7 Quick Takes

Seven Real Quick ones...

 

-1-

Monster Jam was a success.  I was afraid Jimmy would be too little but the other patrons had kids his age too.  It's all he talks about and recreates in play.  He asked if he could go again for his birthday.

 

-2-

While the men watched the show my mom and I took Regina out for some fun.  Monkey Joe's was not a success (think Chuck E Cheese but instead of games inflatable bounce houses).  Next we went to Build a Bear where she made a Tinkerbell bunny.  I kind of get the hype now.  It was a great day.

 

-3-

I had been thinking of a girl from grade school who I stopped interacting with by junior high. I'd often find myself wanting to know what happened to her.  I don't even remember if she graduated with us or did the early thing or dropped out or what.  I know it's a weird thing to pray about, to be enlightened as to her where about's, but I had.  And there she was a week later, working at Build a Bear.  We did the usual small talk that you'd expect and it was just a normal interaction, but I was so grateful for the answered prayer.  Ask my mom, I couldn't stop talking about it the rest of the day.

 

-4-

I made a commitment to stop drinking regular soda and did the switch to diet.  However I would feel weird later in the day.  It kind of felt like vertigo.  I've concluded artificial sweetener is no good for me.  Therefore I am a converted unsweetened tea drinker.  I don't know why I thought I didn't like tea.  It's like a more refreshing coffee!

 

-5-

Another conviction I made is just because I have three little kids I'm not going to be stuck at home.  I'm going to go places and do stuff while the hubs is at work. Wait, let me clarify.  I'm either going to the not as popular small park with the fence, take the kids for a walk where they're strapped in, or go to the Y and send the littles to child watch. This week we did the mile walk around Washington Park, two in the wagon, infant in soft carrier.  Of course everyone did the polite, "Oh wow" smile.  A runner that passed me said, "Got room for one more."  I yelled back at him ahead, "Sure!! Hop on my back!"

 

-6-

Soccer has been wonderful.  It is great to get outdoors together and cheer on Jimmy.  I'm happy I found this Wednesday night thing since we travel a lot of weekends. Of course I always think I can do things better, but with each session it's gets a little more orderly.  It's painful to drive by the softball practices...Ahhh Glory Days.

 

 

-7-

I admit it, I love Catholic talk radio and watching Fox News.  Patrick Madrid, Megyn Kelly, and Greg Guttfeld are my best friends.

 

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