Somedays, the only thing that makes the day worthwhile is getting a special package in the mail. Before I started cloth diapering, interesting packages in the mail were few and far between. I could happily go days before checking the mail. Mail was bills and ads and junk. Who cared?
But now? Mail is something else altogether. When I’m expecting a package, I will stalk my mailman, counting down the minutes until the mail has been delivered. I check delivery confirmation numbers to see just where in the U.S. my package is right at that moment. I see a package waiting for me and I quite literally squeal with delight.
In the cloth diapering community, it is known as “fluffy mail”. And the mail isn’t always literally fluffy. Sometimes it’ll be fluff-less. But the feeling is just the same. Something special that you bought or ordered online, crafted by talented hands (most often handmade) and packaged with care before dropped in the mail to come live at your house.
I got some fluffy mail today. It was the only thing in my mailbox and I couldn’t have cared less because FLUFFY MAIL! In this case, it was definitely fluffy and very cute and I almost can’t wait for Evie to wake up from her nap so I can put this new diaper (a Scuttlebutts one-size fitted, fyi) on her and see how it works.
I have more fluffy mail (and some not so fluffy as it’s poly mailers and labels and such for the home biz) on the way to me. That’s a good feeling. I’ve gotten kind of addicted to getting fluffy mail and always feel like I have to have SOMETHING coming to me.
Surely I’m not alone in this? What has the fluffy mail brought to your house recently? What are you expecting to come?
Tags: anticipation, fluffy mail, shopping
I’m not expecting any fluffy mail and haven’t in about a year, but my 17 month old is getting close to needing some bigger sized diapers, so hopefully I will get some fluffy mail soon!
Oh my goodness, I LOVE fluffy mail but unfortunatley, I don’t get enough of it. Is there such a thing? I have a pretty scaled back diaper stash and primarily diaper with Indian prefolds, snappi’s and bummis covers. I only have 3 bum genius 3.0’s for nights. I so want more for outings and grandma. Perhaps soon…
On my blog though is a post about my most recent fluff purchase. I posted pics of the dipes I bought and already prepped for new baby due in July. To me, that is exciting stuff and I just love to look at them. I could never get enough of fluffy mail but sadly, I must refrain for the pocket book’s sake. But oh, there is such fun stuff out there… I enjoy blogs like this where I get to hear about and see pics of all the neat fluff and stuff.
I’ve started using cloth pads because I couldn’t give fluffy mail up. They’re pretty, and cheaper than diapers! Me love fluffy mail.