Every once in a while, I get the itch to pitch, the urge to purge. And though that sounds completely cliche, last night I was ready to go pitchin’ and purging’ through my closets. No stiletto, no halter, no t-shirt was safe. I was tired of ‘the stuff.’
And as anyone on some kind of mission into unknown territory would do, I called in reinforcements. My sister-in-law, Crystal, being the victim of that phone call.
She happily obliged and came ready to help, bags in hand. Bags to haul away the battle wounded apparel.
Gray skies carried in thunder storms. The downpour that followed being the perfect accompaniment to the evening’s activity.
Once drawers were emptied and items from the closet had been casually flung onto the bed, until my room resembled that of a frat boy’s floor, we sorted and sifted, hung and rehung until we could again see the white of my duvet. At times I just wanted to burrow myself into the piles to make a nice cozy home and just live there. It seemed easier than the alternative.
But just a couple of hours later, we emerged, Victors of Greatness, clad with bags more than we could carry.
And my mess of shiny glossy things, hair bands, dewy shadows and creams went from drawers of chaos to an organized system where each item has it’s place.
(before photo)
And our fearless cheerleader…
would gallantly march through, checking our progress, and showing off hers.
And today, the only sign of yesterday’s assault would be the freshly bathed doll-house people strewn about the bathroom floor. Bathed because they each underwent a major makeover at the hands of my budding makeup artist.
Needless to say, I finished up the process with loads of laundry today, and the feeling of accomplishment.
My reward…
just ‘being’ with my two precious littles.
I love the way Brayden’s hand strokes his sister’s shoulder as she reads him a story. Swoon.
They melt my heart, the beginning of every day, the ending to each one, and every moment in between.
Corey~living and loving says
LIFE IS GOOD!
Natacha says
I go through these “clean-ups” every now and again too… my husband shudders everytime I get the “feeling”… ha!ha!
ItRocks2BMom says
Isn’t it funny how you have to make a bigger mess to get the job done? The key is not to get tired right after making that bigger mess, lol. I LOVE the story pictures at the end. So precious. So, so precious. I have pictures of the boys watching Mickey Mouse Club together I need to post 🙂
Tabitha (From Single to Married) says
Okay – LOVE that picture of them reading the book together. He looks so grown up (not to mention handsome). And can I just say how jealous I am of your closet? It’s like twice the size of mine! 🙂
Annikke says
Way to go on the cleaning!
THose kids of yours are just so precious!
Tooje says
Oh, motivation. This post should give me some. I desperately sit in anticipation of the motivation to do this thing we call purging. I want to. I need to. I have a list of things to tackle. I just can’t seem to get up and do it. Yet. I’ll save that for week four of maternity leave. 🙂 Happy Tuesday!
Crystal Rae says
Hey I see my head, LOL. I had fun! And I didn’t mind helping you get rid of some of your stuff. Anytime. 😛
I love those pictures of Aliyah reading to Brayden. She has so much love for her baby brother, it’s so cute.
Crystal Rae says
Hey I see my head, LOL. I had fun! And I didn’t mind helping you get rid of some of your stuff. Anytime. 😛
I love those pictures of Aliyah reading to Brayden. She has so much love for her baby brother, it’s so cute.
Blissful Babe says
You are so blessed my friend!
I have something fabulous for you over at my blog!
*heart heart heart*
Life with Kaishon says
Oh my heart. They are so cute.
And when the heck can you come over to my closet? I feel so overwhelmed when I look at it. Totally overwhelmed!
Shannon says
doesn’t it feel amazing to clear the clutter! love it. and my goodness your children are beautiful!
Jaina says
I need to clear out the clutter myself. Purge and whatnot. And then I need to start purchasing high quality items that will supplement my wardrobe and just suck it up and do laundry more often if I need to.
Your littles truly are precious. 🙂
Live.Love.Eat says
Holy cow, this is making me want another one. And I NEVER feel that way. He is GORGEOUS! He looks like a little man.