Closets

Have I ever told you how much I love closets? I seriously do not know how we survived 2 1/2 years with a teeny (like 3 feet maybe) closet for all of us to share in Holland. Basically Andy's work clothes and my dresses were hung up. The rest of the stuff had to be folded up and put in drawers or on shelves. So, when we moved back to Texas it was so refreshing to have access to 5 fairly decent-sized closets. However, I have to admit that when we moved back I just stuffed the closets with boxes and didn't organize too well. Since we've been back for about 9 months now, I figured it was time to do some organizing. Plus finding clothes to fit Audrey was becoming a pain. So, last week Audrey helped me sort out her closet...

Much better! I got rid of several containers and used the nifty space saver bags that you vacuum to shrink up. Every size from newborn to 18 months has been vacuumed up. I also sorted through and threw away a lot of stained clothes. Why was I saving them??? I don't know... We have a ton of girl clothes for any season imaginable! I guess that's what happens when you have 2 girls in opposite seasons and different climates. Anyhow, maybe some day there will be another girl who will benefit...

Another exciting thing I discovered, I get to go summer clothes shopping for Audrey! We don't have very many outfits that will work for a Houston summer, since we moved to Holland when Rachel was 18 months old. So, Audrey is going to get some new clothes this summer. I've already got some shopping done. I love shopping for my girls! Everything I pick out for them looks even cuter on them than the hanger. :)

I've also organized my closet and last month I did the playroom closet. Now I just need to tackle Rachel's, which shouldn't be too bad. The only thing is the weather has been absolutely wonderful lately. So, the thought of staying indoors is quickly dismissed. Maybe in April/May (hoping for a long Spring) when it's hot and miserable, I'll get to Rachel's closet... Or I guess a rainy day. And Andy's, well that's all his... It sure does feel great to get a bit more organized.