Closet Progress!

I've been thinking about my closet idea for quite awhile and trying to figure out exactly how I wanted to do it. I even went through all the girls clothes, folded them, and decided how much space I would need. I looked online and used the measurements of different things I found to see what would work best. I even drew a diagram of the drawers and what I would put in what sizes...I think I was a little over-invested in the "planning" phase of this project. :P

So I went to Walmart the other day after having lunch and decided to jump in and actually start *doing* something with my ideas. So...I did! I was able to get *almost* all I need. I still need a couple more drawers and the hardware for the rack that I'll be hanging clothes from...but I've definitely made a good start!

Walking through Walmart was fun! I had my entire cart full of the drawers. They were stacked taller than I am so I was having to kinda look around them to push the cart. They are clear so I could kinda see through them but looked around to be sure I didn't run into anything (or anyone).

One of the women who worked there walked with me and moved a stray cart out of my way which was very helpful. Then at the check-out line, I was able to just tell her how many I had of each instead of putting them all on the belt. And then she went and got an extra cart for me so that I could put half the drawers in there and make two trips instead of walking outside in the wind and losing everything on my way to the car. I'm sure it was entertaining for anyone looking at me. ;)

I loaded everything in my car (filled the trunk and the backseat) and then unloaded when I got home. I had some help moving the broken dresser (that had been holding the girls' play clothes) out of the laundry room and cleared all my painting supplies out of the way (I still haven't decided where I'll put all of that yet). And then I started setting up all the drawers, organizing the girls' clothes, and getting everything put away...

I love how it is coming along! The narrow drawers on top hold shocks, undershirts, leggings, and all that kind of stuff. The medium tall drawers in the middle have pajamas and jeans. Then the large drawer on the bottom has skirts, shorts, and capris pants. The hampers on top have all their play clothes and clothes they can wear to/from their dad's house. They hampers also hold the top drawers in place...when they were open and looking through them they had a tendency to fall forward. But now it works perfectly!

So far, all of the girls' clothes fit but the drawers are packed full and I'm gonna need room for more. Like mom said...they're clothes are only going to get bigger (unfortunately!). And the bottom drawer is really *too* full so when I get more drawers I can remedy that. I also want to have some of their t-shirts and sweaters in drawers. So...I need to decide what sizes I want to get and pick those up. I think I'll also get a few extra (if I can afford it) because I have bad luck of things that I use end up being discontinued (another good point from my mama).

And...these kinds of things can be used for SO much stuff. I could use some in my room, put arts and craft supplies in them...pretty much anything! Ultimately that's what I decided to go this route instead of building some type of shelving unit. If we move or decide to do something different or anything...I can still use the drawers for something else.

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