Here it is, two days before Christmas and I am questioning my sanity. Ryan's mom called me yesterday to ask if I wanted to go shopping with her today. I was sitting in my
pjs during this phone call, at noon, and was
grateful for the invite. I need to get my kids, and self out of the house. So I responded with a yes. Now I am re-thinking my hasty response. Do I really want to be stuck in a mall with all the procrastinators and many men that need to get their wife a gift yet? Who knows, maybe I'll run into Ryan. Maybe not, it's too soon for him. Maybe I can host that
impromptu "Procrastinators Unite" meeting that I've been meaning to get around to. Whatever, as long as she drives. I hate the whole Christmas musical parking space game.
Speaking of parking lots in the winter, I have a beef. A few weeks a go Ryan and I took the kids on a beautiful day to Costco. This balmy day sat at -20, although quite a bit colder with the
windshield I am sure. On our drive around the parking lot to find a spot, I paused behind quite a few empty running vehicles before finally finding a spot. There were at LEAST 30 cars left running. To quote a dear friend, "here's the thing..." I am not a tree hugger by any stance, but I do think it is up to us to do our small part to at least be friendly to the environment. One of the very least things we can do is shut off our cars! If you are going to be shopping for an hour, seriously? Does your radio need to be kept warm? We turned off our car, and returned an hour later, and had a warm car by the time we left said parking lot. Since this day, I have told this story to other people. We have had
responses, like: " Well, I only leave my car running when I am running in for a minute" Oh, so you are like some of the moms I see at preschool, leaving
their empty cars running while we pick up the kids. Why though? If you are only running in for a minute, your car doesn't have the chance to get cold. Many people are only doing their part because when they return their bottles, they get a deposit back, or turning down the
thermostat brings down their gas bill. Same principle applies here folks! Gas isn't cheap, any you'd save a lot of it by turning that little key to the off position. Not to mention that if I was a car thief, I am pretty sure that I am going to go for the car with the key still in the ignition...
I have recently seen a production better than Broadway could ever hope to produce. Jenna's preschool had their Christmas party/concert. I was a total paparazzi. I filmed each song,
separately, so that it would be easier to share, and I could take pictures in between. I have always found little kids performing super cute, but I have never felt the joy of watching my own precious child up there. Oh my goodness, I loved it. It was enough to make me become some crazy stage mom taking my kids to auditions, and change my name to Deana
Lohan. (Lindsay
Lohan's mom, for those who are pop culturally challenged. Or blessed, I think I know too much sometimes.) The kids did a great job. There was only one crier, and one typical kid who knew all the words, and sang them at the top of his lungs. The rest knew the words as well, for the most part, it was one of the rare times when you actually hear the kids singing with the teacher.
(By the way, I know the videos kind of suck, but I was trying to watch them at the same time, and not through the camera.... obviously.)
Needless to say, I have never been more proud in my life, and I can't wait until next year. even more than that, I can't wait until the church productions when Malachi and Jenna will both be in them! I can't think of anything better.
Well shopping awaits, so I must go. Sigh... I really do want to get out of this house, but I don't know if I am looking forward to this or dreading it. I will have to let you know. This is probably my last to chance to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!!!
