What a Packed Day

Wow, yesterday we had a full day. Lee was off so we decided to go to Panama City and visit Toys R Us and the mall. Mackenzie is in desperate need of winter clothes so that was the main motivation. I was very disappointed with Toys R Us. They did not have the great clearance deals as other TRU stores. I found the items but they weren't marked as low. It was very sad. I was hoping to luck out like others. We met Ben at TGI Friday's and ate lunch. It was nice seeing Ben and we'll see him later this week too for Thanksgiving. We headed out to the mall and were there forever it seemed. We got Mackenzie a beautiful dress that she can wear to see Beauty and the Beast w/ grandmama and I got her another beautiful dress. She got some tops as well as gloves and a hat to match her new sweater. Oh yeah, she got the matching purse too. I'm telling you Lee is a sucker for her. This was all picked out while Jackson was trying on clothes. I got him 2 pair of jeans and 2 pair of pants from The Children's Place along w/ a sweater and 2 tops. Oh... we also got him the cutest pair of overalls. I found a pair of jeans at Dillards (I think) that fit so well. I took a chance got a smaller size than I use to normally wear and they fit. Yup, it was semi exciting. Now my problem is my bras don't fit. I lost at least a cup size and it's all padding. There is a huge loss of wear my boobs were. Actually (and yes, I did just look down my shirt to confirm this) my right one is smaller than the left. It may have gone down 2 cups. Hopefully I can find time to run out and buy some bras before we leave for Birmingham.

The best time we had last night was at the arcade. I bought Jackson a Little Tykes skeeball thingy last year and just opened it about a month ago. He and Mackenzie love it. So I promised Mackenzie when we got ready to leave the mall we could go play skeeball. We had a blast. She loved it and was really good. Jackson even started playing. He couldn't get any points but he'd get the ball up there. He'd go crazy clapping his hands and was so excited everytime it went up. I have to admit I played skeeball too. I could've played for hours. We collected all of the tickets and gave them to Mackenzie to cash them in. She picked out one of those accordian type fans. Of course before we got home it ripped slightly and then once we were home Jackson finished it off. Mackenzie was crying hysterically because of it and I couldn't help but laugh because this is what always happens to things from the arcades. Right as she was crying Jackson stepped on it and really broke it in two. Mackenzie finally saw the humor and we were all laughing.

I'm very excited about leaving for Birmingham on Wednesday. I'm also thrilled that Lee is coming with us. I think it's going to be great. I can't wait to show off the kids. I also can't wait for Mackenzie to finally meet her cousin Jonathan who she has seriously talked about since he was born and told people about but she hasn't even met him. I am officially turning into my mom. Growing up she would always want us to dress up so nicely to Thanksgiving. It didn't matter if all of my other cousins had on sweatshirts and jeans, oh no, we had to look perfect. It also didn't matter if year after year I got my clothes filthy or even ripped my jeans playing football, I always looked nice for the first 5 minutes. Well, I've already been planning what everyone is wearing. I want to make sure everyone is all "pretty". It's sick, really. I know Mackenzie is rough and will be out there playing and getting dirty but it doesn't matter. I want her to look darling even if it's only for a moment.

I'm also ready for Black Friday. I hope Elizabeth doesn't want to go to the mall first. ***side note, Elizabeth call me when you read this, I want to talk to you about Black Friday*** There isn't too much in the mall that is thrilling. I want to go to either Circuit City or Best Buy and get the good electronic deals and resell them and make some money honey. Lee is trying to bribe Ben to go w/ him. He offered to split our profits 50/50 and we'll even front the money if only Ben will keep him company. I hope he will. :-) Okay, I'm going to finish my busy day at work.