Yard Sale Woes

So, last night, I itemized our budget. This morning, for the first time this year, I hit the yard sales. (Get the connection?)

I do love the bargains to be found every chilly Saturday morning before sunrise--it's the "chilly" and "before sunrise" part I despise!

I headed out in search of three things--bikes, bookshelves, and a crib. I found none of them. I did, however, stock up on cold-weather clothes for my girls. (It was marketing at its finest, 55 degrees outside!) Then I spent three hours sorting, folding, and putting them away! Sometimes I wonder if all these nice clothes are more of a burden than a blessing.

Then I tried on a few clothes I had bought for myself. The savvy consumer buys clothing in her own size. I tried. I really did! But no one made her yard sale into a department store, and apparently, I was buying from the junior's department. Let's face it: I'm not a junior. I love my size... as long as I buy clothing that actually fits... which I failed to do at the Juniorama yard sale with all the cute, medium-sized clothing. For KIDS.

At least my girls can enjoy them. In three years.

Sigh.