I ask you, how many pairs of jeans does one woman need?
I've been spring cleaning my closets this week, and have decided that I have been hanging on to too many pairs of jeans. Face it, the size 8s probably are not going to fit me again in this lifetime. They only fit for about five minutes anyway. So, I boxed up all the excess jeans and pared myself down to the four pair I really wear. Why are there six pair on the rack? Well, the two on the left are size 10 and I am optimistic that those will indeed fit me again in this lifetime. They are my Inspiration jeans.
Anyway, it's nice to actually have space between the hangers and to be able to see what is in the closet.
I also cleared off a shelf so I can display my purses. My "Closet Jewelry". Being able to see them makes me happy. Especially the yellow one.
Sophie has been plaguing the life out of my while I have been busy with my labors. She grabs a shoe and runs off with it, picks up a fallen hanger and chews it up, and basically does all the tricks she knows to get my attention.
So, I have a little trick of my own that I heard about somewhere that works like a charm to keep her out of my hair for 15 minutes at a time at least. Here is all you need:
Peanut butter, a dog biscuit, and a Kong toy.
Spread the peanut butter on half a dog biscuit. Really glob it on.
And stick it inside the Kong toy.
To Sophie, this is like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are to me.
But when it's done, she is back to her mischief.
OMG look at that sweet face...please give her another goodie!
Posted by: Carol | March 11, 2010 at 07:54 AM
Sophie is such a sweetie pie. I think my Emma and Owen would enjoy peanut butter on a biscuit.
Posted by: Laurie in Iowa | March 11, 2010 at 07:59 AM
OK, two questions: where do I get a Kong toy? and does she get peanut butter all over the floor?
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | March 11, 2010 at 08:28 AM
I use cheerioes and peanut butter on Bear's kong. Works great too!
Posted by: LeeAnn | March 11, 2010 at 10:03 AM
LOL My Bassets luv that too!
Posted by: Lori | March 11, 2010 at 11:03 AM
Oh, but look at that face! Sophie is so cute!
Posted by: Denise in PA | March 11, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Thanks for the tip!! Must try that one when we get home!! Rylie drives me crazy - wants to play while I'm stitching!! Which means I have to put down my handwork to throw the ball...not good!!Take care!
Paulette
Posted by: paulettte Doyle | March 11, 2010 at 03:03 PM
Never mind the dog...those purses are so cute!
Posted by: AnneElizablog | March 11, 2010 at 04:33 PM
Forget the jeans....we want to see the SHOES!
Posted by: Allyson in Alaska | March 11, 2010 at 07:03 PM
And never mind the shoes, purses or Kong toy...I wear size 8s in Talbotts jeans. :)
Posted by: Christine Thomas | March 12, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Love seeing those pretty purses lined up like that. It would make me happy to see that in my closet too. Something about the symetry and the colors-just like quilting I guess!
Posted by: Chris@catsonmyquilts | March 13, 2010 at 06:31 AM
I use the peanut butter and Kong toy trick all the time - in fact, I'm getting ready to use it again today! I break the dog biscuits into smaller pieces, put some peanut butter down deep inside the Kong, add a broken piece (wedged firmly down there so it takes a bit of working to get it out), add a bit more peanut butter and keep that going until I reach the top. The pieces of biscuit wedged sideways take awhile for Joey to get out so I usually have a bit more respite for whatever I'm doing. We are sneaky, aren't we? Or, is that creative?
~Adrienne~
Posted by: Adrienne | March 13, 2010 at 11:22 AM
I do the same thing, hanging on to the older jeans in hopes they will fit again. Your purse shelf reminds me of mine. I love leather purses and all those colors are so pretty.
I don't have a dog but I myself enjoy peanut butter, although not in that fashion. ;D
Posted by: Connie W | March 15, 2010 at 05:54 AM