Pixiemom

I wanted to do something fun today, since tomorrow is my birthday and there is nothing going on for that. I couldn’t think of anything free and we couldn’t afford to do something that used any money right now. Lo and behold, an e-mail popped up in my inbox from Family Christian Bookstores. They were having a Hermie Spectacular event for the new Hermie and Friends video that came out. I thought, “Wow, great timing. The kids will love this and I’ll enjoy it as well.” I like this series of videos from Max Lucado. It’s really cute. I wasn’t sure what to do about Amie because it was for up to age 8 and I know she wouldn’t want to go and be left out, but then Little S’s dad needed to work because he’d been sick earlier in the week and since I had her, the van was full. Because of this, Jeremy stayed home with Amie.

Little S is a handful and not quite 2 years old, so she didn’t sit still for the video. She did like the ladybugs though. I walked around with her while the video was playing, but still in sight of everything so I could discuss what was taught later on. After it was over, the lady running it asked the kids some questions and they earned prizes that way. James got the first question and knew the answers to all the other questions, but couldn’t answer so the other kids could have a chance. He won a CD of songs based on scripture by Hermie and Friends. He likes it, but really wanted to win the movie. I told him that he’s got another three and a half months before he’s too old and they have these things fairly often, so he’ll have more chances to win other things. When everything was done, the kids looked around and picked out somethings they wanted for Christmas or their birthday. James wants the BibleMan board game and one of the videos. Christine wants a Faith and Friends doll. AnnaBeth and Noelle wanted plastic Veggie Tale mugs. Afterwards, the kids got goody bags and we left. We gave Amie the bag that Little S received because most of the stuff was for kids just a little bit older and Amie was okay with it. Little S got a little hacky sack ball which was all she needed to make her a happy baby.

Anyway, it was a fun time and I look forward to doing it again whenever they have other things going on for the kids.

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