March 9th, 2005 - Recycling clothes
As a child, we always handed down our outgrown clothes to my cousins. My brother and I were the oldest by 5+ years than anyone else on that side. My cousins on my Dad’s side were both older and we often got handmedowns from them. I wonder if I will carry on this tradition with my cousins? (I have only one neice and she’s 10. A little too old for her to hand down to M.!) The second great-granddaughter will be born in June. Perhaps we’ll do it!
For now, M’s outgrown clothes are being given to St. Vincent’s. The things she’s been given that she doesn’t need will be given to The ChristChild Society (for which I am a volunteer–we make layettes for needy infants). I can’t believe the number of outfits she’s been given for these first 6 months! Far too many clothes to store and use. We’re trying to keep it to about 7 outfits, altho she needs more at the 3-6 mo size since we straddle winter and spring. I wish more people had included gift receipts! Oh well, another baby/mother will be delighted in them instead. We have plenty and I get joy from blessing others.