Day 1: Duck Pin Bowling

Today I went duck pin bowling for the first time. I know, it's nothing exciting... But, my three year old and eighteen month old still had fun with my husband and I. It was a nice change. My eighteen month old, for the sake of safety, I will call her Steph, was so into rolling the tiny bowling ball down the lane. First she would pick out her "pretty ball", then she insisted on carrying it by herself (at least she did the first few times),she would then drop it. Yes, she dropped in on the lane. The ball would then SLOWLY, oh, so, so slowly roll down to the middle of the lane where it got stuck TWICE. She also accomplished getting a ball stuck in the gutter. If you've never played duck pin bowling, then I guess I should let you know that there are bumpers used to prevent "gutter balls." Anyway, this excitement lasted for about, oh let's say around twenty minutes... Then, she wanted to go. And, my three year old, I will call her Rene, didn't want anything to do with the actual bowling. But, she was a great little cheer leader. She cheered us all on as we sent our tiny bowling balls flying, and slowly rolling, down the lanes. My husband, Mark, and I ended up rolling for both daughters, and paid seventeen bucks for four games of bowling because we rolled for the girls. This made no sense to me, but I didn't argue with the woman that took our money because the girls had politely sat through about an hour of watching Mommy and Daddy bowl. They were getting antsy, so I didn't want to waste any more of their time by arguing with a woman about duck pin bowling fees.

After our exciting bowling adventure we stopped at a grocery store for some sesame seeds, and a box of tissues with aloe. My husband has been sick for a few days with a rough cough, and runny nose. Now, the girls' noses are running. So, I don't think we'll be doing anything tomorrow that involves leaving the house... The cutest, and friendliest guy was our cashier. I always go to one of four of the same cashiers when checking out. But, my favorite cashier would have to be Travis. He's very kind hearted, and has a smile that brightens up my day. And, tonight was my lucky night, not only was Travis my cashier, but I also was standing in line with the nicest boy... There's this boy that I've seen around town. I'm not sure how old he is, possibly in his early twenties, or late teens. He's a special needs person. So, of course, me being me, my heart melts every time I see him! Just seeing him makes my day nice. But, tonight he told me I was pretty!.. So, my conversation him was extra special tonight. So, I was standing in one of my favorite grocery stores surrounded by cute, friendly men (including Mark, of course), and my family, after a good game of duck pin bowling! That moment was almost as perfect as rocking my tuckered out baby Stephie to sleep tonight after a great day that was well lived.