Have I No Shame?

I am not sure that I should share this, but I am going to anyway. Please be kind. Last week we had a night when the temp was supposed to drop to 7 degrees F. That is cold in anyone's book and (in case I haven't told you) I am not a fan of cold weather. Here is how I was dressed during that day. Blue knit yoga pants, white ¾ sleeve knit shirt, Dean's old flannel shirt, striped long socks - the temp was not supposed to (and didn't) get above freezing all day.
When it came time to go to bed, I made a disturbing discovery. My only winter gown was in the dirty clothes and I hadn't washed that load! Yikes! 

Here is what I had to wear. It has lovely little checked ribbon trim and the cutest little flower-shaped buttons. There are little pleats above the short hem. It has no sleeves. It is very lovely and thin cotton. It is perfect for a hot summer night. That night was neither hot, nor summer. 

I thought that I would add this old T-shirt to make it a little warmer. You can see that it is nearly as long as the gown - both above my knees. That didn't seem too good either. 

But wait! Here is something that would work and I already had it on. Yes, dear friends, I slept in my clothes!  I might just start considering this outfit as pajamas. Early the next morning I marched to the laundry area and washed a load which included this - 

This is my winter gown. It has sleeves. It comes below my knees. It is flannel. It has a coordinating robe, all made for me by my older daughter, bless her heart. It is cold again tonight (did I mention that I am not a fan of cold?) and you can bet that this gown is clean and ready to go. 

Are you staying warm? 

All is well
XOXOXO
Caroline

Comments

Vicki Styons said…
of course I am staying warm. My warmest gown was also dirty BUT I have a dog who gets on the bed before I do and warms my spot and then she sleeps as close to me as she can possibly get. Talk about no shame...I sleep with a dog!
January 28, 2014 at 4:38 PM
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