wham! tess style

It's cold out there but it's warm in bed

they can dance, we'll stay home instead....

Jitterbug that, friends.

It is very cold in Hong Kong. And I do have a cough inherited from...say, Ursula. (why not).

But it is no fun being in bed as MC is in Vegas, so, today I stayed warm the best way I knew how.

I was wearing my warmest sweats and racing around when the phone rang. It was Cora.

She asked what I was doing.

I responded, "It's cold and I am trying to feel better. What do you think I'm doing?"

Without giving it three seconds, Cora responded, "You're cleaning and throwing away."

Guilty.

I started in the girls room (no need to mention this to them) earlier today. Getting rid of little pieces. Asking myself questions that really have no answers: How many hairbrushes do barbies/my little ponies/strawberry shortcakes need? They don't have to worry about headlice...shouldn't they share? (I decided four, incase of playdates, and threw away about 10).

I then headed to their closets. Turtlenecks, shoes, dresses. Two Laura Ashley smocked dresses were transferred to the "memory chest", the rest I took pictures of and sent to Auntie Pammy and asked if she wanted them. That her daughter is not even 18 months and these clothes are size 4-6 years...well, that's her problem. I then culled summer clothes and have a nice box for the Philippines.

Took a small break to pluck my eyebrows. (I know you asked but I am being factual.)

Then I answered a few emails and then realised with horror it was time to get back to the job.

To the boys room! I amalgamated three clothes storage areas (behind bed, two drawers) and pulled out items I suspected might be too big. Made piles of idential coloured pants. Made piles of things for them to try on. Pulled out things that I knew were too small.

After bath time, before the boys had time to get their pajamas on, I had them try on the piles. I feel good and in control of the clothing situation. While they were eating their spaghetti, I grabbed their boxes of "dress up" and took them to the table. I would say we reduced by 50 per cent everything that was there. I tell you, that room is looking better and better.

I am of course, getting it in shape for when my parents come. One day, mum and I will send dad off somewhere with an Octopus pre-paid card and a map, (or the couch, the remote control and some peanuts) and we will hit the rooms and do the process all over again. She anything I learned about throwing away, I learned at her knee. Anything Charles learned about pack-ratting, I think my father taught him, because my FIL isn't much of a hoarder.

So it was a good day and yes, I do feel better. I make the sun shine brighter than Doris Day.

 

Comments

[Maureen Lyons aka Mo aka grandmother aka Mum]

Well done, Tess! Makes me proud. I am up for the job you have for me when with you in your flat : )

[GDadLyons]

Not that I am complaining but after reading your post your dear mother had a go at my clothes closest. A number of my cool threads from the 70's and 80's are now missing.

Love to all...Dad

[joeinvegas]

'the sun shine brighter than Doris Day'. Where did that line come from? Do you get the old movie channel in HK too?
Glad you were able to do things, but why did you have to wait for Charles to leave?

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