Good Morning, Friends...Hope you all are doing well and are having a wonderful weekend!
Had a sweet visit from our girls last night. Mom Samantha, Sloaneygirl and...
Grandma Lolli...
Sloane loves to read...
As we age, life tends to speak to you...sometimes, loudly. I've had this "feeling" several times throughout my married life. Stuff...it accumulates faster than you can say pie.
The living room shelves are full...things from my Mother, grandmother...great grandmother. Books, figurines, two punchbowls, dishes, and on and on.
Until last evening when the girls came for a visit, I thought I was going to have to put a lot of my "stuff" up for sale or donation. If anything were to happen to me or Larry, daughter Crystal would have a daunting job ahead of her just to clear the house out. Furniture is one thing but...the "stuff" hidden in closets...cupboards and the storage shed would be so hard for her and her hubby Tim, to deal with from almost three hours away.
Last night, talking to Crystal (daughter) and Samantha, (granddaughter), we somehow got on the subject of "stuff". I was thrilled to find out that Samantha's taste has transformed from minimalism to traditionalism. I'm over the moon! Traditional has always been my form of expression where our home was concerned. I love antiques. The rocker in the above photo was my Dad's when he was five. Now I know these things won't just be donated or hauled to the dump. Sam was over the moon knowing she was welcomed to take what she wanted. I also let the girls go through my jewelry...best they both agreed on what pieces they wanted, beforehand. Macabre? No, I don't think so...What they each wanted and their reasons behind it were truly heartwarming. Like Larry's and my wedding bands from when we were first married. Simple gold bands that had seen better days since that sunshiny September day in 1972. Crystal had always said she wanted them... I told her to take them with her last night...It was a special moment between us.
I love our babies...and I know how much they love us.
I also know, doing a deep clearing of "stuff" isn't for everyone. It's a hard thing sometimes, to do. But for whatever reason, I'm finding it to be uplifting and freeing. All I do when trying to decide on whether to throw, donate, keep for us or keep for the children, is remember how so very much easier it will be for Crystal, when the time comes...and it will. I'm a pragmatist.
I made a lemon cake...so refreshing!
Then I got busy finishing up on my quilt top. You know, if you've started any project, how hard it is to get back in the mood to start on it again after an interruption, like my surgery. But I forced myself to get back to it! lol
Do Not look too closely at all the mistakes...I'm just happy I've gotten this far! lol I think I was too ambitious for my first project! Next time instead of a twin, I'll practice on a baby blanket or placemats!
This will be the backing...
Larry was also putzing around with this cute cutting board idea on his newest laser. I'm already using it.
Then he brought this project into the house! It'll be so pretty when it's done!
Okay friends...Lol...What does this meme say to you?? Leave your answer in the comments...
Well, I need to get back to some more of that decluttering of "stuff". I hope you have a fun weekend and are warm or cool wherever you may be!
So, until next time...
