This morning we had a play date with Maddie, who is moving soon. I learned a lot yesterday when I talked to her mom, Amelia, for the first time ever. I casually asked Amelia if I could help with the move–and she said yes! I was honestly shocked and so instructed by her answer.
Normally if someone who I didn’t know asked me if I needed help, I would probably say “No, I’m fine,” even if I could use the help. The fact that Amelia so graciously and humbly said, “Yes! Could you please watch Maddie tomorrow?” made me rethink my own response to offers of service. I was thrilled that Amelia said yes and allowed me to help out. Babysitting was literally the easiest thing she could have asked for, but it made me feel happy and useful. I think I will always reference this exchange when people offer to help in the future.
Maddie and Mary hit it off.
Meanwhile, Clark and my mom took Soren and Ammon to Cookie Cutters to get haircuts. Ammon was in desperate need.
In the afternoon Clark and my mom took the boys to Qualtrics. Someone asked if Ammon and Soren were twins! That made me so happy.
Meanwhile, because Clark had Ammon, I got to watch the girls at ballet for the first time all year. I didn’t even know the name of their teacher until today, and they’ve been in ballet since September.
Then I brought Clarissa home and finished making corned beef and cabbage for dinner. We were a little late to the St. Patrick’s day dinner theme, but better late than never, right?
