So I finally convinced myself to bundle up the kids and myself and brave a walk this morning. Poor Theodore hadn't been out in a few days (well, none of us had...but I think he cares more). Went to pick up a pound of coffee down the street. Luke's had Kicking Horse on sale for $9 something. Then I decided to keep up the fresh air and walk down the Avenue to see about window shopping and perhaps sit for a coffee with the kids. We barreled down towards the yarn shop...but our group wasn't too quiet at that moment so we barreled on. Got to Starbucks...the one thats open late...and I discovered MUCH smaller than the one only a couple blocks away. It was swarming. No smiles. Decorations everywhere. Middle aged business men in shiny pointed shoes glaring at me as if to dare me to sit near them with my two vocal kids. I ordered a Ginger Snap Latte and a rice krispie square for Theodore. Birthday money dwindling. Shiny man dove into the last table. Latte ready...and still no krispie square..."oh right"...Theodore gets his square...I jam the stroller into the door twice before getting me and my squawkers out. Managed to hang onto all purchased goods. Not a smile or friendly face in the bunch. I tried. I did. Why don't you all go home and try popcorn and a candle lit fort! Decided to bench it outside and discover my latte might qualify as warm...shiny man staring from the window...wind gusts bothering Theodore. Decided to walk home. Dead rabbit in a tipped over box on the corner of the Junior High. Boys eating hot dog buns. Theodore yelling "moh peese me-me". Mitt handled krispie snack is over. Home. Cabbage rolls. Baby hugs and snuggles. Both in bed and I have a bath. Ice pellets now on the windows. Can't wait to put the balcony lights on tonight.
Stay warm everyone...it sure is cold sometimes.
L
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