JOY!

Saturday night, the boys were spending the night with friends, so Bryon and I had special time with our girl. We decided to go all out and head to HEB for an evening outing. As we made our way through the check out line, the checker asked Mary Beth if she would like a Buddy Buck. A Buddy Buck used to be what the kids lived for at HEB! Basically, it is a paper that you feed through a machine that spouts out an egg with a sticker in it. Eventually, kids learn that the whole process is a total crock, and never again ask for a Buddy Buck. Well, Mary Beth decided to go to the machine, and wouldn't you know? She was an "Instant Winner"! So, not only did she get to keep a plastic egg, she got to turn in a little paper at the front and get a LARGE PLASTIC HEB PLACE MAT!!!

"Mommy! Daddy! I'm an INSTANT WINNER!! This the the LUCKIEST DAY OF MY LIFE!"

Bryon and I laughed, but then I wanted to freeze time. Her response..such unadulterated joy, was so sweet. How much longer with Mary Beth squeal with delight and such an insignificant gift? Not long enough. It is a reminder to me of how Jesus wanted the children to come to him. A wonderful lesson on a beautiful Saturday night.