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Now Accepting New Consignors

2009-01-19T19:29:00.000-05:00

Wee-Cycle Children's Consignment is now accepting consignors for the upcoming Spring 2009 Consignment Sale.

All interested participants should reply to weecyclechildrensconsignment@gmail.com to receive your consignor package.

You will receive a confirmation return email with the information that you will need to prepare your items for sale.

Information needed when you email us at weecyclechildrensconsignment@gmail.com

Full Name
Consignor Number if you have one. If you need one please request one.
Telephone number and email address
A brief description of what you would like to consign. Please include size and gender and approximate number of items that you wish to consign. Please be specific about equipment, tell us exactly which pieces you wish to consign.
If for any reason you do not receive a reply within 2 days please email me again. You will need a confirmation that you are on the list for consigning.

Consignors with a minimum of 20 items are invited to a private pre-sale.

Earn $$ MONEY $$ for your gently used children's items. Consignors earn 60% of their sold items.

We will feature children's clothing sizes 0 - 12, children's shoes size 0 - 3, seasonal maternity clothing, baby furniture, baby equipment, mother care items, toys, books, book shelves, toy boxes, out door play toys and equipment, sports equipment, DVD's, homeschool material, and much more!

The spring sale is a great time to consign or purchase outdoor swing sets, play houses, jungle gyms, bicycles, ride on toys (battery or non), slides and climbing toys.

We will be sending out an announcement with Sale Information for those interested in shopping the sale but not consigning. Be on the look out for SALE INFORMATION to come soon.

We are looking forward to another great sale!

Sincerely,
Sharon Lawrence

Taking Time to See the Light(s)

2007-12-30T22:45:00.001-05:00

As we come to the beginning of a new year, I have to share a little story from the holidays.

On Christmas Eve, we traveled to my mom's house, and my brothers came over with their families. After a great time eating wings and exchanging gifts, my brothers and sister-in-law packed up the kids and the booty, and went home. We put the kids in bed around 9:00. Then my mom noticed that my brother Joe had left his camera. A dad without a camera on Christmas morning is just too tragic, so mom and I hopped in the car, and drove a few miles to his house.

On the way back, we couldn't resist driving through a nearby neighborhood; this particular neighborhood really takes the Christmas lights seriously. Looking at Christmas lights was something my mother has always loved; and even though during the teen years I groaned, I've always loved it, too.
After a few minutes, my mom said, "What if we went home and got the girls out of bed to see the lights? Wouldn't they be thrilled?" Ever the bedtime stickler, I unenthusiastically said, "Yeah, they would be pretty surprised?"
"We shouldn't do that, though...right?"
"No, no I don't think so. We can go tomorrow night."
"Yeah, you're probably right.....oh well." I could tell my mom was disappointed, but she really respects my mothering decisions, so she didn't push.
When we got home, we discovered the kids were actually still awake in their beds, including the two-year-old. Then I realized I had forgotten that we were going to my dad's house tomorrow.

I took a deep breath, and said, "OK, let's get 'em up! Hurry up before I regain my bedtime militancy." (I really didn't say that last part, I'm not that articulate in speech. But I know I was thinking it!)
You would have thought we traveled to Neverland and flew with Tinkerbell! They were ecstatic. We put the giggling girls in the car dressed in their PJs and socks, and took to the sparkling streets. It was a glorious moment of spontaneous joy that they will remember for a long time!
The fact is, I can take no credit for that blessing. If it weren't for my mom, I never would have thought of such a thing. As I lay in bed that night, I realized I need a little more of this joy in my life, and I need to provide it for the girls. Spontaneity is what wonderful memories are made of. I can be so attached to the routines of life. I'm so focused on the "should," that I don't see the "could."
So this year, one of my goals will be to take life a little less seriously, stop and smell the roses, do something unexpected. We need to take time to savor the joy of life. I can take a little inspiration from my father God. How many unexpected blessings does he provide for me, even when I'm not looking for them. I wonder if he delights in my joy like I did with the girls on Christmas Eve? Probably a lot more than I. I only hope He will speak through me to my daughters, and shower His love upon them this year!
What are some of your goals for 2008?

Family Portraits!

2007-12-30T15:48:00.001-05:00

Today, we went to a photo studio to have family Christmas photos taken. We had our immediate family, as well as my two brothers' families. That makes six adults and six kids under the age of seven. A fun time was had by all! It really was relatively painless, and I couldn't believe how well-behaved the kids were. The photographers were great, despite being aided by a flipping, laughing, very annoying stuffed monkey. At least the children were amused.

In other news, I'll be taking a few days' vacation until Monday, when I'll post the new edition of The Mothers' and Daughters' Blog Carnival. This time the carnival will have a theme: Mother/Daughter Goals for 2008. If you've already submitted a post and it doesn't pertain to the theme, don't worry, I'll still post it. And if you haven't submitted yet, why not? The deadline is Saturday, Dec. 30. (Click here to submit) The Carnival will be posted here on Monday, Jan. 1. It would be neat to have some first-time participants on the first edition of the new year!

I'm looking forward to sharing some of our holiday adventures, and reading yours!

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2007-12-13T12:59:00.001-05:00

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2007-12-13T12:57:00.000-05:00

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2007-12-13T11:35:00.000-05:00

This is a post in my test blog for the purpose of testing designs.