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Maria Hanley's avatar

This is hilarious, and so accurate! Thank you for the laugh. You are not alone. I now have two teenagers and an 11-yr old. The big boys are almost too good at cleaning out their closets; now they get rid of things that fit perfectly and were cool at the beginning of the school year...and somehow are not anymore. Their feet grow slower, but they are also huge, which means men's sizes and prices. Know what I do with all their castoffs? Throw them in a bag and pile them in the little one's closet. So yeah, I definitely feel your pain!😂

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Stephanie Gilman's avatar

The idea of them even knowing what’s in their closets is so foreign to me! I’m looking forward to a bit more independence on their part, even though I do like having control over what they wear 😂.

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Fanny Korman's avatar

You had me laughing out loud!! Thank you, I needed that - oh and boy am I happy I don’t have to worry about outgrown clothing! I just get to buy on impulse when I see something I love for any of my grandchildren, whether they need it or not ❤️

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Stephanie Gilman's avatar

So glad it made you laugh! And grandparent life sounds like the dream… no sorting, just the fun stuff.

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Lisa Hides's avatar

Why is this my life?!

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Charlotte Buxton's avatar

Absolutely yes to this! This should be talked about more, it's such a massive part of my life I should list it on LinkedIn as a key responsibility. Thank you for seeing us all with this!

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Stephanie Gilman's avatar

Haha for sure it should be on your LinkedIn! The responsibilities we have on top of work are probably more than any actual paid job.

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Kathryn Barbash, PsyD's avatar

The shoes! With four kids, some pairs of shoes have been packed away every season for the next kid to try. And they are usually the shoes that no one liked so they are in good shape but of course no one likes them...

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Stephanie Gilman's avatar

Haha exactly! When my little one wears something that the big one rejected, or that never fit him but I was too lazy to return, I'm EXTREMELY elated.

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QuietlyObserving's avatar

Haha! Yes to this whole article!! Thanks for the laugh and the reminder that I’m not alone !!

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Stephanie Gilman's avatar

You definitely aren’t, seems there are many of us!

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Irena Smith's avatar

...and this, right here, is why so many parents (moms, to be specific, because it's usually the moms who have to deal with this #$^!) take up day drinking.

Thank you for the laugh!

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Stephanie Gilman's avatar

I don’t drink, but I do eat way too many treats and snacks while avoiding menial tasks. 🫣

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Irena Smith's avatar

lol, I talk about drinking far more than I actually drink. It’s my shorthand for I CANNOT COPE WITH THIS SHIT. And oh boy, do I hear you on the snacks and treats!

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Lindsey Smith | Not Normal's avatar

The kid to kid shuffle of stuff is the worst! I’ll do *anything* to avoid it. It’s a great way to get other stuff done! 🤣

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Stephanie Gilman's avatar

Yes! I don’t even know why I hate it so much when there are so many worse things. It just triggers an endless amount of mental tasks that I find so exhausting.

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Lindsey Smith | Not Normal's avatar

Yes bc it inevitably leads to having to order stuff, take a trip to goodwill, etc. My biggest regret is not having my kids closer together so I could at least eliminate the middle storage step.

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Stephanie Gilman's avatar

Yes, that middle step is brutal!

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Corinne's avatar

Oh man, I feel so seen! Managing allllll the clothes and the shoes is such a heavy burden.

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Stephanie Gilman's avatar

I absolutely dread it. It’s endless. 😵‍💫

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