tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post8022549529928459542..comments2023-07-11T10:20:49.718-04:00Comments on Daddy's in Charge?: The Clothes That Make the Man CryDaddy's in Charge?http://www.blogger.com/profile/04798934647553198219noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-42777607593660651712012-06-18T17:23:40.870-04:002012-06-18T17:23:40.870-04:00We're at the other end of the scale. Putting ...We're at the other end of the scale. Putting clothes away in the hope that we will get them out again. There is still a lump in my throat with certain item though.Matt Bainesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-23487723209303761792012-06-10T22:16:47.655-04:002012-06-10T22:16:47.655-04:00Oh this happens to me A LOT! Twice a year I gathe...Oh this happens to me A LOT! Twice a year I gather things around the house to sell in my twins club sale. There is a box of "keepers" that stays in a closet... housing things I just can't let go of. Maybe ever.Jamie Walkerhttp://twitter.com/chosenchaosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-9750481210890060652012-06-09T02:34:41.804-04:002012-06-09T02:34:41.804-04:00I can so relate to this post!! My youngest will b...I can so relate to this post!! My youngest will be 4 years old next month, and for the first time in many, many years there is no little one following the "youngest" (we have nine children, one right after the other, and so the baby clothes and the crib has never been put away -- until now) Anyway, I am having a very hard time getting rid of her outgrown clothes, many of which were worn by her older sisters as well. With all the others, putting away their outgrown baby clothes never bothered me because I always had another "bun in the oven" and so I knew I'd use the clothes again. But that isn't the case anymore, and I hate that this chapter in my life is coming to an end. I have bins and bins of baby and small child clothing, all that hold a special memory. I have donated a lot, but I also keep a lot. I plan on making a quilt (or two, or three) out of the clothes one day. Katrinahttp://www.theyallcallmemom.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-47810683407616163642012-06-06T10:52:00.729-04:002012-06-06T10:52:00.729-04:00I know what you mean. We have passed down clothes ...I know what you mean. We have passed down clothes from C1 to C2 and now C4. Some of them have such special meaning. Save some. Always have those memories.Scotthttp://www.ThisDaddysblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-44957779575862202042012-06-06T09:35:40.032-04:002012-06-06T09:35:40.032-04:00Very classy when he mixes his fancy shirts with hi...Very classy when he mixes his fancy shirts with his sweat pants.Daddysinchargenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-56860312536905862372012-06-06T09:34:59.443-04:002012-06-06T09:34:59.443-04:00I would hate hot my kids room to turn into a fire ...I would hate hot my kids room to turn into a fire hazard with rats all over the place. That could be an issue, great idea.Daddysinchargenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-52316001980057940372012-06-06T09:33:35.212-04:002012-06-06T09:33:35.212-04:00Clever?! Huh never thought of thatClever?! Huh never thought of thatDaddysinchargenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-29517656613043280142012-06-06T06:00:04.179-04:002012-06-06T06:00:04.179-04:00Great post. I like your shadow box idea. You know ...Great post. I like your shadow box idea. You know I'm a sucker for nostalgia. Carter makes me laugh with his "fancy shirt" theory. He's very classy.DaddyKnowsLessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-35907328913940377502012-06-06T00:44:26.104-04:002012-06-06T00:44:26.104-04:00*ugh*... I feel your pain! I just went through my ...*ugh*... I feel your pain! I just went through my daughter's closet last week, & had to donate an entire garbage bag of stuff that no longer fits. Then went through a box given to us by my sister, & was amazed to find that my 1st grader now fits into my sister's oldest daughter's clothes from way back. My sis & I are very close, so to look at some shirts & remember my niece at various events was rough. Although, don't get me wrong --- I'm super grateful she was kind enough to pass them down! I'm just not ready for my little one to be "big" yet! And I can't have any more babies, so everything is always "the last time ever". :(Andi-Roohttp://www.theworld4realz.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-85685701154210813762012-06-06T00:05:33.838-04:002012-06-06T00:05:33.838-04:00I love this post! I thought I was the only one who...I love this post! I thought I was the only one who hates to let go of their kids tiny clothes. It is so hard! I watch a couple episodes of Clean Sweep or Hoarders to inspire my "let it go" before tackling kid stuff.ginavalleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-91251979545438986782012-06-05T23:10:18.136-04:002012-06-05T23:10:18.136-04:00I cried, I laughed. Perfect. Damn you John Wiley ...I cried, I laughed. Perfect. Damn you John Wiley and your clever ways.ihopeiwinatoasterhttp://ihopeiwinatoaster.