Digging Out

Just how much Tupperware does one family need? I don't know if I feel nostalgic about the stuff or what. I hardly ever use it. I prefer the zip lock bags these days. But I have so many memories with the boys when they were young and making their lunches and snacks in this stuff, I just can't bear to part with it. So, I again, found a spot for it and stuffed it in a cabinet. I have made a promise to myself, if I don't use it, it's going, come the New Year. Kinda like a closet. Get rid of it if it's not being used. I just need to grow up and do it. I have less room in these cabinets so I really need to conserve space. (I have more room in the cubbies that I can only put pretty things. Geesh.)

Anyhoo, I got a lot done this weekend. Well, not a lot, but some. I emptied three big boxes of stuff and sorted through things. I already have two other big boxes of stuff that I'm giving away. I gave three complete sets of dishes away last week after unpacking them. I just don't need that many everyday sets. The set I first set out on my own with I kept. My brother Jim came out with me and helped me pick it and my silverware out when I was moving out of my mom's house. I still remember him saying "simple patterns make food look better." I always use that when I'm looking at dishes. Again, I couldn't stand to part with them.

And mugs. How many do you need? Do you need one from every place you've ever been in your entire life? I think not. I think most of my boxes are full of mugs. I am really challenged on space for these. I am putting them in a pantry drawer. The hub went to pull one out and all he could find were "pretty" ones. So, I did have to keep a few manly ones. Not too many though, mind you.

My cold is better today. I don't feel as achy as I did this weekend. It's just the cough and the runny nose now. The guys are here working on a few things. They are putting the corbels up and hopefully hanging the pendants over the island. Today, I hope they finish up early. I just want to get back in there and start unpacking. I really need to get into the guest room and get it all cleaned and aired out for my brother and my SIL. She's allergic to kitties and I try and keep them out. But, every once in a while, they sneak in to see what's going on in there. I always like to throw open the windows and wash all the bedclothes and get it sparkly clean for them. I know allergies, and they're no fun. That was another reason we put hard wood floors in there. That's kind of the dander-free room. Right now, there is so much stuff in there--also due to the floors needing one more coat--that I can't do a whole lot. We were able to get everything hung back up on the walls; but the furniture that goes in the back hall has to stay in there until the floors are finished. Haven't heard from the floor guy, so I'm just eagerly awaiting his call.

I just heard an ugly sigh from one of the guys. Not something you like to hear, especially from these guys. Better run and see what happened. Hold my hand, will you?