Drawing chalk bunnies may not seem all that interesting. But it does add a whole new dimension to jumping rope on the back porch.
But that’s not what I wanted to tell you about, really.
What I wanted to tell you about, really, is these dresses. Don’t you love them? Aren’t they just gorgeous? Isn’t the fact that my 7-year-old actually put one on amazing?
These dresses come from a thrift shop close to home. A kind of thrift shop that gives all its proceeds to a battered women’s shelter. So, if you shop there, not only are you Not Buying Some Unnecessary New Clothing Item that only adds to the depletion of more resources and exploits a third-world worker, but you’re also helping women in the area who really need some help.
Did I mention to you that it’s my favorite clothing store?
These dresses cost $3.00 each. The hat was $1.00. The green top was $2.00. But so what? The best part of buying them was just going into the store with my daughters and browsing around for a good hour, trying on all the funny “old lady hats” and squealing over fabulous finds. That red dress is my 5-year-old’s favorite item of clothing. (My 7-year-old hasn’t worn her dress since this day, but that’s okay. If she needs a dress, at least she’s got one.)
Look how beautiful these dresses are. Look at my beautiful children. Look how easy it is to shop without hurting anyone. Look how political this post became.
We’re way far off from jumping over chalk bunnies, now. But chalk bunnies are still a great summer diversion. Go on out and draw one yourself. You’ll see what I’m talking about.
