Sometimes, the leopard-loving, soul-searching, civilization-craving girl inside of me…just wants to scream. But then the crumb-catching, tot-toting, modest mother in me hushes her up.
Usually.
But not last night.
No Mam.
It’s safe to say…I lost it a little yesterday. The kids and I have been having lots of “togetherness” lately. Which is wonderful….I LOVE staying home with my children and wouldn’t trade it for anything. But after a while……
a Mama needs a moment.
So I had another Bob Evans night.
Whenever I need to get-away….that has to be the restaurant of choice. We live in a tiny town. It’s either a bar or Bob’s. My husband prefers for me to frequent the latter.
As I walked in…an elderly lady was giving me this strange look. Almost like she was scolding me. “Weird”, I thought. But then I realized what it was. You see….my darling daughter is still drinking breast milk. And it had been a while since I pumped. (She wasn’t a real enthusiastic breast feeder…so now I pump. I feel like Kate the Cow.) I can leave the house with a normal looking chest….and by the time I’m on my way back home I look like I have implants. It’s crazy. So when I put my shirt on before I left – I was revealing nothing. But by the time I made it to Bob Evans…..I was revealing everything. Sorry lady….I’m a milk machine. I think I will put my V-neck shirts away for a while.
Other than that…the evening was blissful. U2 was playing over the speaker. I thought that was a bit peculiar for a Bob Evan’s….its more of a bluegrass kinda place….but I was happy about it. I decided that God had them play U2 just for my listening enjoyment.
I ordered a very healthy meal: grilled chicken, with garden veggies, and a baked potato. And….I ate the baked potato dry. I felt so disciplined. I even ordered water instead of sweet tea. That is almost a sin for a southern girl. But then……
Yeah. I ordered dessert. Apple pie. Not only did I order apple pie…I ordered it with ice cream and caramel sauce. Yes, I did. And after that….I ate the whole thing. And I’m here to tell you….it was worth it 🙂
After I scarfed down my dessert – I sat there and read for a while. It was so pleasant.
I went home with a rejuvenated brain, a full belly…..and VERY full boobs.
Thank you, Bob Evans. I’m sure it won’t be long until you see me again. But next time…I think I might wear a turtle neck 🙂
Don't know how i ended up on your blog – but enjoyed it! Thanks for the shift in persepctive.
I was reading your profile and thinking about Texas and thinking about one of my favorite tv shows. I know a lot of what's on this show is not what a good Christian girl should like, but i love the show Friday Night Lights. I don't really love football – but that show is really about the people, the families, the interconnectedness, hopes and dreams. Anyway, that's just where my tangent thoughts went this morning.
Oh, I loved reading this! I'm so glad that you got a little time to yourself. I can only imagine how that must be. And as far as those boobs go, you crack me up. I love your sense of humor. And I don't blame you one bit for eating the whole dessert. I've beeen doing way too much of that lately. 🙁
Hugs to you and thank you for visiting me on Heart Choices and for praying for me. You don't know how very much that means to me friend.
Love you,
Debbie
You are fabulous girlie!
Thanks for your post on my blog. Hope you continue the conversation.
Happy Weekend!
for quiet time that is….
Yes, those days….
My husband was going to be voted in by a church. We had car trouble on the way there. When we finally go there, it was about feeding time but baby seemed fine. The pastor welcomed us and asked if we needed anything. His eyes looked at me and I looked down at my wet shirt to request a quite room. Talk about getting to know someone! My Dear was voted in and that pastor has become my friend-he was obligated after our introduction!
You know, never thought of going by myself with a book…hum….
Ha ha ha! Sister, I know just where you're coming from. And you just made me laugh so hard – thanks! I needed that tonight.