Status bar gone!

I must be losing it, but I use to have a for lack of better term, an info bar in Windows Explorer, just above my Task Bar. When I clicked on a folder or file it would show the # of files selected or the size of the folder etc.
It's gone and I've looked high and low and can't find it. I know the dog didn't eat it.
If someone could refresh my brain and tell me where to activate that again I'd appreciate it. I thought it could be found in the folders options in Explorer, but I can't find it.
Please be gentle as I am already embarrassed enough. LOL.
I use XP Pro
Thanks all in advance.