Getting wet! - 2/9/10

This morning I woke up early to prepare my contribution to the breakfast buffet at the women's Bible study I attend on Tuesday mornings. I then proceeded to get ready and get my kid's stuff ready as well. I felt like I was ahead of the game by the time my oldest woke up ready for breakfast this morning. He was even well-behaved enough for me to actually get my dishes done from my baking. My youngest woke up and after feeding him, I changed his diaper and got my kids packed away in the truck. I felt so blessed that it wasn't raining by the time we got to church because unfortunately against all my planning and preparation I was still late. I was thankful though because as I pushed my kids in the stroller into church we were warm and dry.

I rushed upstairs just in time to get my baked good on the table so that at least some people could partake. I enjoyed the study this morning thoroughly. Something about when women gather together that a special bond that forms amongst the group. I am sure that men have a similar experience as well. I just know how much it encourages me and provides such insight into how I may walk closer with my Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.

I was excited to get down stairs and pick up my boys to take them home for lunch. Little did I know a unfortunate surprise was waiting for me. I saw it was wet on the sidewalk as I walked by a window downstairs but what I didn't know was how hard it was raining. Getting there late I had to park quite a ways away from the church entrance. Thankfully, my husband allowed us to get a great double stroller that has a wonderfully covered seats (www.bobgear.com) so my boys were able to keep dry. However, Mommy wasn't so lucky. I thought before I left this morning maybe I should wear a coat that would have a hood to at least keep me a little dry. I had thought I would miss the rain but as you can read I was really wrong. As I scrambled to get them into the truck I was really dripping. Part of the reason why we bought the stroller we did was because it has great flexibility by allowing you to remove the wheels to fit it in any small space you might need to fit it in. Since I drive our Honda Ridgeline around the most we don't have a real trunk. So, I have to fit it in the front (passenger) seat. Today, was not a fun day to remove all 3 wheels and fold it up putting it in the front seat. By the time all this was accomplished my shirt, my hair, and my jeans were soaking wet. It was not a fun experience let me tell you. The good news is, is that we got home safe and sound with 2/3rds of us dry. It was all worth it and I'd do it again if I had too. Although, I do hope that next Tuesday it isn't raining when we come and when we leave. Other than that it can rain. Cause I do love the rain!! What us Mom's have to do to get out of the house!!! :)

Not sure how you spent your Tuesday morning but I do hope that it was warm and dry wherever you were!! Have a great rest of your day!!!