Crazy Am I

So, after a week of being Trapped housebound because it was too wet to play outside, I struck out to McD's. (Getting out to the store where they are not allowed to run off energy does NOT count) Just me and 4 kids (under the age of 6). Crazy, no? Someone forgot to reserve the space next to the door for me. So I had to park across the parking lot. The drive through was booming by the way. How to make my way from my car, across the parking lot, through the drive through window line with 4 kids was my mission. I let Ansley and Judson out first and have them stand on the grass in front of the car. I get Sawyer out and hold him in my arms. I then get Turner out and hold him in my other arm. I have Judson and Ansley hold hands and then have Judson hold my finger and we cross the great divide. As I get into the door, Sawyer wriggles out of my arms and runs over several people making his way to the 'play place'. All the while, he's waving his arm and saying "come on". So while 3 are playing, I hold the little one and order.

While I'm filling water glasses, I notice commotion behind me. Sawyer has escaped the play place and making his way amongst the tables greeting everyone. Why? Because that's what he does. He's a people person. FINALLY, I make my way to the table with all the food and manage to get everyone fed. Then I let everyone play some more (rather ordering them to play and run off all the energy that has built up over the last 5 rainy days). I had to teach Turner how to climb the 'ramp' to the little kid slide. After all, it's just not something he's seen or done before. Then, much like his brother Sawyer, he begins to get a boost of confidence and starts 'mingling' with the other people, flashing his 4 tooth grin. Those 2 are definitely people lovers!

Now, you might be wondering how I got everyone back in the car. It was more of a problem than was getting them out. I carried two and held hands with the others out to the parking lot. Then I let Judson and Ansley get in the car as well as Sawyer. None are strapped in, just confined to the car. I strap Turner in next. Then wrangle Sawyer into his seat and strap him in. Finally, strapping in Judson and Ansley. Whew!

I met several curious people wondering about my 4 children. ALL of them were very nice. Ok, I think they all felt sorry for me but that's okay. Not a one had a bad comment. Several asked if all 4 were mine. Gotta say, I may never 'blend in' when going out but I sure won't be boring either. Too fun!

PS. NO Lori, the honeymoon is not over. This kid is awesome. Too fun. It's definitely more challenging getting out with 4 kids than 3 but it's still doable and much fun. He was actually the only one that wasn't antsy to get outside and play. He was content. The other 3 were driving me crazy because they couldn't get out and ride bikes and play. Right now, three are playing contently. #4 is wondering where I am. Still loving the honeymoon!