Costco

I was at costco today and some interesting things happened. First of all I have to let you all know how much I love costco. I think it is one of my favorite stores. I buy everything there. Books, clothes, food, and toiletries. I just love that I can go and my kids get snacks and it is reasonably priced. Today their were only 3 samples. How odd. And I think the Christmas spirit has left people. I was getting cut off and people were in a big hurry I guess. But the samples were good and the ladies were friendly. We paid and went to get in line for lunch. Not something I had planned but it was late and I new Riley would fall asleep on the way home. I noticed there were more than normal amounts of soldiers their today but I do know that some Salem National Guard soldiers are getting ready to deploy. So that was why. But it sure made me miss my husband. Remembering back to just 4 short months ago when he left. I love you honey.
So, we get our food and go to sit down and there is a lady there. She has at least three kids. She has the one move so I can get by and we sit in our spot. Not next to them but down a ways. However, we were blessed :( to be close enough to hear her yell, humiliate her child and herself and call the child stupid. Now I am sorry. But is that really necessary? Now I know we all have our moments of pure frustration but seriously. I mean to say that the child (whom I never heard or saw do anything) needs to have her mother tell her what a brat she is. How life is easier with out her and how dumb and stupid she is. I was dying inside for the poor little thing. There were others sitting around that could also hear it. And as the mother says look everyone is looking at you because you are such a brat and being so bad. I wanted and still wish I would have leaned over and said actually we are all looking at you and the fool you are for talking to your kid like that. But of course me being me just couldn't do it. I just pray some one wonderful and kind comes into that childs life and shows her Jesus.

Lot of thoughts

I know this is a similar title as the recent ones but I have such a hard time coming up with titles. I have been reading "Marley and Me". Very funny book I am really enjoying it. But it has gotten me thinking more and more about this dog that we are going to get when daddy comes home. I am scared. I am not a big dog person. Little dogs are okay but I don't want that yappy snippy thing. However, I also don't really look forward to the poop and smell and all that dogs bring. Our Cat is either really smart or dumb I can't decide. He fetches and doesn't get to upset at the kids when they play rough. At least if he does he strikes and then moves on. And by that I don't mean run and hides. He just moves past the problem. Typical male right? I love how men handle problems. Anyway, Sisco has been a perfect fit for our family. I don't mind cleaning out the litter box. At least I know where he has gone and all that. Again with a dog we can't just play outside and have no worries. The fish are doing excellent. I was struggling to keep it clean and then we got two little alge eaters and wow. They are some serious eaters. So, again just nervous about the dog thing.
I have a question to throw out there. Is it ever too much to push your religion. Especially if the people are already believers? Just curious.
Oh and just a couple more random thoughts. I was giggling last night at my husband. We were talking about the crazy weather and he said that when he got out of the shower his flip flop froze to the ground and he had to kick it loose. Now isn't that funny when you think of Iraq. I thought it was very funny. I guess at night it has even gotten into the single digits. Also, the other morning Brayden and I were watching the news and we have gone from snow to rain and there is some flooding north of us and we were watching the landslides and whatnot and Brayden said, "Mom, I am so glad dad is safe in Iraq. Otherwise he might have to try and drive in that up to the Army unit." Isn't that just the sweetest.
Well, I am off to read my book.