My Tumultuous Relationship with My Iron
I remember an afternoon, some 20 years ago, when my young niece picked up a toy plastic iron and said to Zach, "What is this thing?"
Zach quickly replied, "I don't know. Maybe it's something you cook with."
Yes, that tells the sad tale of the relationship I have with my iron. It's not that I dislike it so much, it just seems to easier to wear something that doesn't need to be ironed. Or, if the article of clothing isn't too badly wrinkled, I shake it out and put it on, hoping that no one notices I should have spent a little time with the iron.
It's not like I didn't have ironing role models. I have fond memories of sitting under the ironing board as my mother or grandmother drew out the ironing basket every Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday, after all, was ironing day in my family. The generations of women did not veer from this sacred schedule. The Young and Restless hummed in the background as droplets of Niagara spray starch drifted down onto me. My grandmother, mom and aunts were religious about their ironing. They ironed pillow cases, handkerchiefs, and dress shirts for the men in their lives. My grandmother even ironed my grandfather's underwear and her sheets.
And I tried. I tried to establish an ironing routine, but for some reason, that gene skipped me.
So, it was with a smile and a grimace that I ventured down to the basement yesterday morning. One of my favorite shirts had been hanging in the closet for over a month because it needed to be ironed before I could wear it. There was no shaking this one out. (Believe me, I tried.)
As I opened the door to the back basement, a bit of panic gripped my stomach. I haven't ironed since we moved into this house over a year ago. Did we even keep the ironing board? Did the iron work? Did we even still own an iron? Yikes!Thankfully, we had all the equipment and I was able to complete my ironing with success! I happily put my freshly ironed shirt on and went off to work.
However, I know that this shirt of mine will come out of the dryer this weekend, wrinkled as ever. I wonder how long it will be before I wear it again?
Julie, I instantly connected with your story. As I started reading I thought about MY MOM and her ironing afternoons. I pictured the same board with the Niagra spray on top, only she chose General Hospital.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the little trip down memory lane.
And no, I didn't get that gene either!
I have people in my family who ironed the sheets, too, and they did feel nice! I remember my mother setting up in front of the "picture window" so she could look outside while she ironed. And I began my marriage ironing five shirts a week for my husband, no wrinkle-free then! Now I avoid it too, purchase mostly the things I don't have to iron. But I did teach my kids how to do a shirt, seemed like something they needed. Maybe? Glad you found that you hadn't thrown away the goods!
ReplyDeleteFunny! I love ironing, I find it soothing...somewhat like gardening. Glad you were able to straighten out your day, Julie :)
ReplyDeleteFunny! I love ironing, I find it soothing...somewhat like gardening. Glad you were able to straighten out your day, Julie :)
ReplyDeleteThis is funny! I can't imagine NOT ironing. I usually iron every morning what I am wearing that day. It is in the routine just like brushing my teeth. My mornings would go better if I ironed beforehand! I used to iron ten shirts for husband so I would only have to do his every two weeks. Now he does them! I always invest in a good iron too. Got to have lots of steam and a stick-proof plate! When I quilted, pressing was key to straight and matching seams! Love this slice!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, can I relate to this. I despise ironing, too. In fact, my outfit in the morning is determined by whether or not I have to iron it or not. My grandmother, too, ironed sheets - I think on Tuesdays. I'll have to ask my mother. I wonder if that was a German thing. . .
ReplyDeleteI'm wash and wear through and through, wrinkles and all. Now, though, you've inspired me to consider cooking applications for my long neglected iron :)
ReplyDeleteWHAT? You went a whole year without ironing? I find in the winter I iron less but a whole year? I just iron as I need to, sometimes daily. I'm too fussy it iron and then let it sit til I wear it plus who does have hours to iron?
ReplyDeleteI am very happy to read this. This is the kind of manual that needs to be given and not the random misinformation that’s at the other blogs. Appreciate your sharing this best posting. Homeopathic hospital in jaipur
ReplyDeleteIt is strangely open-handed with people like Pakar Seo to provide unhampered what numerous people would have marketed as an electronic book to help make some profit for themselves, mostly seeing that you might well have done it if you desired.
ReplyDeleteThose good tips Master Seo from like wise served like Pakar Seo a great way to be aware that someone else have similar dream just as my very own to know the truth a great deal more when it comes to this problem.
Certainly there Pakar Seo are numerous more pleasurable times ahead Pakar Seo for those who look into your master seo site.
Ok first I want to say that your Agen Judi Bola Online Terpercaya baby is so cute at the laptop and with the Hire Me sign! I can see other posts Agen Judi Bola Online Terpercaya you have written in the preview area and it is so adorable. Agen Judi Bola Online Terpercaya:) I've never heard of these tips, but I have been out of the working world for over 2 years now and I had my first job out of college for almost 4 years before that so you can probably see why this stuff is new to me!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us at Countdown in Style! Agen Judi Bola Online Terpercaya Don't forget to stop by to see if you are featured on Friday! xo
Pandora Jewelry Official Site
ReplyDeleteRed Bottom Shoes For Women
Kyrie Irving Shoes
Pandora Jewelry
Jordan Retro 9
Pandora Outlet
Air Jordan 11
Jordan Retro
Jordan 11