Star Struck

So, today (April 29th) is our anniversary. Derek and I have been married for 14 years. We decided to take the family to Logan's for a family anniversary dinner. We headed over to Target afterwards to pick up a few items. (It's Teacher Appreciation Week at school...not that you care) Anyway, we pick up our items, get in line, and there's a family in front of us. (a mom and two daughters) I look at the back of this teenage girl and think (no need for a picture, you won't need it) "She is shaped just like Miley Cyrus". I look down at Stephen (my 2nd grader who never speaks of girls) and he is blushing. I then realize that it is Miley Cyrus with a chaperone (not her mother) and her younger sister Noah. Noah is now in 2nd grade at Heritage (Stephen's school), so now I'm debating, "Is Stephen blushing because of Miley or Noah?" That's a post for another day I suppose.

It appears that Miley is having trouble using her debit/credit card, because she's ran it through several times and now we have a manager over trying to get it to work. Our items are already by the register, so there's no changing lanes. Then Matthew realizes that Hannah Montana is in line in front of us and he whispers something to Stephen. (I had already whispered to Derek....terrible I know) I just couldn't leave without letting Elizabeth know as well. So I bent down and whispered in her ear "Hannah Montana is in line in front of us. Don't scream or say anything" She obeyed for possibly the first time in her life!!!!!

They never got Miley's card to work. The adult with her used her card and said "Look mine works and I'm not even on the cover of People magazine" Miley is on the cover of People magazine for "the richest kids alive" or something like that. Then Derek says "Did you pick up a copy of that People magazine?" Miley said something back, but of course I don't remember what it was because I was too star struck. (How pathetic is that! I'm 35 years old!)

So then, we check out and talk to the cashier about how pathetic it is that we're all so star struck. I mean the poor girl (no pun intended) has to shop somewhere. So as we're leaving the store, I see them walking across the parking lot and there's one guy videotaping and the other taking pictures (obviously paparazzi). It made me very sad for her family. They really can't live a normal life at all. They kept snapping shots and getting closer until the Cyrus family got in the car. They then jumped into their car to follow them I'm sure.

As we're driving home, I say to Derek "Maybe I should've grabbed one of those People magazines and had her sign it. I even had a Sharpie in my purse." Silence. "I didn't want to bother her. She's entitled to live as normal a life as possible. I was trying to be gracious. I wish I would've had a TSC card, I would've invited her to church." (shame on me that I didn't have one in my purse)

We pull into the driveway and I'm still debating. Should I have asked for an autograph? What was the right thing to do? Stephen says "You did the right thing. She's a person just like the rest of us."

Mom is proud of her 2nd grader and glad that I didn't make a fool of myself in front of my children and husband. I must say though that I'll probably never forget my 14th anniversary.

To my blog reading friends, what is proper Christian etiquette when you see a celebrity?

Sweet Southern Sisters

Our church had a women's event on Thursday evening and at the end of the program they had several brides come out to meet the groom (Jesus). Elizabeth and her best friend MC were flower girls and they were so sweet. MC kept Elizabeth in line telling her where to look, when to kneel, etc. We are thankful that Elizabeth has made such a sweet friend. God is good!

Lots of Fun

We went to the Great Wolf Lodge in February and had a great time. It is a hotel with a huge indoor water park. If you have children, it is a must. They are located all over the country, but we visited the one in Cincinnati.

http://www.greatwolflodge.com/

Matthew's Latest Question

Why is the future stronger (or more powerful) than love?

What is that all about? We pressed him for more information and he said it was in a book that the librarian read at school. Exactly what are they reading to the kindergartners at Heritage Elementary. I really had no answer, so I told him to ask the librarian what it meant and to ask what book it was that she was reading to them. We'll see if anything comes of it.

If anyone has an answer let me know. I thought that love conquered all, so I'm assuming that includes the future!

Should I go to prison?

If you're looking for a post about the kids, today's not the day. Here's the dilemma: should I go to prison or not?

It's really not prison. Our church is starting a weight loss group called Prism Weight Loss. What is it? It's a count your calories, give up all the "good Southern food" diet with a spiritual emphasis. :-) No sweet tea, no corn bread, no desserts, no yeast rolls. No Angel's cafe. (a meat and three that is yummy) Therefore, we've nicknamed it "prison". Terrible I know. Our pastor's wife, said "come on, go to prison with me". Do I want to, I'm still debating. The possibility of a size 4 again would be a great reward, but at what cost. Another friend of mine said "This is not real life". But sometimes it takes a little prison to get you on the right track. Maybe this would jump start my metabolism or maybe life will never be a size 4 again.

Along the same line, I tried on my wedding dress the other day. Our church is doing something where they need several women to wear their wedding dresses. Let me just say, it didn't even come close to getting zipped. Derek tried to get it zipped and very compassionately said "it's not going to work". I guess he felt bad. He can relate. He said there's no way he would fit in his tux from 14 yrs. ago either.

I emailed a friend and told her "It doesn't fit. How depressing. I need a piece of chocolate cake to cry in". That right there my friends is the problem. The chocolate cake and the cornbread and the sweet tea and the strawberry cake (yum!).

So, I'm off to an informational meeting tonight. After that, I'll make a decision about whether or not to go to prison! :-)