We braved the Monday night rain to see the lights at the Temple. The kids loved being able to use umbrellas (and fought over who got to hold them and poke eyes out) and it wasn't too crowded. We saw the nativity displays and Heather made random new friends including a brand new missionary from the MTC who said he had heard his mission was going to be dry and hot, but he had yet to see it that way . . .
We also saw Mark Mabry at the Mesa Arts Center and got our Reflections of Christ book signed. Toby actually really enjoyed the production movie they had showing and TJ and Heather just liked teasing each other.
When we got home, TJ realized his pants had been on backwards the whole time . . . I guess he saves time with his skinny body by not zipping/snapping jeans and just pulls them on and off!?!
Oh, and mommy and baby had a nice, peaceful, relaxing evening at home - since Susan's job has quadrupled with the kids out of school!
So maybe it wasn't such a good idea to point out the big white school bus in the middle of the field as soon as we sat down. Once the lights went red and the noise started for the introductions, Toby kinda lost it. I thought it was the 2 yr old being dragged up the aisle who was screaming "I don't wanna be here" or maybe TJ going into his famous fetal position (he can still get his knees all the way up to his chin) and plugging his ears that allowed Toby to decide he wanted to go home and SCREAM for his MOMMY! I tried to pacify him with food, ear plugs, or even a bribe of a toy - but he was hysterical and each time a truck revved he screamed louder. So we left. $70 total in parking, water, tickets, and ear plugs and I didn't see a single monster truck race. Once home he told Susan the reason - he didn't want to see the school bus get crashed . . . we'll see if he gets on his school bus tomorrow morning ;)
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