The Recital

Pumpkin and I had such a great time last night. We decided to go out to dinner. She wanted to go the our old Arby's. She ordered a combo. She really felt like a big girl. No kids meal here. Traffic was horrible. It took us ten minutes to be able to head out of town. This year we just made it in time. We weren't able to get flowers for her friend like last year. She understood. The girls in the recital were fabulous. I'm really thinking that she is finally ready to do this. I still need to talk to her daddy about this. It was so nice to talk to so many old friends. We didn't leave until 10. You know me, I'm so shy. Ok I have one beef about the recital. All misbehaving children should be made to sit in the back or better yet, leave. The lady and 2 kids in front of us were horrible. I just kept telling myself that I was them to support the girls. And Pumkin was on the end, so she could see fine. Well, we were 6 or 7 rows back with 10 row behind us. When this lady's daughter was performing she stood so no one behind her could see. I knew then that she didn't care what her other kids were doing. I surprised myself and didn't get upset. I didn't even get upset when three kids started sliding up and down the isle. God is good. A few years ago, I would have allowed this misbehavior to ruin this night. Boy have I grown. Sorry for the tangent. After the recital we went to Sonic. Can I say yum? First we had a banana split, then mozz. stick and onion rings. Again, I'm so shy. I met a really nice lady and we had to go talked for at least 45 minutes. Pumpkin was happy to stay out so late. We didn't get home until 12am. I really hope we can do more of this. I really do enjoy being with my children. I pray this never changes.