Manners Make a Difference

Asher, Sam and I were walking home from the gym today and we saw three airmen sweeping the sidewalk.  Sam asked me "Mom what are they doing?" he knew that they were sweeping, but he didn't understand WHY they were sweeping the sidewalk.  I explained to him that these airmen were working to make our base clean and they were getting all the dust and dirt off the sidewalk.  When we got close enough to them I said "Thank you for helping to make out base nice." We then continued on and I had a nice chat with Sam about appreciating the things others do for us.  Good lesson time.

Later that day my husband got home.  He asked about my day and I told him that I was tired because I biked 11.62 miles at the guy.  DH replied that "You must have been everywhere today because a bunch of guys I work with saw you."  Then he told me that his office group had guys out sweeping today.  "you know what honey, Airman _______ said that today majorly sucked, he came in red faced and upset about having to sweep then he said 'that the only good part was when you stopped and thanked him for cleaning up.'"

I didn't know the airman I talked to worked with DH, I don't know all the guys, but they all know me.  I was just trying to teach Sam to be thankful and express gratitude for all the services performed for us.  The curtsey we extend to others makes a bigger difference than we realize.  I am thankful for the opportunity to make someones day better.  I'm grateful the Lord put that opportunity in my life today.

A Little Lovin' Goes a Long Way

Yesterday we had a family evening.  We went to the market to try and find some lettuce starter plants for our garden.  No luck, but my DH was a darling and took us out to dinner.  It's not as good as Panera, but Heavenly Bread Co. is the closest I'll get for the next three years.  But they have soup bread bowls and great smoothies.  Sam said "this is the best pizza ever"  I'm not sure of how sound that judgement is, but the pizza the boys had was pretty tasty.

Potato soup bowl. hmmm delicious.

This store makes me feel like I gained 5 lbs just by smelling.  But I think we'll go again in the future.  The cakes were gorgeous and the specialty breads looked great.  Also making this bakery a top ten for me is...the nail parlor upstairs. How perfect is that, get your nails done and then have a great lunch.



Well DH was in a giving mood and he let me get a skirt, it only cost 3,000 Won so not buying the skirt seemed more like a crime.  I mean it cost about $2.75, can you beat that price?  I don't think so.

way cute

I'm still looking for a shirt to go with the skirt, but I am sure I'll be able to find something.  DH also let me get a pair of shoes!  I am pretty sure I gave away my last pair of white shoes before all of out household goods were packed up, and I needed some white shoes so....here they are Darling right?  I love them, also these shoes are incredibly comfortable.

Now this outing wasn't just about me and some new clothes and dinner. The boys got off brand legos from a Korean variety store.  1,000 Won for each little set.  Those of you who have bought legos know what a good deal this was.  The variety store was crazy, they had everything from children's books, to toys, to office supplies, to high grade recorders, art supplies, and wrapping paper.  It was like finding unexpected treasures down every row.  

We had a great time as a family, I am truly thankful to be living with my DH again.  I love how he makes sure to make time for us.  He is excellent at finding moments.