So maybe it wasn't a whole weekend, but it was nice to get away and have some major girl time. Technically putting it, Tamra is my mother-in-law, but she is SO much more to me! I can truly say that when I hear my friends and other people complain about the "typical In-Law" relationship and how much frustration they have with one or the other... I CAN NOT RELATE! God has blessed me with two of the most influential, beautiful (yes, Pop, that means you too), God loving people in this world. Both of which have greatly influenced me and my walk with Christ. I love them with all my heart.
Anyway, I had signed up to run a 5K in Abilene on Saturday. Since I was going to make the hour drive at 6AM on my day off, I decided to just make a day of it. Tamra decided to join me and my crazy schedule. So at 6AM Tamra picked me up at the house and I left my child and husband... alone... for the whole day... in my VERY clean... organized... not a dish in the sink or dishwasher house. (Most of you can relate to my anxiety). We went straight to Red Bud Park in Abilene so that I could run my 5K, which by the way I finished in under 29 minutes, Go me! After I ran we went to Michaels so that I could get what I was hoping would be the last of the flowers to finish the arrangements for my sisters Wedding in May. Turns out, Michaels wasn't having a 50% off sale on the flowers I need and since I'm such a tight wad I didn't get any! Guess I'm just going to have to break down and make a trip to Garden Ridge... what a shame! ;) We ended up finding Baylee some really great coloring books with markers (the kid won't use crayons... she HAS to use markers) that don't write on anything but the special papers! WHEW HOO!!! She loves them!
After we left Michael's we headed to Bed Bath & Beyond to get shower presents for Olivia's Meridian Shower that is this weekend. To our dismay, they didn't have anything in the store, everything had to be ordered. I was very frustrated because I'm all about "opening presents" at a shower... not just getting a gift card. I blame this on my self-diagnosed OCD. Then we ventured to Old Navy where I scored a couple of new outfits and Tamra found a CUTE sweater cardigan type shirt. From there it was off to Bealls... yea, I had coupons. Found a REALLY cute dress that was already on sale then got an additional 25% off!
Tamra even packed us a lunch and snacks for our trip... this way we had more shopping time and MONEY!!! She is SO thoughtful, can you see why I love her so much?
After that we went to Target to check Olivia's registry there because I was bound and determined to find a gift... to my dismay, they didn't have what I wanted to get her there either. After Tamra talked me thru my emotional melt down we found some cute Spring outfits and a really cute pair of shoes for Baylee. We left there with Wal-Mart in our sights. Before we left I called Byron to check on him and Baylee. He assured me that they were both fine and that they had a lot of "activities" going on and that I could see those "activities" when I got home! At this point (after my melt down about Olivia's gift) I was freaking out... I just knew my house was destroyed. I cringed and told Byron I was not going to come home to a disaster zone... and I wasn't going to spend all day Sunday cleaning up a mess. He told me he loved me and then I ventured into Wal-Mart. Tamra had a short list and of course... mine was a mile long. So after splitting my list with her we split up and got the shopping done in record time... however, I can't say the same for the checkout line! Tamra got out pretty quickly, but with two baskets and the self checkout line I can't say that there was any record breaking time for me. Maybe record breaking time for how long it to me to check my own groceries and dirty looks I got from the other people waiting behind me. Of course, I've gone green and refuse to use the plastic bags so I had to carefully pack my shopping bags AND I used coupons... you can imagine why I got those looks. BUT if they had seen how much I saved, they wouldn't have stared for quite as long.
Moral of the story.... Make sure I'm not a Wal-Mart when you are, it could be stressful!
After Wal-Mart we ventured home. When we pulled up in the drive way Baylee came running out of the house yelling "MOMMA, MOMMA!!!!" I have never been more excited to see her. Daddy even had her dressed, very cutely in a skirt and cute shirt. I was very impressed. What was more impressive was my house. It was almost exactly like a left it, except better. Byron had let Baylee play out in the back yard and they even swept off the back porch! I really should have more faith in the both of them!
Yes, this is my life. Consistently Crazy. If it were any other way I'd loose myself. Praise God for family and faith.
A consistently crazy Christian Mother,
Ashley
6 comments:
If someone didn't know we were already related, they'd think we were sisters. I think I've found my plastic-bag saving, coupon cutting, house cleaning twin. :)
I'm glad you had a great weekend and WAY TO GO on the 5K! That's awesome, and I'm so proud of you!!! Hopefully I'll be back in the game and can join you (or take over for you!) later this year!
This blog makes me miss you!!!!!
Wow! I sometimes forget what it's like to have to go to town. My first year out of college I moved to West Texas to start my master's at Sul Ross. Anyway, I lived 40 miles from a grocery store in a town with 500 people. I totally understand gathering of things when you're "in town".
Congrats on your race. I got the registration information today for the 1/2 marathon I was telling you about. Email me at crc_chelsearose@yahoo.com and I'll forward the info to you if you're interested.
Ha! I was going to say you sound EXACTLY like Amanda! Way to go on the running.
Okay, I'm laughing so hard right now my stomach hurts!
Amanda, I'm so glad to know that there isn't anything wrong with me and maybe my OCD is genetic. However, I have to say sometimes I enjoy it! Oh, and it is only going to get worse when Baby R gets here. I imagine that about the time you are ready to bet back in the game... I'll be ready to pass the torch! Maybe we should look at it like a relay? I have one, you run, you have one I run, etc?
Anne: you have no idea how much I miss you too! Isn't it good to know that some things never change? I'm still me! (scary thought uh?)
Chelsea, somehow I just don't see you living in a small West Texas town... I'll be emailing you shortly!
Connis, who is Tyler's dad, told me that he was from Throckmorton but I didn't even make the connection about his parents' still living there. Lori (Tyler's mom) sent out a text about the grandmother dying but didn't I think about whether or not you knew them. I should have known better---after all, I know how small towns work, everyone knows everybody and all of their business:) The Seedigs are very nice people and despite all of the tragedy that Brian and I have experienced since meeting them---their love and faith have been a testament to us and anyone who knows them.
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