That Was An Experience!

I had a great day with my kiddos yesterday.  I picked up Marisah and Harrison from school with balloons in hand.  Luckily the rain cleared up for a little bit!  After picking the kids up from school, Tara wanted me to distract them for an hour or so, so I ended up taking them to the dollar store and they were each able to pick out 3 things.  Talk about big decisions.  It took an hour for them to make up their minds and even once we got in the car, Harrison was already second guessing his decision.  I told him all decisions are final!  He ended up being satisfied with everything.


After we got back to the house we ordered some fried chicken for dinner (Rissy's favorite) and hung out for a big.  I was also able to chat with Joseph and Hailee for a bit and see what was going on in their lives.  After dinner and cake, Joseph wanted a ride to Quick Chek and Hailee tagged along.  On the way there, they asked if I would take them to an empty parking lot where they could learn how to drive.  I reluctantly agreed.  Hailee was up first and she was a little apprehensive with the gas pedal, which was fine with me.  She was super aware of everything around and managed to park in a parking spot all on her own.  Joseph on the other hand was a little out of control.  I feel like he felt it was one of his video games.  He was heavy on the gas and was turning way too fast and way too hard.  No matter how many times I told him to lightly touch the gas, it didn't work.  And then after pushing the gas down hard, he would then slam on the brakes.  I about had a panic attack.  When he went up on the curb, that was the final straw.  I thought he had bent my rim but I went to STS today and they said it was just the hubcap and they were able to fix it!  I can't imagine what parents go through trying to teach their kids to drive.  I would say Joseph is a little too immature to get his license, but Hailee would be okay.

He needs a haircut!

They weren't actually driving while I
took the picture.  Safety first!

After all was said and done it was getting late and I was exhausted.  I tried to get in my car 3 times but each time Harrison would stand on the porch yelling for me to come back.  He wanted to know if he could come live with me.  Then all four kids came out and were fighting over who got the last kiss goodbye.  Joseph and Hailee were on each cheek, Rissy was kissing my lips and Harrison was fighting to get a spot.  Joseph and Hailee ended up giving up and then it was between Rissy and Harry.  I kept telling them to get inside because it was late and even after all the hugs and kisses they were still throwing me air hugs and kisses!  It is hard to be so loved!



By the way, as Rissy was doing her jumping kisses last night, she is almost tall enough to kiss me without the jumping.  Why do they keep growing????

Make a wish!!