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Apron strings......that's what I have tied around my waste most of the time!  Why aprons? Because they are just so useful! 1) I love to dress "pretty" even at home, and although I might wear mostly Goodwill clothes, I also don't want to wear them out or stain them prematurely, so I wear an apron to keep them clean and protect them. That way, if I have to run out to the store, or someone comes to visit, I can simply take off my apron and, voila!, I am clean, fresh and presentable, especially after a mad bout of baking or cleaning. 2) They have pockets! What are pockets good for? They carry all sorts of things, like a pen and "pocket mod" or other small piece of paper to jot down ideas or reminders that flash into your mind when you are vacuuming or wiping down a mirror and don't want to have to find a pen and pad somewhere else. I keep kleenex for wiping little noses, rubber bands for all sorts of uses, sometimes even a brush. I also have one of those handy little "all-in-one" tools, with pliers, screw-drivers, etc. so I can fix things around the house as I go. When I am expecting a call, I can pop my cordless phone in there so that I don't miss it. 3) They have pockets! (this is not redundant by accident)--when you go around the house and find little things like barretts and legos, you can just pop them in the pocket--then, as you find yourself in the room where they go, you just replace them. Some aprons are totally utilitarian, like the type you can find in packages of 3's that are meant for the service business, and these are great for everyday (mine even have paint stains). But there are other types as well. Some of the neatest aprons are the ones that waiters and waitresses use, the ones that are very short but have lots of pockets. I have found these at thrift stores. The only drawback is that they do not cover as much, so they are not as useful for messy things. Another type is the "vest"--my daughter worked at a drugstore and gave two of these to me when she quit. I really love these--they button down the front, are fitted for a nice look (remember, I like to look pretty), and have two huge pockets on the side. These also are not suited for messy jobs, but they are great for homeschooling, as I have even been able to keep a small stapler and wipe-off markers in these pockets. Then there are the pretty, feminine-type, the type that we envision the homemakers of old to wear. I have two of these so far, but I am looking to gain more. One is a gorgeous floral that has been quilted and has a scalloped hem, and one is denim, of a simple design, onto which I have embroidered all of the names of my children. I have seen patterns of different-types of aprons, and I look forward to adding these to my collection soon. Since I have 9 girls (so far), I hope to resurrect the habit of wearing aprons, which is both useful and very feminine, especially for any "professional mommy". Leave a Comment { Last Page } { Page 43 of 84 } { Next Page } |
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