Kids must think that life just isn't fair! Late Saturday night the upstairs and the downstairs tenants decided to make a run to the new Iceberg in Herriman. So we returned with yummy shakes and the best onion rings. As we gathered around the table enjoying our late night treat and enjoying the peace and quiet of sleeping children, a child woke up and caught us! We all sat their silently, looking around at our somewhat rebellious behavior, wondering how it might look to him. Conner was struck with a little "That's not fair!" in his eyes, but he didn't say anything. He just walked past us as we were struck with almost embarrassment. We felt so bad having him have to watch us enjoying life so much, and knowing that he couldn't change his lot. He had to go back to bed. He didn't say anything. Shandra and I said, "Conner, we will save some for you tomorrow!" We new it was an empty promise, but we felt it needed to be said. He lingered at the top of the stairs as we talked and laughed.
Watching him watch us from up above, down on our little party, I had to snap a picture to document my childhood memories of the unfair lifestyles between parents and kids. I have SO many clear memories of the "kid table" and the "adult table." The "munchie runs" to the store for just the Uncles and Aunts...and not the kids. I can't forget the kid cereal and the dad cereal, the kid popcicles and dad popcicles! There were so many, I can't list them all!
For those of you who know my personality you wouldn't be surprised that by my very young age of 4 or 5 I'd hold such feelings, that "Life is unfair for kids and parents can do so much more!" But let me tell you, I still am enjoying the fact that as a mom I can eat sugar cereal anytime I want!
Anyways, this was a fun moment for me to remember how it feels to be a kid. I hope that I have learned to include the kids on some of our super fun adult parties. The second best part of the night was we introduced "Ticket to Ride-Europe" to Todd. It was a fun competitive game (for us all but Todd) to try and win, Shan came out the winner - but Jared's streak of the "longest train ever!" has continued about 8 times now! I lost so bad I couldn't even be upset. Either way, it made for a great relaxing night!
7 comments:
you dont like losing do you? we need to play that game with brian, and change the rules halfway through the game... by the way i am going to temecula this weekend to introduce my cohort to delicious oscars breadsticks!
You make me laugh! I love reading your blog. And you said you don't have any fun with your sister?!
That is soooo funny! Whitney and I used to sneak out to the entry way and hide behind the partition to watch the late night shows mom and dad were watching!! We never got caught!!
DIANA!!! I AM SO EXCITED TO COME SEE YOU ALL. I CAN'T BELIEVE WE ALL HAVE KIDS!!! THIS IS GOING TO BE SO FUN!!!!!!!!
WE'LL BE THERE SUNDAY AFTERNOON!!
That's hilariuos! Jeremy and I have been caught before too with Chili's. We tried to hide it when Mallory got out of bed, but she still knew and said "Hey, I smell Chili's!" We gave her a fry and sent her back to bed.:)
I'm so glad you commented on my blog because for some reason my link to your blog was wrong! I've found you again and I'm glad! The older the kids get the harder it is to hide the treats from them. I remember Jim and I hiding in our garage in CA just to drink some gatorade! Your family is adorable! Cherilyn
Ha, Ha!!! I hope you also remembered that it was your DAD that owned the sweetened cereal, special popsicles, treats, etc. I'm sure I always shared with you girlies. Love, Mom
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