Day 54 through Day 58

We went to our daughter's home over the weekend and left our internet there so I haven't been able to get on the computer.  But I have been keeping up with my tossing challenge.  I have thrown out picture frames (once again my family is fainting), Easter decorations, old cards, more clothes, underwear, and socks, plus more cassette tapes.  Boy, am I good! 

Day 52 and 53

Interesting couple of days.  We had some bad weather, including ice and snow.  Area schools today were closed, which thrilled a large community. 
My daughter-in-law and myself went to my mom's to clean.  Once again we rearranged some things and I am just waiting for one of my siblings to start throwing a fit over the whole thing.  Oh, well!
Besides throwing some more away at my mom's, I also got rid of some more of my clothes, shopping bags (cloth), bras, underwear, socks, and some more cassette tapes.

Day 46 through Day 51

I watched grandchildren for several days.  One family over the weekend and the other because Daddy had the day off from school because of the holiday.  He wanted to cut wood, so I got to watch the two little ones.  I loved all of the days!  There is nothing better than watching grandchildren!
Once again, I went through some more clothes and gave them to my sister.  They were still very nice, but I have decided that I just have way too many.
Also, I took another trip to Goodwill with a car load of vases, cups and mugs, old VHS tapes, books, and some more old Christmas items.

Day 44 and Day 45

Happy Valentine's Day!  My husband surprised me with a mixed bouquet of flowers this morning.  He also got me a musical card that played "Let Me Call You Sweetheart", which was the only song my grandmother could sing word for word even when she couldn't talk any longer.
Yesterday I threw out old laundry baskets, old throw pillows, and some clothes.
Today I threw away some more clothes, old baby items, and some books.  Actually all of these things went to Goodwill.

Day 43

I threw out a old bra and some outdated food today!  This is so liberating!

Day 42

I think I will shock my family with today's throw away.  I started going through my old VHS (yes, that is what I said) tapes and am getting rid of some of them.  I know, can you believe it?

Day 41

I didn't have a whole lot of time today as I went to a concert with my sister.  It was very good and we go to see this artist whenever we can.  We like to attend concerts together, sometimes with other relatives, but mostly with each other.  We love the same kind of music.
But I did have time to go through some greeting cards that I had and to get rid of some.  Now I know you are asking yourself why would she have extra greeting cards.  Well, I did use to work in a card store and we use to go dumpster diving a lot to get the discarded cards.

Day 37 - Day 40

I love living out in the boom docks, but sometimes it doesn't like the high tech end of the world.  We have little to no internet service the last few days.  I don't think our internet likes the weird weather that is going on right now.
I have thrown away so much in the last few days.  I even threw away a lot of things at my mom's, four garbage bags full!  My daughter-in-law and I cleaned out some of her kitchen cabinets.
At my house I have gotten rid of clothes, underwear, magazines, and some of decorative items.  My family is very impressed with me and so am I!
We went out to eat with my son's family, a friend of his from the Army, and our other son's two children who are spending the night at our house tonight.  We had to wait an hour for a table, it took forever for the food to come, and it was not kid friendly.  My son's oldest son fell asleep at the table because he had gotten up early to go rabbit hunting with his dad.  (He shot his limit of four!)  We didn't get out of the resturant until 9:30.  I don't know about anyone else, but I am ready for bed.

Day 36

I started the day by getting rid of some dust and cob webs.  We burn wood and it seems to be a never ending job. 
Speaking of jobs, I heard from my old one this afternoon - they were needing some information - and I had a job interview.  I think the interview went really well, but I am hoping that I get the job that I interviewed for the other day.  Definately something to say some prayers for.
Speaking of prayers, my daughter-in-law's cousin finds out tomorrow what kind of cancer he has and what treatment will be taken to combat it.  Keep praying for Tyson!

Day 34 and Day 35

No post yesterday because of Super Bowl Sunday!  We were out in the Party Barn all day and evening having a blast.  The grand kids never cease to amaze me!
While we were getting ready to watch the football game, the grandchildren were making some excess noise.  My son called them over and explained to them that we were getting ready to honor our country by playing a couple of songs on the TV and he wanted the children to be quiet and watch.  So, all the kids got quiet and the Sandy Hook Choir started to sing.  All at once we noticed the two three year old cousins (boys) standing in front of the TV with their arms wrapped around each other watching very intently.  It was a sight to behold.  Of course we got out our cameras and started to snap some pictures.  What a memory!
So, as far as throwing away something, yes I did do that yesterday.  In the morning I went through some old books and got rid of some more of them.  Today, as I was walking down stairs, I saw an old Queen Annie's Wreath that my aunt had made for me years ago.  It was looking very sad, so I decided to cheer it up by throwing it away.  I don't know how it feels right now, but I am excited!
One more thing about my grand kids.  The floor in the Party Barn is cement and we had to put some deep cracks in it to keep the floor from cracking and falling apart.  Anyway, they tend to collect dirt and my six year old grandson decided on his own to clean the out with a screwdriver.  It took him two days, but he got it done.  My husband got out the shop vac for him to use to sweep up the dirt as he went along.  My son's two children wanted to help and so my grandson told them that they could run the sweeper.  These two are four and three so this sounded like great fun to them.  I told the other adults around that I thought maybe the six year old might just be and archiologist some day and the mother of the two with the sweeper said, "Yea, and my two will be janitors!"
On a sad note, we lost my husband's aunt today.  She had been sick for several years and it is sort of relief that she is no longer suffering, but she will still be missed.  God Bless you, Marilyn.

Day 33

Cleaned out some of the older stuff out of my freezer, just the one over the refrigerator in the party barn.  I think I need to do the same in the big one in the basement.  I am sure that there is a lot in there that can be thrown out.
Happy Groundhog's Day!  (He didn't see his shadow!)

Day 32

I have made it through one month!  Only eleven more to go!
Today I started to go through some of my old cassette tapes.  I know, I am probably the only human who still has and listen to tapes.  But I do, and for me to get rid of some are a big deal!  My children are falling over with this news, I am sure.
I also went through some more of my clothes and got rid of some of them. 
It was a good day!