Time for spring cleaning It is a lot of hard work, But satisfying. When it’s done, I’m glad. But, there is always more to do. For now, it’s enough. As spring emerges~ It’s time for new adventures. Wonder what they’ll be?
As we were spring cleaning last week, I brought down a clown that sits on a high shelf, to dust it off. As I was dusting it, I was transported down memory lane.
This clown was from my mom’s collection. She had quite a fun collection. I wish I had taken a photo of all the different clowns she had at one time. Whenever I see a clown figurine, I think of her. She died in 2009.
I kept one of her clowns. It’s a wonderful clown, with masks that can be put on and off its face. Not only is the clown a nice remembrance of my mother, but also, it evokes fond memories from when we would go visit her when my boys were little. They would always ask grandma if they could change out the masks on that clown. She would say “yes”, and they boys would carefully put on a new mask.
After cleaning up the clown, we put it back up on the shelf, where it stands tall (ready to perform for us I think) until the next time.
Such a lovely haiku, a beautiful and unique clown representing a wonderful memory of your mom! I’m sure you had a close relationship with her!
Thank you Shirley. I think of her often.
What an unusual collection. I’ve never known anyone to collect clowns. I especially love the memories and stories connected to this particular clown.
Her clown collection was fun…she had some unique ones, for sure.
We found out not many people collected clown, although there are a lot of clown figurines out there!
That clown is a treasure. I can see why you kept that one from the many in your mom’s collection. I’m sure it brings many smiles to Michael and Tim when they see it and remember their grandmother. Now spring cleaning is another matter. It is one of those “should’s” that I might not have time for!!!
Clowns are fun, spring cleaning is not!
Go for the adventures. 😉