Broken

Yesterday was not my favorite day. I had an array of emotions running, and unfortunately, none of them created a rainbow. I felt violated, angry, frustrated and mad...just to name a few. My car was broken into while I was at church. I was sitting in class when someone came and got me and asked if I had a certain sticker in my window in which I told them yes. They then proceeded to tell me my car had a broken window.

I quickly went out to the car to see what had happened. After surveying the damage, I couldn't figure out what was taken. I had the girls coats sitting on the front seat of the car with a few other random items, all of which seemed to be there. It didn't make sense. I had made sure that morning to clear my car out of anything that would be worthy to steal. It doesn't surprise me that church parking lots are a target for car thieves. I decided I better run home to make sure my purse wasn't by chance in the car.

After a rather wild chase in my house for my purse, a few kicks of some pillows when I realized it wasn't there, and a hasty phone call to my husband, I concluded my purse had been in the car. I can't believe I didn't see it that morning under the coats. I know not to leave valuables in the car, especially at church since things like this happen all the time. I was mad at myself, and mad at the person who felt obliged to my purse.

I already had a sinus headache which was now compounded by the rest of the afternoon being spent on the phone trying to cancel everything in my purse. It wasn't much. Couple dollars of cash, a few gift cards, a credit card, checkbook. Nothing that someone could do much with. But the damage to me, my family and my car leaves us all feeling a little broken.

I figure the cost of me having all that taken from me is probably over $300 worth. For them, they probably walked away with $50. Is it worth it? Seriously. Find a new hobby. Save me the time.

My cute kids were quite upset by the whole thing. They couldn't understand why someone would do something like that. I tried to explain to them that all people aren't honest. Brett asked them who they thought did it and one of them replied:

"It had to be a girl because boys don't go shopping". She also declared that people shouldn't "Do that on Sunday". The other little girl just kept saying, That's not verrwy nice, over. and over.

Which, I have to agree, it wasn't.

Candy Trains

My sister-in-law taught me how to make these fun candy trains a few years ago. I have never attempted to have my kids make them but felt inclined to do something with them this year. I enjoy candy trains a little more than gingerbread houses because they are easier to do and each person can make one without a lot of help. We had the Davenport's over for their first attempt at trains and I must admit they did awesome. I wasn't the greatest teacher, but we managed. I think we will try to make this a tradition. It sure makes for a lot of candy in the house.

Black Eyed

The little one took a plunge at the doctor's office a while back. I didn't see the fall but the only thing I can think happened was that she fell from an upper level play area to a lower and whacked her cheek on a table. It immediately swelled up and after a short nap on the way home she had quite the shiner. I felt so bad for her because she cried and cried. It couldn't have felt good. After a couple of days, and talking to many people, I was convinced and not convinced that she broke it. I wasn't sure what to do. It became red and warm and her snot had turned green so I was worried she had busted up the buccal cavity in there. I took her over to a local insta-care and he didn't think it was broken but was worried it might be infected. We started her on some medication. I can't believe how many times I had to explain what had happened (maybe I should have blogged about it then so I didn't have to tell so many people! ha ha). Anyway, it has taken months for the thing to look better. Once the swelling went away, she had this huge dimple line right where I would have guessed she hit the table. It has improved but you can still feel the scar tissue in there and she continues to have dimple in her cheek. So, here are a few pictures of close to the event and know. You can see the dimple in the bottom one if you look at her right cheek. I didn't get any pictures when it was really bad! I don't know what I was thinking. I am sure the middle picture is a self portrait but I think it shows how swollen her cheek really was.

"Say Hey"

It has occurred to me that I don't have the proper documentation of this great event. My battery on my camera died after these two pictures. Good thing I had my father-in-law there for back-up. Now I need to get those pictures from him. It is something I look forward to twice a year. This girl loves to perform and loves to be the center of attention. Her dance this year was to "Say Hey" (I Love You) by Michael Franti and Spearhead. Such a fun and up beat song. Great for these little girls. I will try to get a copy uploaded for your viewing pleasure. I am trying to get caught up, little bits and pieces here and there will do.

Swim Away

I have been promising my mother an update for weeks, probably even months now. This one won't be much, but it is a start and I really do have the intention of getting caught up. After soccer was over for the fall for T-man I decided I needed to find another outlet for him to get his energy out. There were a few in the neighborhood who were on a pre-comp swim team. I was hesitant to do it because it is THREE days a week. The kid is only 7 and I didn't want to burn him out, but he wanted to try it so we gave it a shot. He loves it. The team has meets about once a month. His first meet was only a couple of weeks after we got started. I must say, he did pretty good. His strokes are improving and he loves to go with the boys from the neighborhood. It has been a good change for all of us. His first meet happened to be on his birthday so he got some new swim gear as well. The girls can't wait until they get there turn on the team. I have a feeling I have many more meets in the future!