Apr. 15, 2007 - Victory and Defeat
I felt so strong when I came into work tonight. I really had wanted a Dr. Pepper (both my friend in life and my nemisis) and had even asked my husband if he had a dollar hiding anywhere. He knew what I wanted without me having to say anything more and vanished for a moment. When he returned from his batcave, he hung up his cape and extended his gloved hand to re-affirm that he always comes through for his wife in distress. I thanked him and was on my way with only minutes to spare. I had a vision. I had a plan.
Our cultasac has just been pushed through to another road, but there are still cones up to deter people from taking the shortcut out of our neighborhood. My husband and I have spent the better part of the week mumbling to ourselves about the inconsiderate people who have been taking out the cones while speeding through the barricade anyway. We keep returning them to their place. Tonight in my moment of weakness I took the shortcut too. It was okay though, because I felt guilty and called my husband to confess. And really, the cones were already spread apart, anyway, right?
When this act of humility did not ease my guilt, I was stunned and had to reconsider the source. It was then that I heard the voice. At first I did not understand what it was saying (because I did not want to), but then I heard clearly.
Why, it was my unborn baby:
"Mommy!?"
"Uh ...Yes son?"
"Mommy, we HAD Dr. Pepper for BREAKFAST!"
Oh, the horror! What a poor mommy am I? At that moment I searched for my water bottle and sped past the Arco station where they keep the best vintage of fountain Dr. Pepper. I was determined to have to go to the bathroom all night if it meant getting my son what he really needed.
I felt so empowered!
When I got into work though, baby told me that he was also hungry .
I looked around for the bag of almonds that had been stashed in the office.
"Hmm.." I prayed, "Lord, let there be almonds."
I opened the door to where I had last seen them. Maybe I was not specific enough?
"I said almonds, God, NOT AN ALMOND SNICKERS BAR!"
Arggggg!
Victory can be so short lived.
Comments
Apr. 16, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by mycrazylife
I'm sorry, but all health issues aside...that Almond Snickers Bar sounds mighty good right now!
Blessings,
Hallie
Apr. 16, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by debbiecorley
I can relate, friend, I'm a pepper, too! I'm proud of you for choosing the water!
Apr. 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by ApplesofGold
LOL. I love those things, too! The thiings we do or don't do for our precious children. It sure is a struggle sometimes to deny myself.
So, should I ask if you ate the candy bar? You don't have to answer that! I would have! And then all the next day I'd have drank water and eaten salads & sunflower seeds. LOL Holly
Apr. 17, 2007 - almonds would have tempted me
Posted by onfire
but not the Pepper (wouldn't you like to be a Pepper too was always answered with "no" for me).
My husband likes to think that the apple in the garden of Eden was really a potato. You know ... pomme de terre in French ... apple of the earth?
Kristina
Apr. 20, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by PumpkinsMomma
LOL!!!! I hope you are doing well today.
marie