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-65683663536198842092012-06-05T17:35:38.638-04:002012-06-05T17:35:38.638-04:00that is jest sooo sweet!!!that is jest sooo sweet!!!gramma_bettie_mae_turleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-78332109449804289772012-06-05T12:27:53.477-04:002012-06-05T12:27:53.477-04:00There are places that will make blankets out of ol...There are places that will make blankets out of old t-shirts and clothes...or you could do it, but let me say I still have a bag of my daughter's old t-shirts. Some day!! Another sweet post, John. Whitneyhttp://www.laughingatfunerals.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-55446615257106035382012-06-05T12:23:19.271-04:002012-06-05T12:23:19.271-04:00Haven't thought about a quilt, but we'll d...Haven't thought about a quilt, but we'll definitely do something with our favorite things.Daddysinchargenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-52572498685858681742012-06-05T12:16:59.140-04:002012-06-05T12:16:59.140-04:00Well,have you ever thought of letting someone turn...Well,have you ever thought of letting someone turn them into a quilt for yourself, or two smaller ones to give the boys for their children someday?Alysenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-4454457523645428372012-06-05T12:15:13.260-04:002012-06-05T12:15:13.260-04:00You're almost better off hiring someone to com...You're almost better off hiring someone to come in and do it for you. Some of them I will never get rid of. Daddysinchargenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-32818530706090195472012-06-05T12:11:21.349-04:002012-06-05T12:11:21.349-04:00Our son will be our only, and his closet is packed...Our son will be our only, and his closet is packed with baby clothes. I cannot bear the thought of going through them, as I know I will be a basket case as I do it. Those two pictures of your boys are adorable. Melissa_FillingOurBucketnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-74427809725261424672012-06-05T11:33:28.151-04:002012-06-05T11:33:28.151-04:00The smaller clothes had that smell. Back when we ...The smaller clothes had that smell. Back when we used Dreft on everything. The smells have faded, but the memories linger.Daddysinchargenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-69497973370600628962012-06-05T11:32:32.827-04:002012-06-05T11:32:32.827-04:00It really is tough... I don't want to turn int...It really is tough... I don't want to turn into a hoarder. There are just so many good memories though.Daddysinchargenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-24071922499370368202012-06-05T11:22:20.201-04:002012-06-05T11:22:20.201-04:00Did you smell them too? I smell the kids clothing ...Did you smell them too? I smell the kids clothing before we give it away. Something about the smell helps to bring back those memories too.Jetts31noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-88736670743688196972012-06-05T10:28:04.055-04:002012-06-05T10:28:04.055-04:00I can relate. We are also only having 2 kids and ...I can relate. We are also only having 2 kids and a couple weekends ago we had a garage sale it was sad to see the stuff go even though it needed to go. Bittersweet.James Hudymahttp://edudad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-48235509090386036582012-06-04T23:30:10.930-04:002012-06-04T23:30:10.930-04:00We got bins on top of bins on top of bins. Weve b...We got bins on top of bins on top of bins. Weve been fortunate to inherit a bunch of really good clothes. But man they have way too many clothes.Daddysinchargenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-45851076098278831702012-06-04T22:27:43.085-04:002012-06-04T22:27:43.085-04:00I just started my collection of 30-gallon bins in ...I just started my collection of 30-gallon bins in the garage. Considering she wants 2 more kids, I guess I'll see all those outfits again...great post.Dad or Alivenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-38288690680310728392012-06-04T17:19:58.581-04:002012-06-04T17:19:58.581-04:00I will be keeping some... most likely Shadowbox th...I will be keeping some... most likely Shadowbox these two shirts to hang somewhere. Maybe on each kids bedroom doorDaddysinchargenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179948267056784673.post-79486055091835429482012-06-04T17:02:14.927-04:002012-06-04T17:02:14.927-04:00I hope you're saving some of those. Do be sure...I hope you're saving some of those. Do be sure to donate a bunch of those clothes, though. Plenty of charities need quality children's clothes.post post modern dadhttp://twitter.com/ppmdadnoreply@blogger.com