Thrifting

I went thrift shopping with Katharine today cause she wanted to "go to school". She put her backpack on and told me again "I want to go to school." I figured we could go to the library. I got my Simple Abundance book in my backpack and we got ready to go. But after we got in the car, she asked for a movie. I didn't have a movie in the car... maybe let's go by the DI real quick and see if they have some DVDs for $1 buck I can get (I found Frozen and Cinderella a few weeks ago!) and then thought I'd browse for a few fancy clothing items for our anniversary dinner coming up on Feb 16th, but then I got a little side tracked looking at fun flowery shirts and skirts. K was very patient with me. I have this one pair of pumps that is flowery and K always tells me to wear them. I thought it would be fun to try and play a Traditional Wife role and put on a blouse, skirt, and apron with my pumps. Nicole said something yesterday as we were talking about painting our fingernails, I can't remember if it was her thought or something she read, but that maybe it will help our husbands be more masculine if we are more feminine. My nails are hammered from climbing, but I could try to just put on a shiny top coat of polish? And I'm definitely motivated to do that if it helps Corey with his masculine roles in our family. Anyway, so I grabbed a ton of stuff and K was really good as I tried on like 20+ shirts and skirts. She crawled out under the dressing room door a few times, but she was good and came back. I did not obey the "no more than 6 items" rule. When it was finally time to go, K wanted to button her own jacket. She's so cute. 

My mom and I went to the temple yesterday morning and she mentioned needing new white temple shoes. I saw a pair at the thrift store for $4 that fit me and thought it might fit her, so I got them and we went over to my mom and dad's after I was done splurging on clothes. The shoes were too small. Oh well, I'll see if Mel or Bella might want them, or maybe I can save them for Abi or Lily. I swept their kitchen and then worked in my Simple Abundance book while K played with the Russian stacking dolls. 

I got all caught up on my reading in my book and then I went and shoveled their driveway. I think the "Simple Abundance" has also played a part in helping me keep a clean house. There have been lots of lessons that have let me know I don't need to wait for anything to come into our life or happen for me to be able to be the best I can be. There is enough to do now that I can start and can make my dreams come true. I can work with what I've got!

Really great lessons in this book. So after we got home I thought I'd paint my nails. Hmm, but I don't want the glittery pink polish that I use for my toes. So I painted K's toes instead. She brushed against her big toes and was sad, so I got some of Corey's ear plugs to keep the big toes separated. She fell asleep as she waited for them to dry. 

Good for her to sleep, we had a busy morning. When Sophi got home from school, I had promised to take her to look for shoes. I said we'd go to one place: Uptown Cheapskate or DSW. She voted for Uptown Cheapskate. After 5 minutes in there, she couldn't find anything she liked. I told her she might be a bit high maintenance. She agreed. Then since I was feeling like a pushover, we went to the mall across the street and found the shoes she wanted at Journey's. I want a pair of shoes like that too (adidas sambas), so I bought them for ME . Both the size 8 and 7.5 fit me, she said 7.5 was a little better, so I got the 7.5 and also got myself some socks. I told her she can borrow the shoes and socks now and then until she's able to buy them off of me. Got home and I changed into one of my new trad wife shirts.

Haha it's fun to play house! I put on an apron too. When my kids saw me, they said "Wow..." I explained myself: "I'm playing house. I'm the mom." 

Yesterday I was able to take a bike ride after kids got home. As I left I said "I finished all my housework so I'm going for a ride." I was glad O didn't have trumpet. I drove to the ski parking lot and made it up to the ruins from there. My toes were freezing! I didn't wear the toe warmers cause I wasn't sure they even worked. My toes never feel "warm" but I guess they have been fighting so much cold that I didn't notice. I've been taking them for granted. I'm sorry toe heaters. You do actually work. I will now give you the proper appreciation you deserve. Here's a pic of the creek at the 1st bridge. So pretty.

Corey worked until past 7:30, had dinner at his dad's, but had some fruit and yogurt after he got home. Katharine always likes to have him share with her. As K sat on the counter, Corey cautioned her "Be careful, don’t fall off." Katharine protested "I’m not Olaf!" Corey: "I know you’re not Olaf, but you’re close to the edge…" Katharine "I’m not close to the edge! I’m Katharine!" 

She's so fun, she's our favorite. She also took my phone recently and took a lot of photos. 

Abi said it was aesthetic! She didn't just take a lot of photos of one thing, she was very particular taking one photo each of different items. 

We loved it. She's so fun