My friend, OreoSouza, just returned from a vacation. Now, I've been on enough vacations, that I am not going to buy her Jane Austen typewriter. I do not envy the unpacking work (and laundry and cleaning) that she has ahead of her. However, I am envious of the fact that her sweet DH bought her a bunch of new granola dresses that she loves and are just her style.
(I wonder if she'll stop into my blog and even see this. I'd link to her blog, but for some reason I can't get links to work on my blog. I have no idea why. But her blog is linked in my list of friends to the right.) EDITED to add: thanks to my friend Brenda, I can do links now!!
You see, my sweet husband tried to buy me new dresses from a thrift store the other night. He'd wandered in to donate some computer stuff, only to discover they were having a clearance sale since they're closing. SO he called to find out my dress size. I told him my size, but reminded him I needed to be able to nurse in it. He said he'd pick up a few things, and since they were only $1 each, I could just redonate what I didn't want.
Hmm. Well, he came home with a fitted denim jumper in the right size, but it was too tight for my taste, especially in the chest. And it buttoned down ONE side ... not exactly nursing-friendly.
He also brought home a skirt. The length was okay ... could have been an inch or two longer. The fit was fine, thanks to an elastic waist. The fabric was a bit dressy for everyday wear -- but the print left something to be desired. It's just not me. Tan and navy somewhat large houndstooth ... all over. It looks rather busy. Now if he'd brought me a brightly colored large floral print, I'd wear it. That is my type of busy!! But somewhat too large houndstooth, especially with tan in it, does not appeal to me. If it were navy and white, it'd be tolerable, but navy and tan? Hmmm.
And then he brought me a white t-shirt since I'd told him my summer tops need replaced and updated. I especially need dressy shirts for church to wear with my nicer skirts. The t-shirt was in good shape, and it was the right size, but I had immediate doubts about its length. It seemed to be only waist length, and at my age after having 6 children, I prefer not to raise my arm and reveal my waist. But when I tried it on, I found an even bigger problem!!!
It was made from that new spandex/cotton blend. So it was very form-fitting. Now, I don't really ever like to wear form-fitting tops, but especially not when nursing a little one ... let alone two children. To make matters even worse, it had a DEEEEPPPP V-neck that bulged open into more of a U-neck when stretched across my chest. If it were just a deep V-neck, I could maybe pin it closed a bit so it wouldn't gape open when I leaned forward. But there's no pinning shut a bulging U-neck.
This shirt just screamed ... "LOOK AT MY CHEST!!" I laughed and came out to show my children and husband why I could not wear this shirt. My children, especially my oldest girls, were surprised and rather giggly about it. They'd never seen Mommy in such a thing. And thankfully, my husband prefers me modestly dressed and would not want anyone else to see me in this shirt, either. So, there was no arguments from him at all. Although he did tease me about rejecting such a nice modern stylish shirt.
Ahh, poor sweet man! He really did try to bring me some new clothes. I feel guilty for wanting to get rid of all 3 items. I may keep the skirt as a guilt-offering for awhile, at least. Maybe I'll wear it once or twice at home when we're not expecting any company.
And I'll show my gratitude for his sweet gesture, by NOT telling you about the shirt he brought home for himself. I washed it, but I'm still hoping to persuade him NOT to wear it!
DISCLAIMER: We often shop at thrift stores and usually find nice things. This pregnancy, I bought two new pair of flannel pajamas, a new nursing shirt, and two new skirts. All five items still had store tags on them -- never even worn. And I also gained several nice modern maternity tops from the same thrift store during the pregnancy. It was wonderful to have new items to wear. However, this time, Steve's foray into thrift store shopping was a bust!
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Apr. 14, 2006 - Untitled Comment
About the linking.... do you know how to do it? Did it used to work and now it doesn't any more? If you don't know how, I'd be happy to explain it. :) I had to ask the the homeschooblogger forum since I couldn't figure it out! LOL