The transition from winter to what we as maritimers call summer is a long road. Most of us spend our "spring" clearing out and cleaning what we have accumulated over the winter as well as making the switch from snow gear to fleece. When you have children this means constant management of stuff. When you do not have children, you tend to just have the things that maintain your childless life. Your favourite couch or chair, beat up old TV and maybe an old comic book collection. When you are blessed with children, your are also blessed with all the stuff that seems to come with them. In all of the books about pregnancy, birth and child rearing, I never once saw a chapter on management and storage of the stuff that comes with kids. From hand-me-down jolly jumpers, exersaucers and outfits, to plush toys and 3 foot long stuffed horses, these things take up space. I have found that it does not help when the advertising world makes you think that you need that $600 stroller or the super fancy highchair. It brings "keeping up with the jones" to a whole new level. To all of those that have spent a bloody fortune and the newest "thing" for you new human, it is your money so do with it what you like. But I am of the opinion that the more money you shell out when you new one is just little and pooping their pants, you may set yourself up to be poor by the time they are asking for the keys to the car. I feel that it is good Karma to pass along clothing and other beloved things to other people. It not only helps reduce the consumer gong show, but the things that have been used but still have plenty of use left in them carry love and good memories that can be passed on.
As outside warms up enjoy digging out all of the spring summer clothes and don't freakout when you realize that you may have more then 10 pairs of shoes for your one child. I have three, so do the math.
I wish that you transitions well in our spring and hope like heck that summer arrives before September.
Have a great day.
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