THREE!

Three is the number of carts it took to get my stuff out of Marshalls today. It's quite the mystery since I showed up to the checkout w/ just one. Of course it was a heaping pile, so bad I had to put my hand on top to keep it from falling over. We have just been in desperate need of replacing old towels, rugs, pillows, etc. I just kept seeing one good deal after another, oh and my Mom was watching the kids, so the with the combination of the two that's where it got me. It was actually a little embarrassing as they were calling someone up to help me take these carts to my car. People were staring and I was thinking "hey, it's all practical!" Except maybe a few items:) It's not like I have nothing better to do than shop my day away. In fact, b/c I never do, that's why I'm stocking up now!

My Mom told me to take the whole day, while she watched the kiddo's, but I spent my limit at my first stop, so it was pretty much over. I did have to run next door to Bed Bath and Beyond for those corn on the cob holders. The kids were upset that we made corn on the cob last night and didn't have the "corn poker things that Uncle Danny had", so they just couldn't eat them...the drama. Anyway, while I was in there I ran into Aubrie's teacher assistant from last year. She had some interesting things to tell me about Happy Valley that I was unaware of, leaving me more confused about the whole school thing. School has started and I should be done with the whole thing, right? I don't know why I keep entertaining the idea of switching them. Aubrie's teacher is a great teacher and the school time works for me. Besides I heard West Wing carpool is a nightmare. Too many choices sometimes.

Speaking of too many choices, my brother's business partner, unknown to my brother, called Ben to see if he was interested in buying out his part of the business. Ben was contemplating it. Sounds great at first, right? More money, we get to live in California and get to be on our own again (meaning away from the fam). But the more I made him THINK about it, it didn't seem so great. First he would have to be partners w/ my brother. Yeah, they are partners already, but my brother only has a small part. He could make Ben go insane on a bigger level. I love Danny, he has great qualities, but can you say "TYPE A personality BIG TIME!" He knows it too, so that's why I can say that! Secondly, California is nice and all, but our ward is irreplaceable and I don't want to leave our friends....and do I really want my kids growing up in California. Every time we go visit I fall in love again, and beg Ben to figure a way to get me back. But then I realize how much I would have to give up, our awesome youth program being one of them. My kids salvation is worth a little more than perfect 78 degree weather all year long! Ha! No, I'm sure there are a lot of good kids that come from there....I'm one of them. Don't know if that's a good example or not! LOL Anyway, if we add up the pros and cons that leaves us here. It's only going to be in the hundreds for 2 more months anyway, right?!

Well, back to the day......picked up the kids from school and went swimming. Chores, piano, Dinner, homework, bedtime and now computer time There is our day! Never a dull moment!