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I know that I'm always posting about the infuriating people that I come across in my daily comings and goings. It's good to be able to express my frustration at how the general public accepts rudeness as normal! Today was another:The past couple of months I have been going to a few different grocery stores to shop for their sale items. It has saved me money and I've been able to purchase things I'd normally walk past. Today I was at Albertsons for their 8 hour sale buying cheese and hamburger meat. The back of the store was under construction. The butchers were walking back and forth restocking the meat section but there was no one working the counter. Soon both of the butchers went to the back and started talking. I was waiting there for a minute looking for some sort of bell to ring but I couldn't find one. Both the butchers looked at me a few times while I was standing at the counter but when I tried to wave them over, they would turn around. I was starting to get frustrated waiting there when another woman walked up to the counter, too. I told her that they wouldn't come out. That's when I noticed that behind the counter on a white temporary wall, was a white button. I walked over and pressed it. I heard one of the men say to the other, "Finally! She figured it out!" And they both laughed.Is it just me or are people just completely selfish and rude?
This past Sunday we were listening to a speaker at church. She got up to speak and started by expressing how nervous she was. She said that she had a headache, and butterflies in her stomach. Then she proceeded to give a wonderful talk. A few minutes into it, Maryn looked up at me with a worried and sad look in her eyes and asked me: "Why did she eat butterflies?"
I was watching "The Office" a couple of days ago. They were having a weight-loss challenge and everyone had to stand together on a huge freight scale in the warehouse. I started laughing so hard because it triggered one of my most embarrassing memories! Years ago when I was about 10 weeks pregnant with Charles- I remember because I was carrying around the ultrasound photo in my pocket- I was serving in YW. That day we had all gone down to the OC Food Bank to package food. It was a great day! Anyway, at the beginning of the day a man called us to gather around so he could go over all that was expected. Since I'm kind of short, I stepped onto this metal platform so I could see him better. After a couple of minutes Glenn waved me over to him (he was in YM). He let me know that I had been standing on a huge scale. My weight was broadcasting on a huge digital screen on the wall!! All the people had been watching it! I was so embarrassed and horrified! He let me know that it was way more than what I had told him- nice husband! LOL! I wanted to use the excuse that I was pregnant, but 10 weeks isn't an excuse! After that the youth had a great time playing on the scale- now that they all knew what it was!
Tonight was our Family Movie Night! We watched "Tuck Everlasting". For the past few weeks we've been having a fun time together. Early in the week, I go to the library and check out a good movie that (hopefully) we'll all like. Then on Fridays, we all gather on our bed and watch it in our room. I serve dessert on a blanket on our floor. Tonight was interesting because Maryn wanted a pear for dessert and Charles wanted a pancake with honey. They always surprise me! The kids love to have both of us there being a family. It's been so much fun! Glenn missed out tonight because he had a game night for Elders Quorum. We missed him, but he really doesn't get much "guy time" so it's okay.
Yesterday, we had the opportunity to welcome Glenn's parents for a visit! Since they moved to Idaho a few years ago, we haven't been able to see them very often. This visit was so much fun! They got here- our house- Wednesday morning and took Glenn, Maryn and me out to a late breakfast at Mimi's Cafe. Then we put Maryn down for a nap and waited for Charles to be out of school. When he got home, Dad, Glenn and Charles went to a rock and gem shop at Adventure City, while Mom, Maryn and I went to Rite-Aid and got Glenn a wrist brace. I know that the Rite-Aid trip doesn't sound fun but it was! They had a 75% off clearance sale on all their school stuff! I was able to get packs of gel pens for 80 cents and even found a dolphin backpack for Maryn that was only $2.49!! Besides that, who doesn't love their ice cream? Of course we had to get a scoop before we left.In preparation for their visit, Glenn and I had worked hard cleaning our room- top to bottom. We hung curtains and pictures. It looks awesome! I even did complimentary turn-down service with chocolates on the pillows! (The chocolate thing is a tribute to my SIL Sandra who imagines her home a bed and breakfast when family visits!)That night, we went out to dinner. We were severely spoiled! Glenn was tasting a bit of paradise when he finally got to order his all-you-can-eat riblets from Applebee's. I was just grateful I could order off of the Weight Watcher's menu after our awesome breakfast! This morning they had to leave. I thought that we'd be able to have lunch together but there was too much work to get done in Ventura. They had to get on the road. So, we will pacify ourselves with the great memories. My favorites:Dad reading to Maryn,Mom coloring with Maryn,Mom playing Poke Mon with Charles- so funny!,And, Dad watching Project Runway and Karate Kid with me! We love them so much and look forward to the next visit!
I just got back from the grocery store with Maryn. I had made a list and Maryn was holding it for me while we shopped. When we got to the check-out line, the man behind us struck up a conversation with Maryn that went like this:
Man: "Is that your shopping list?"Maryn: "Uh-huh!"Man: "Are you helping your mommy shop?"Maryn: "We have to buy all the things on the list."Man: "Yeah?"Maryn: "If you don't buy anything on the list, then you will have no food and then you will be starving!"Man: "Yeah, if you starve, then you will be skinny. You want to be skinny, don't you?"I couldn't believe what I heard!! Luckily the checker was starting to scan our stuff so I could move forward. This was a man in his late forties. I could tell he was probably into weight-training. But my daughter is 4 years old and perfectly healthy! 50th percentile for weight and 75th for height. Why would he say that to her? What kind of psycho people live in this world?
Today was a wonderfully, busy day!! It all started with a Primary Presidency meeting- very productive, although not much fun! Then Maryn and I took off for Disneyland! Once again we packed our lunch to save $$. We met up with my cousin Tiffany and her girls and had the best time!! Maryn and Rebekah get along very well- Maryn talks and Rebekah listens. We just let the girls decide what they wanted and we followed. The interesting part came when I had to jog- yes JOG- to hurry and move my car before my parking was up. We weren't planning on getting Disneyland passes again since Maryn turned 3 last year. But, when my mom and Chad took us to Disneyland this summer, we turned in the tickets for 2 basic passes for me and Maryn to go when Charles is at school. Anyway, we couldn't get parking at the time because it was an extra $60!! So I, being so frugal, decided that I wouldn't mind parking at Downtown Disney and moving the car every 3 hours. It's worked out well because the Monorail is right there- until today! I gave myself 15 minutes to get to the car because Maryn stayed with my cousin. I walk all the way to the Monorail and it was closed!! What? I took off as fast as I could. Once I was outside the park I jogged and speed-walked to get to my car! I must have looked hilarious! But, I made it- dripping with sweat, of course. And, I felt like I earned my dinner!We went out with my brother Slade and Sara to El Torito for dinner tonight. I haven't eaten there in years! It was so delicious! And, Wednesdays kids eat free! Slade ended up taking us out. Now we owe them dinner again. It never ends with those 2!So, as my friend Mindy told me earlier today: Maybe the Monorail breaking down was a blessing because it made me exercise so I didn't feel guilty about eating out tonight. I think she's right!
