$30 Shoes

Our Memorial Day plans have undergone several revisions.  We talked about hiking, visiting the zoo, collecting a bike attachment for Jessica in Santa Clarita, among other things.  Our resulting plans were not so much family and BBQ, but mini events and lots of lounging about.

James & Jacob went mountain biking with Dad early this morning.  They had a nice time with only one wreck that did not result in blood.  That left me home with the two littles to make pancakes.  Jessica ate Mini Wheats instead despite my efforts.

Jon & Jayson worked in the garden - Jon doing most of the work and Jayson serving as a distraction.

I made it to the gym - fatigued my body & tightened my shoulders to ensure a lasting headache all day.

Jessica & I went shopping.  She really wanted a cute swimming suit.  She tolerated the board shorts and Roxy rash guard I bought for her, but really wanted something more "pretty."  The shoes were on sale, so we had to try on those.  She agreed to wear butterfly mary janes and sandals, but her face lit up when she found some white strappy sandals with HEELS.  All the shoes were on sale for 40-60% off - except for her favorites.  I didn't know it until I had already purchased them.  They were $30!!!!!  Just so you know - I NEVER spend that much for children's shoes.  The only way I could keep myself from marching back to the register and demanding a refund was to factor in the other deals we got on that trip ($12 swimsuit, $20 dress) and she LOVES them.  She'll be wearing them every Sunday, so around Christmas we'll have our money's worth :)

She also found the most SPARKLY purple skirt - not my first choice, but she loves it.  She was hoping that I'd buy her a new handbag and wallet to match, but I drew the line there and got one for me instead. I also picked up my new glasses from the optical department.

We enjoyed a mother/daughter outing to Golden Spoon.  She had me try the lemon flavor which turns out to be a new favorite.

We ran more household errands and princess bubble bath and littlest pet shop bandaids ended up in the cart.  Shopping with my children is not economically efficient.  I say no A LOT, but they get me here and there.

I reorganized our canned goods and tossed several expired items.  I found two bulging cans and am thankful that they will explode in some dump somewhere instead of in my pantry :)

I've been reading Jane Eyre and enjoyed a little quiet with the book today.  It was harder to enjoy reading with the VERY painful headache I've had.

Our family went out to Boston Market - I know, not your typical BBQ, but I didn't have to cook or clean up.  It's a restaurant where everyone can be happy.  They ran an awesome special - 50% off the family meal.  We fed the whole family chicken, meatloaf, cornbread, corn, beans, & potatoes for under $20.

Jon had planned a mini lesson on the purpose of Memorial Day for our little family hike that was postponed.  Instead he stopped the car in the parking lot, gave a little thought and then requested a minute of silence for reflection - I won't name names but it wasn't quiet for 60 seconds.

I need to go tuck my sweeties into bed.  Then I have a chick flick and TONS of laundry waiting for me.

Happy Memorial Day!!!!