Consignment Time

It's time again for the Here Wee Grow Again consignment sale. I have participated in this sale since its inception and love it. It's a great way for me to make a few extra dollars for Christmas, shed some of Jilly's clothes and other items, and help out a couple of deserving organizations.

The sale is hosted by Aldersgate United Methodist Church and benefits its youth ministries department. Any leftover items that consignors designate as "donate" are given to the Central Virginia Baptist Associations' Clothing Center, a fabulous local organization that provides clothing to local residents who are truly in need.

The sale begins Saturday and continues through Saturday, Sept. 25.

My mother is coming to town today and will stay two weeks, mostly to spend time with JillyBean but also so that I can volunteer for the sale. I happy that I can finally spend a little more time helping out the organizers who work so hard to make this event so successful.

It is becoming easier each sale to shed more of Jilly's clothes. I still find it hard to get rid of some outfits, but that's OK. This time around we are selling her crib and changing table and it is a little more emotional than I had expected. Her changing table has been in her closet the past year, used primarily for storage, and her bed hasn't been used as a crib for some time. But still, seeing it go out the door is a little sad. I still remember how excited I was when we got them and put them together in her room. Hopefully they will bring as much joy to another family.