Well, it really wasn't THAT bad, I guess. I just usually pride myself on being efficient. Makes me upset when I make a mistake money-wise or have to waste gas because of something I forgot or whatever. Don't know if you do this, but I have one day a week that I go to the grocery store and run other errands. I trained my family to ask if they need anything from the store to do so on Monday night or Tuesday morning. I may be a SAHM, but I am not your slave. Laundry is done on Mondays and Thursdays and if you can't get it to the laundry chute, it won't be done. If you need something from the store, you ask on Monday night or Tuesday morning, or wait until next week. I did this in the beginning to help myself, but I believe it's taught my family several things: PLAN AHEAD being the most important one. BE CONSIDERATE OF MOM'S TIME is also another lesson.
So, back to my original theme...I was pretty ticked at myself for leaving my wallet in my Grandmother's purse last Thursday. I put it in there because getting her into a store or restaurant is a slow process and I have to carry her purse (and drink sometimes) in addition to holding onto her. She lives an hour away, and I only go there about once a month because of gas costs and time, of course. Anyway, we made an event of retrieving the wallet. My understanding husband didn't even fuss about it. We ventured down south and went to the Warren Theatre in Moore for the first time. It was outstanding! (Can't say as much for the actual movie, though - "Where the Wild Things Are") I would recommend it for special occasions. Then we went on to Goldsby to eat at Libby's Cafe that is known for their catfish. The catfish was very good, the rest mediocre. Then on to the thriving metropolis of Slaughterville, Oklahoma to retrieve my wallet. We stayed and visited with Grandma for a little while. She gave each of the boys a container of Snack Pack pudding to eat. I had instructed them earlier to accept whatever she gives them!
Anyway, it didn't turn out to be such a waste of gas after all!
7 comments:
Gotta love the grandparents that give you random things. My grandmother is always giving my kids weird things. Of course, we only see her twice a year since she lives in WI.
I love the Warren, but I'm guessing since you had the boys you didn't sit in the balcony, you and Dan should go back and order food! It's pricey, but it's totally worth it once! (The food isn't pricey, just the tickets to sit there)
First of all, I love your scheduling! I mean...that makes so much sense to have them tell you thinks for the grocery list before you shop! And laundry twice a week. Makes sense, so much more than my one load a day. I feel like I'm never done washing, folding, putting away! Love the tips! And love the grandma story! It's so nice that she is still around for you to be with! I miss mine and wished they could have all met my kids! Wow - that was a long comment!
I've never been to Warren. It's on my list of things to do around town.
I do all my errand running on Friday afternoons.
your husband is very sweet to make a date out of it!
yes! The guac was the best EVER. My friend went there last year and told me to get ready b/c it was awesome. All it is is avacado, lime juice, salt, and a sprinkle of feta. Simple and delicious.
That is such a smart idea. I spend way too much time going back to the store for things I forgot in the first place. I'm going to remember that I am not a slave!
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