house. I told him we could just meet for lunch since we were all out. We rendezvoused at Hideway Pizza for some yummy lunch.
This afternoon we napped and then SueSue came over for dinner!
As for the doctor appt: DP has dried blood in his ear, a large blister, and fluid. He also has some pretty crazy allergies going on. The doctor thinks the allergies are contributing to the ear problems because he is inflamed, which is preventing proper drainage. We are doing allegra, some nasonex, and recheck in two weeks. But had to cancel the hearing test until his ears are cleared. Boo!

-Rachel Bright
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Not so sweet Sunday

So today we took the kids out to SueSues (Davids mom) house in Beggs. She has a ton of property and it's nice and secluded. David and his mom did some target shooting while the kids and I hung out inside with their Mum (Davids gma). It was mine and the kids first time out there. It's nice out in the country, however, my health meter was at the low end so I wasn't having the best day. I hate days like this when I feel crappy like this. But hey, that's my life, right!?
I tried to make the best of our day and the kids seemed to have lots of fun!
See video on FB from this am where Delaney says Suesue! Too cute!

-Rachel Bright
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