As of today, I have all the baby clothes I'll need for at least the first three months... and I got them all in under an hour... for free! How? A friend from Arlington who was once my babysitter and one of my favorite people when I was 10 because of the awesome hand-me-downs she gave me has given me more stuff... 20 years later!
Holding little tiny clothes sorta makes the whole thing seem more real for some reason. I know it's REAL, but this gives baby something to wear -- not just me imagining some tiny life form. Now I can imagine a tiny life form wearing Lakers socks.
I have it all --- everything from little tiny baby socks and mittens to a giant stroller and bouncy seat for baby-tainment after a few months. It's all part of a stuff swap she organizes with 8 or 9 other moms. She keeps tubs full of clothing and blankets and sheets and everything in her garage. Moms take what they need when they need it and return it later.
When this stuff is outgrown, there's lots more to choose from too, all at no cost. There is only the expectation of returning it when it's too small and adding whatever else I've got. This will save me sooo much time, energy and money. I am grateful to have friends who are older... and wise enough to start such a great swap!
weeeeeee
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