Black Friday

For the first time ever I planned to hit the stores on Black Friday at 5 a.m. with an experienced Black Friday shopper-friend.

Now the stores open at Midnight or 10:00 p.m. at Toys R Us. NO FAIR!

Early-birds deserve the first crack at the hot deals since they plan ahead, set their alarm and hit the road - coffee in hand.

The NW Caribou Coffee is open at 3:00 a.m. I asked Pebbles the friendly barista if I could come in my pajamas at that time and she said "why not" It might be fun to sit at Caribou and watch the bleary-eyed shoppers who have been out since Midnight -- keep your eyes peeled for the woman in sock-monkey footed jammies and come say HI.

Ask before hugging

I forget sometimes to ask permission before hugging a sweet little child. No, don't call the cops - I am not a weirdo or deviant...sometimes they are just so precious I want to hug them or pat their head.

We are honored to work to work with some kids at our church in the music program. Last Sunday I said "good job your name here" to the child and gently
ruffled her hair her without thinking. Then I came to my senses and said "I hope you didn't mind that I ruffled your hair" and she said "no, I like you Mrs. Snyder". (awwww) I decided to find out who her Mom was and introduce myself;. The Mom said it was okay but that from now on I will have to pay her a dollar a week for the pleasure of being nice to the kid. ha ha ha.

It is worth the price!