Appreciation

Darren started school tonight. Yes, that makes for a really long day. The great thing for me, he gets home about 8:30, so we do get to spend some time together. So, mom of the year over here, I swung thought Jack n the Box for breakfast, Taco Bell for lunch and finished it off with Little Caesars for dinner. Hey if your gonna be bad, be bad all the way. While at Little Caesars, the kids were super well behaved. Yes, I did take them all inside, even though it would be easier to leave them in the car, the law is the law. Gathering everything, handing Lily the 2 liter bottle of orange soda, Mike a crazy bread, Liam a crazy bread and me about to grab the pizzas, a lady that had gotten her pizza 3 people ahead of me came running back in and grabbed my pizzas (before you think "What the heck!") and said "I am going to help you with these. Even the kids were shocked, Mike saying "hey, those are mine!" and Lily with the panicked look. She then told my kids "I am going to help your mommy with your pizzas, sometimes mommy's need help and don't ask for it." I was torn, cry on the spot at this ladys kindness or smile and hurry before she changes her mind. I chose the latter of course. I decided in my car on the way home, I needed to give more than a mere "Thank You". She doesn't know me, and we will most likely never meet again, she doesn't read my blog (many people don't) but I wanted to express my gratitude, my appreciation for her simple kindness. It made my reasonably long day feel a lot lighter. 

I thank you...