I did some spring cleaning today and in addition to all three kids' closets, I went through my own. I also chose some books to donate to the library. I could only part with a handful. I told him emotionally I just wasn't prepared to part with more. He just blinked at me. Then I tried to explain that earlier in the day I got rid of 3 sweaters I hadn't worn in a few years as well as all my favorite clothes of William's that just don't fit him anymore. I swear it was like I'd started speaking a different language at that point. Becoming emotionally attached to material items is not something he understands and I would say it's one of my biggest faults. Then to evoke some sympathy I said, "I even had to pack up the outfit William wore on his first day of preschool because it doesn't fit anymore!" and he looked at me like this:
It was clear the conversation was over. He doesn't get it. I'll just feel sorry for him for it 'cause loving sweaters and books and first-day-of-school-outfits just makes you feel good. Don't you think?
Matt and I could not be more different in every single way.
ReplyDeleteI only give away books that didn't move me. I cherish books CHERISH them. I've gone out and bought a book that I originally read at the library because I had to OWN it, to have it, to cherish it forever.
Kids clothes - I save my favorites. I'm not sure what for but I do.
Matt doesn't understand either. I tried to read him a passage from a book I'm reading that was just... wow... and he did the blink blink blink thing.
I have an awful time giving up books, which is why I've stopped buying them -- unless I really really really love them. Our tiny house is just too small for my obsession.
ReplyDeleteAbout other things, though, I'm more like your husband. I love the feeling of pitching things.