I heart summer! This was quite a year for me. I moved to Heron Heights from Riverglades, which was a fabulous decision. The technology in the classroom is amazing! The kids were challenging, but I'm hoping for a better mix next year. Individually the kids were great, but together, they just didn't gel. That happens sometimes when there are many strong personalities thrown together.
But, that year is over and now I'm enjoying every minute of summer! Well, not so much the numerous doctor appointments I put off until summer, but the rest of my days are great! I've been trolling the thrift stores for clothes for the minis. This caused me a bit of a luxury problem. Most everything in the little minis drawers is beautiful name brand clothes. And much of it is too nice to send her to camp in. However, I paid less for it than I would pay for clothes at Target! So, I have a well dressed princess for pennies :-)
I will admit, I was hesitant to shop at thrift stores at first. After all, some other kid wore it before mine! Then I thought about all the things I have used that someone else has used. Every time you go out to eat, you are sharing silverware. Stay in a hotel? You're using towels and sheets that someone else used before you. So, putting my kids in clothes that someone else wore became not as big of a deal. Plus, if they keep the clothes in good condition, then I can send it along to Monkeyz Kloset, my friend Beth's consignment store. So it's a win win!
