is what Will says when he eats (well just about anything) popsicles. Of course today wasn't what I would call a popsicle day - it was around 71 degrees all day (cold front I guess)!
We have been kind of boring lately. Just counting down the days until moving day! We can't wait! Things with the house are coming along and we are so ready to be settled in one place!!!! Of course we lived in Jackson for 5 years, but I guess we never felt settled because we knew we would be moving eventually. Then of course being in Ohio for 1 year...I feel like we just moved here! Speaking of Ohio - here are a few reasons why I am glad to be moving back down south:
1 - I will be able to talk to a stranger, order a meal, or pretty much converse with anyone without them saying, " You aren't from around here are you?" or "I am detecting an accent..."
2 - I will not be the only person in the state that dresses their child in smocked jon-jons and I will be able to take Will out in a smocked jon-jon without someone saying, "How old is she?" or "She is so cute." I know that maybe it's a little froo-froo, but they are only little for a short time...
3 - Every restaurant will serve sweet tea.
4 - I won't have to deal with another FREEZING and DEPRESSING winter.
5 - This one is for Michael it about drove him crazy during football season - didn't bother me so much....The Ohio State Buckeyes! Go Vols!
In all seriousness there are lots of things I will miss about Ohio. I will probably miss more things here than not - it really is a great place. So I hope I didn't offend any northerners or midwesterners (I don't know?).
The other night in Target Michael, Will and I were getting a few things. Michael had Will in the cart and I went to the aisle across from the aisle (across the walkway aisle you know what I mean). Anyway, these annoying women probably my age or a little older walked over and were looking at the water toys along with me. Will squealed out a couple of times - nothing wild and crazy (and I am not one of those moms who think their child can do no wrong - seriously it wasn't bad or even that loud). So at this point the three women are at the end of the aisle closest to Michael and Will and one turns around and puts her back to Michael and Will and says, "Don't you hate it when people bring their kids out past their bedtimes (it was 8 and will goes to bed around 8:30, it wasn't late) and expect them to be good in the cart, blah, blah, blah." Immediately my blood started boiling (and those of you who know me know I hate confrontation and am rather passive unless something makes me really mad! Remember that time I went off on that old roomate DeeDee? Hahaha!). I couldn't let her get away with talking about my baby like that! So I walked up between all three of them and got in the girl's face and said, "Actually his bedtime is 8:30, thanks." She turned every shade of red and said "Oh I didn't mean him, I was talking about like kids at Walmart out really late..." (What does Walmart have to do with it? ANYWAY...). It felt kind of good. I guess it was just maternal instinct to defend your child you know. I don't know, it just made me mad. Just thought I would share. :)
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That would've fired me up, too! I think we're more willing to be confrontational when it comes to our kids.
Okay... I'm glad that you said something to those women! My blood's boiling a little bit for you too! I loved #2 on your list- Will in the smocking!
Oh...remind me to tell you the story of me at HH Dimplins in downtown Franklin! Whew...we all have our "Mommy Moments"! Way to go! My question is...what did Michael say? Ward would have taken off running! Kelly
i bet you were taller than all 3 women too? don't you love that? hee hee good for you. i put people in their places all the time cuz i don't care. it's fun watching people turn red. now we know what mama not to mess with!
hahaha!!!! I LOVE it!!!!!!!!! I can not STAND how people think they know what is right for your child and they don't even have a clue what's going on! I am SO glad you said something! And loved your "Midwestern List" !!! So funny! I do wish we had Sweet Tea everywhere!
Cutest picture of Will! Your list was cute - you guys SO deserve to be settled!! Not long now... Michael called us right after the Target incident - hilarious. I think he was surprised, laughing and proud of you all at the same time. I think it is endearing that your momma bear claws come out to defend your child - I get defensive with mine, too. However, it is especially funny coming from laid back you!
Hey there! I don't usually leave a comment...but this time I find myself with no choice....Good job, Courtney. Been there...done that...proud of you!
Love, Melody
Way to go! It makes me get worked up just reading about it. Good luck with the move.
You go girl! I am very non-confrontational like you, but that had to feel good!
You go girl!!! That is so out of character for you. I love it! Good luck with the move!
Way to tell her Courtney!!!!! It is crazy how strong our emotions can be when it comes to defending our children, even in the aisles of Target!!!!!!
You are too funny, that sounds like something I would do!! I'm glad you guys will be closer to family soon!!
Great post! The nerve of those women! Way to go! I feel your pain on the smocking comment- everyone always comments on how cute my "little girl" is AND I am in the South... you are right, they are only little for a short time! Glad you are coming back to the South!:)
Are you moving here? I can't believe it. Feels like you just moved there!!!
You go girl! I think you handled it well:) Maybe she learned a lesson or two. I bet Michael was proud...
So funny... Obviously those were not women with children. And if they ever have children, they'll eat their words :) I've learned to NEVER judge other peoples children, or mine will do worse! As far as your list goes, I would love it if I could see Buckeye fans all of the time :) And, I was so surprised when I moved to Nashville and saw little boys in smocked outfits. Clearly, I was not exposed to that in my childhood in central Ohio :) I'm glad that you're getting ready to move to a place that will be home. It's always nice to be settled :)
OMG I love it- That is so something that I would do!!
you can't let that slide...you HAD to say something! so glad you did....
you should have said "you must be from around here"
several great reasons to move back south! which city/state will be lucky enough to get you?
i'm glad you talked to the girl at target...i would have too.
ha ha ha! Once my kids were being kids in a store and I had a security guard stalk me. As if! I wish I had had enough courage to say something to him.
Go Girl! I love it!!!!
haha! I love that! And 8:30 is definately NOT late...and nice try trying to say she was talking about Walmart...what?! Did that make any sense at all? haha.
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