Preparations

Yesterday, I went to Goodwill (senior discount day) to look for play clothes for the grandchildren to wear when they are here. When I took the kids home to their new place in Zion, IL, last August, all of their remaining summer-weight clothing went with them. (The silly kids just keep growing in spite of my admonitions that they STOP.) For several years when they lived with me, Megan and Nathan had an agreement to maintain clothing for the kids at both homes so packing wasn't necessary for weekend visits. Then, when the custody changed, their presence here wasn't as often...and now that they have moved to IL, I see them even less often. However, the winter-weight clothing in their closets here is outgrown. Robin sees nothing wrong with grabbing ill-fitting and mis-matched clothes to put on in a hurry. And I still need to keep outfits that they can wear to church, etc. I have always kept underwear, socks, pajamas, and at least one pair of church shoes here...and one church outfit. Now, I need to replace at least some of the play clothes (and get rid of the stuff they've outgrown). Whew! All of that by way of explanation of why I went to Goodwill!

Anyway, I came home with just a few things that looked decent and would fit. I spent a whopping $10 on it all. Went thru Ryan's dresser and closet today to move out everything that won't fit. (I have a grand-niece with three young boys. His clothes should fit SOMEBODY.) Will have to work on Robin's later. At least their stepmother won't have to pack much when they come at Christmas.

I prepare to hit the road for Illinois. Hope my sister and bro-in-law can stand to have me around for five days!