We Will Take It!

So, a storm is coming and I had NOT been to the grocery store since we had been out of town.  Seth had a late nap so I knew that we could make it out to dinner and he would not loose his mind.  You know... the fun stage of a toddlers life when you DO NOT ATTEMPT to go out to dinner.  Not only will your dinner be miserable but everyone else around you will be too.  

So... we headed to Tupy's.   As we pull into the spot the rain started coming.  We ran in and got seated right away.  We ordered our food, and started eating and the entire dinner was very peaceful.  No fights, no gripping or complaining and are you ready for this???  Drum roll......................  Not ONCE did I have to utter the dreaded words I do every night at our dinner table "sit down".  

This folks was one of the greatest dinners The Morton's have had in a while.  It is the little things, no gripping about what is served and staying seated.  Its the little things!  

So, the whole point of this entry is this:  An elderly couple was sitting at the table next to us.  I am certain when they saw this family with FOUR children the wheels started turning in their heads and they were starting to eat faster to GET OUT OF THERE!  

The gentleman walked up to us and said, "Can I tell you all something?  I just want to say that these children are so well behaved."  He also looked at each of them individually and said it because he wanted them to hear it.  Justin and I look at each other IN SHOCK and smile!  I hope that man knows just how much that one comment meant to not only Justin and I but the kiddos as well.  We talked to them after the kind man left and thanked them for being so well behaved and told them they deserve a treat!  Off to Sonic we went.  

Some of you may say, yes they were good and quite because they had an electronic in their hands.  NOT THE MORTON'S!  We do not allow electronics at dinner, it is a family time event to talk about your day.  Now, do not get me wrong, I am not judging because your child might have an electronic because trust me... mine do SOMETIMES.  If we are with someone who does not have children then we might let them have it for a little while so we can enjoy the company of whom we are dining with.  

Shout out to The Morton kiddos!  Mom and Dad are so proud!