Things Lost and Found

I just hate it when I lose stuff! I consider myself so organized---everything has a place. Still, I manage to misplace stuff ALL the time. I really don't get it. I think my brain is just over-crowded. 

#1. Mindy asked me if I had an extra Christmas tree skirt she could have. I actually have two extra. Stephanie mentioned that she needed one too. Soooo, I went to get them and could only find one. I asked Steph if I'd already given it to her last year. She said, "no." I searched the Christmas closet. Lo and behold, when I was defrosting the freezer, I found it in the "mud room" already bagged up for her and ready to go.

I don't know how to sew and yet, I made this in the 80's. I took a class. I was a quilter then too, but I did everything by hand. I decided to tie all the bows again. When I went to give it to Stephanie, most had already come undone. Satin ribbon is slick. I told her she better make it a family heirloom! Mystery #1 solved.

#2. Prior to Thanksgiving, I cleaned out the china cabinet drawers and the buffet drawers in the dining room. I had a drawer full of plate stands. I decided they were taking up too much room, so I put them all in a shopping bag---I have/had at least a dozen. For the life of me, I cannot find that bag! I've looked everywhere. Mystery #2 unsolved.

#3. Now this looks innocent enough---a simple box of salt.

Here's the story. While shopping for Thanksgiving, I bought salt. The next day, when I was looking for it, I couldn't find it. I didn't remember putting it away, nor was it in the "salt" spot in my cabinet. I checked my Kroger receipt and found that I had been charged for it. I had to go back to the store for a few last minute items, but I went to a different Kroger---closer to home. I brought the receipt and picked up a new box. I explained that somehow, the salt did not make it home with me. Not a problem, I went home with this box. 

Sunday, when I was wrapping gifts, I found the salt in a bag that contained a few gift items I  had picked up at the store. Shoot! Now I have to take this salt back and explain the whole thing all over again! Mystery #3 solved.

#4. These lost items "take the cake!" Last Christmas, I couldn't find a couple of gifts. I was so aggravated because they weren't cheap!! I thought I had somehow thrown them away. I am happy to say, that I found them this year! They were right where they were supposed to be in the gift closet. But---they were inside a box of ornaments. If I hadn't decided to clean out that closet, no telling how long they would have been missing! Mystery #4 solved. 

#5. I don't really have a fifth mystery---unless you count this little guy:

This one still just baffles us. Mystery #5 remains unsolved!

I should have saved this post for "5 Things Thursday!" Don't worry, I'm sure I'll have something else by then!

Do you lose things?