The Truth

It seems as though a lot of the blogs I frequent are expressing how blogs often only paint one side of the story...the happy, picturesque side, if you will. It's great to read about how wonderful everything and everyone is, but it can leave the reader feeling like she's the only one struggling to get through the day. I admit, I usually only blog when we have something fun and exciting to share. But today, I'm going to tell the WHOLE truth.

I did NOT want to get up this morning and tend to the cries of, "Mama...Mama..."
I had NO patience with Boo as he whined for milk as I was pouring it into his cup. I raised my voice and said, "STOP CRYING!!" How's that for effective?...not!

I was grumpy that it was super cold (for south texas, anyway) and we had no plans for the day. B-man suggested we go to the mall and just walk around. I secretly grumbled that I didn't even want to battle getting the little guy dressed.

We did in fact venture to the mall. It was turning out to be a nice morning. Boo just loved walking around and was all willing to hold my hand. We got him a tractor calendar for his room. He just LOVES tractors. And he was just the cutest thing walking around the mall.

Until we went into Pottery Barn Kids...
I wasn't even planning on going in, but the sign on the window said the store was CLOSING for good next Saturday and the nearest store would be in Austin. Now, I don't usually buy things from PBK simply b/c they're too expensive. But, I do LOVE the styles and products. And for some reason that line about the nearest store being in Austin just got to me. I don't know why...like I said, I don't usually buy things from there. But, in we went. Boo was doing GREAT, holding my hand and following me as we looked around. Then, a really nice looking lady pointed out the on display rocking horse to Boo. "Don't you wanna ride that?" she exclaimed. All I could think was, "thanks a lot lady! He hadn't even noticed that horse and I don't really want to stand here all day trying to think of a way to get him off of the horse without making a scene."
So of course, Boo took off towards the horse and was having a grand ole time. But, eventually it was time to go. He was none too happy with me for physically removing him from the horse. He laid out on the floor, whining, while I was trying to check out. The store was filled with sale crazed Moms with strollers, so Boo laying in the middle of the only open ground was not going over so well. I couldn't get out of there fast enough!

Well, in the whole mix of it all, I lost his hat. His super cute winter hat. I know we had it before we went in PBK. I took it off of his head right before we went in b/c he was getting hot from all of the walking. But, on our way to the car, I noticed it was GONE. We back tracked all over the mall and couldn't find it. I kept thinking, "do I dare return to the PBK to see if it's there?" I had to. I just loved the hat. So, we went back. Boo nearly had another meltdown and the hat was nowhere to be found.

And for some reason, I'm so mad about this hat!! And, the truth is, I'm mad at Boo because surely it's his fault that I lost it, right?! I keep thinking, "if he hadn't shown himself in PBK, I wouldn't have lost it." Who's thinking like an adult now? Ha! I know this sounds ridiculous and it actually IS ridiculous, but hey...just being honest!

Hold on y'all , it gets better...
So, across the mall we trek to The Children's Place to get a replacement...nope...they're out. On the way home, I take a detour and actually stop by ANOTHER Children's Place (that's right folks, I'm a nut), and they're out too. Seriously...all of this over a stinkin winter hat that he won't even need tomorrow b/c it is only cold 2 days out of the year here?

Now, we're home now and for some reason I'm still upset about this hat. And to top it off, Boo has had a horrible attitude since we got home. Hmmm...wonder where he got that from?

There is good news though. We did make up before his naptime. We read stories and gave kisses and said our "I love you's".

Now, doesn't it make you all feel better to know that it's not always Hawaiian sunsets around here?? :)

Here's hoping for a better afternoon!