Cleaning out the closet

About 2 weeks ago we gave away a TON of Nicholas' baby stuff. Finally. It was clogging up his closet so bad, it looked like I was running a bootleg Babies R Us out of our house. I was happy to give it all to someone who could use it but it was so HARD to part with all of his things. I know he can't wear the clothes or shoes anymore and he can't actually sit in the newborn bouncer seat anymore but these are all things he used at some point. They all have little sentiments attached to them. So one Saturday I was feeling "spring cleany" and made up my mind that I was ready to part with it all. I made the phone call to the receiver immediately before I had time to change my mind.

Here's what one side of his closet looked like before the giveaway.
We parted with bottles, a Boppy pillow, a travel co-sleeper, bottle warmer, sanitizer, drying rack, breast pump, tummy time mat, high chair/shopping car cover, and an infant sleep positioner.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the closet
We gave away a jumper, a bouncy seat, a walker, a car seat and base, and a music table with walker attachment

Then all of these boxes are filled with clothes and shoes

There's so much more room in that closet now.

3 things Thursday

1) Plaid shorts for Nicholas. One of my favorite outfits for him, any color or plaid shorts (and he's got lots) and a T-shirt or polo type shirt. He looks so handsome.

2) Sinus rinse. With all the pollen that's been in the air, this thing has been a life saver. It's made life breathable for the past week or so. I was scared to death of it at first but after trying it once, I'm hooked.

3) Nicholas' manners. He may be quite defiant at times. Very strong willed and stubborn but he's got manners. He says please, thank you, starting to say you're welcome, and he opens doors for you and takes his hat off when he enters a building. I've a little gentleman on my hands. Now if I could only get him to listen when I tell him things.

I NEED THIS!

OMG I want this swimsuit! We live near the beach, Nicholas loves the beach, I hate to go to the beach because I refuse to wear a swimsuit. I think the last time I wore a swimsuit was when I was a freshman in highschool and weighed about 125 pounds and had zero fat on me anywhere. I think this swimsuit might just change all that. (from www.retrodress.com) I might actually be able to take Nicholas into the water like a normal Mommy.