Okay.. I admit it... I was a little envious while watching television. I saw this great family, and they had nice, new clothes all the time. While I know it is not real life, I had a twinge of yearning for a trip to the local shopping mall. I wanted a purse full of hundreds to buy a sparkling new wardrobe. Not just for me, of course, but for my entire family. (smiles)
It took me a few hours to get over this horrid feeling. . . I remembered that in the 1800's, a normal mother had only one good dress. Mother would wear this to church, or on the rare trip to town. It was her best dress.
Then I thought of my own mother. During her childhood, the custom was to have three articles of each kind of clothing. She had three dresses, three pairs of socks. . etc. etc. The saying went like this:
- One in the Drawer.
- One on your Back.
- And one in the Wash.
Yet people still managed to look nice! Can you imagine not having new clothes all the time? I know, I know. . . I am spoiled beyond belief.
I think the only way I am going to cure this envy, is to get all dressed up today, complete with pearls and heels, and go about my day. Maybe I will even take a trip to town.
Blessings
Mrs. White
This is just what I need - A Little Classy Homemaking.
Make it look like - The Maid was Here.
*contented sigh* - I love to have A Heart for Staying Home.
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