The thing is, I do believe it.

I had a really good productive morning today. It's been way too long since we've been to the library, so because of that (and the fact that I had three books being held for me) we went this morning. Story time day is Tuesday so we just picked out some stories and read a few there together. As much as I like going to story time, I really like going on different days because we don't have to deal with anybody else in the kid section. It's definitely more relaxing!

After the library we ran to see some friends who are moving back to Utah tomorrow (and to drop off toys that we still had in our car since our road trip to Utah) followed by a quick trip to the bank, then to the fabric store (where Andy ended up tipping over the cart - with Lilia buckled inside it, don't worry, she's okay), and then a totally unplanned trip to pick up a big calendar to use with the kids because they were doing so well and I thought, "Why not?"

I was quite pleased with how the morning went. For some time now I've been describing myself as "quite mobile" with the kids. We do all sorts of stuff. This morning was great.

When we got home I unloaded the kids and started on library books. I went to the back of the car to get the books I had put in the stroller bag when leaving the library. But the stroller wasn't there. I immediately realized I had left it in the parking lot of the library right next to where I had parked the van. I wasn't so much worried about not having the stroller, but I really didn't want to have to pay to replace the books (especially because I would have hated to pay for the books and not have been able to keep them - when they're books I really like). I hurried to get the kids in the van - the boys were great and ran right away to get in - in their socked feet and went on my way. Praying the whole time that I would find it in the parking lot. I didn't want to have to go inside to see if someone had turned it in because that would mean I'd have to leave the kids in the car when it's way too hot outside or bring them all in again. Without shoes.

Thankfully, as I turned into the parking lot I saw small black wheels from underneath a car. Someone had at least moved it out of the parking spot itself. I was so grateful - and made sure to pray that, too.

I know there are some who don't believe in pregnancy dementia, but I think I will always be a firm believer. I'm just so grateful I didn't leave Lilia buckled in! Although I'm sure I would have noticed much more quickly that I had forgotten something. I'll keep believing that, anyway.

Looking back on it, it's not that big a deal, but it sure made for an interesting morning!



On a completely unrelated note:
I thought I'd share that the only ice cream I have found that does not have high fructose corn syrup is Blue Bunny.
If you haven't heard, despite what the commercials tell you, I learned on the history channel that high fructose corn syrup inhibits something in your brain so you don't know when you're full, thereby causing you to eat more. I know ice cream isn't the best anyway, but at least I've found one that's better.
Unfortunately (for me), this does not mean I will not enjoy other kinds of ice cream occasionally.