JEANS.

I am so excited! I have a new pair of jeans!! Now, to the rest of the world, this may seem trivial, however, let me explain. I fully believe that a good pair of pants (regardless of the fabric content) can make or break a person. Do you know what I mean? Don't you ladies out there all have an "old lady" pair (sorry old ladies) that go up really high and taper at the legs?? Don't wear those. :-) And... don't you have somewhere in your closet a pair of pants that you LOVE and look super cute in??

Well, first let me preface this entry with the fact that I am a huge fan of thrift stores. I contribute to them and shop at them as well. I have found many a good pair of pants there. HOWEVER, did you realize that stores make jeans in our sizes with the right inseam lengths that don't have to be hemmed?? I learned that for the first time about 2 years ago right after I had Levi. My friend, Wires, gave me a gift card to Kohls and I spent it all on my first pair of jeans that were the right length and fit me too and looked cute! At the time I felt like it was a waste of money. I am sure that if I spent enough time in a thrift store, I would find a similar pair of jeans... the time that would take would be a little too long. Well, since those purchases at Kohls, I have not bought any more jeans at regular price at a non-thrift store. UNTIL TODAY!!!

I am so excited because I got a pair about two weeks ago at the thrift store...transitional pants to help pass the time as I whittle my waist down to my previous size clothes... I have 25 pounds to go. Ugh. Well, the jeans I got and was excited about have a slight problem with the zipper... it won't stay up. That does make it a problem to go in public with. I know I could pin it or something, but then I will feel frumpy or whatnot.

Well, (this is a long story, I realize, but it seriously means a lot to me). After explaining all this to my husband, who happens to be fabulous and probably just wants his emotional post partum wife to be happy, I headed off to the store to purchase a pair of jeans. Yay!! I won't tell you the brand, the size, or the cost (because none are relevant). All that matters is that they are my size, the right length and I don't feel huge or frumpy. (Two essentials after having a kid!)

May you all someday experience this joy if you haven't already. It's a good day!