Some Stories to Share

I hope that everyone had a Happy New Year! Unfortunately, we did not get to spend the evening with some of our favorite friends due to their family experiencing the stomach bug. However, we had a nice quite evening at home. The girls made it to about 10:00 and they became so tired and irritable that we suggested they go on to bed. I have decided that I am not setting actual New Year's Resolutions because I often lose the paper that I write them on or forget them or some other sad excuse. This year, I want to do what is right for my life. I want to take each day/week/month and better my self along the way without having a set destination. I think this serves two purposes- 1. I won't feel like a failure if I don't reach the goal and 2. I won't quit when I reach the goal because I will always be striving for improvement.
I thought I would share a few cute stories that occurred over the holidays so sit back and enjoy.

Locked Out
A couple of Sunday's ago, Matt locked us out of the house. It was one of those moments that I can know look back on and laugh but wasn't funny at the time. As I commented in the last post, we got to spend several days with my nephew. After church, we took him to Build-A-Bear. It was his first time and he made a Frosty the Snowman and had a wonderful time doing so. We picked up dinner on the way home and planned to return to church for the evening service. Unfortunately, we did not make it...Matt had locked the garage door earlier that day because Stinker (my nephew) had been playing with the button and Matt didn't want him to get hurt. We have chain locks on the other entrances to our house and Matt had not removed either of those on this particular day. Our garage door apparently shuts when locked but will not open. So an hour and a half later, several phone calls, and a trip to Lowe's for bolt cutters and a new chain, we finally get into the house with three tired children and some cold dinner. Plus, we did not make it for church service that evening. My husband has learned a valuable lesson!

Costume jewelry
This one is way cuter...
My mom came to visit several days before Christmas. She asked if I had any small boxes (about the size of a jewelry box) and that led to several questions from Sweet Pea (who talks all of the time). My mom said (at some point during the conversation) that she had an Avon box but she kept her "costume jewelry" in it. Sweet Pea continues on with the conversation and mom said something about wearing her costume jewelry to church. Sweet Pea says, "Is that so people won't recognize you?" It took me a minute to catch on- she thought that her mamaw was wearing a costume to church!

Two times a year people
While my mom was here, we made a quick trip to Target for a couple of last minute items. My mom has the tendency to speak things that should be left unsaid, especially in front of my children. When we pulled in the parking lot, Pumpkin Pie asked why it was so crowded. Mom informed her that many people only come out two times per year (tax refund time and holidays). I did discuss this with Pumpkin Pie later and in private to explain my mom's thoughts in a much more appropriate manner. However, while in Target, an elderly woman approached me and asked if I knew where the shoes were located. I provided directions, since I am very familiar with the Target stores. Pumpkin Pie looked up at my mom and stated, "That must be one of those two times per year people."