It's my Red Apple Sale.

I remember my Granny and Aunt going to the Red Apple Sale at Foley's every year and finding these amazing deals on shoes and blouses such. I remember imagining a long line of anxious women lining up outside the doors waiting, waiting, waiting. This image probably came from advertising commercials, come to think of it. Anyway, as I stood in line at the Friends of the Library one day only book sale this morning , I realized that these sales are indeed my own Red Apple Sale. I get there early and am near the front of the line. I look around at others with big Rubbermaid totes to carry their loot and worry that my little canvas bag is not nearly large enough. I get butterflies in my stomach and then tell myself how ridiculous that is...I'm not even looking for anything in particular! I am getting better though. Last time I found myself flushed and sweating, having fun and yet getting caught up in the "I better get a LOT of books since they are such great deals and look at every one else loading up boxes and I may regret it later" only to put back 50% of the things I picked up. So, today I made myself relax and walk casually to the children's section. I was the only one there and took good long looks at each and every shelf. I found a few goodies and then moved on to the family/parenting section then biographies and then children's videos. I'll update this post with a few pictures of my loot later.

For now, I must attend to my little sick brood. I am so thankful we've had such a healthy winter thus far, it is just our turn I guess.

All for now,
Jen

P.S. Thank you for your kind, kind words about the last post. I so enjoyed getting your comments and e-mails. Each one is truly like food for my soul.