On more than one occasion someone has asked me ....how does Brandon get to do all of the things he does? His famous line to me is "dear this is a ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY." He seems to come up with at least one or two of these a year.... "Free" trip to
Las Vegas, Packer game at
Lambeau, summer Olympics in Atlanta, Canadian fly-in fishing trip (all expenses paid), Outdoor Wisconsin vs Ohio State hockey game at
Lambeau, NHL All-Star game, going to a social event with MN Wild players, etc, etc.
Well I've started to apply this to other situations in our life. Tonight was a prime example. Brandon called and asked if Teagan would like to be in the Holidazzle parade. Keep in mind it was about 5:10pm when he called and we had to be downtown Minneapolis by 6pm. On top of the short time frame Teagan had an action packed weekend with our good friend Sha and was sleeping, so was Bryce. I hesitated for a moment thinking it was insane to try and wake up two sleeping kids and get to Minneapolis in 45 minutes. But then the ONCE IN A LIFETIME came out... how could I say no to that.
So I went to check on Teagan and she had just woken up. I told her to get her snow pants and boots on quickly and she could be in a parade. She heard that and no additional motivation was needed. I ran upstairs...gently picked Bryce up and put him in his car seat. Of course all of the commotion woke him up. I made Teagan a quick sandwich to eat in the car and made Bryce a bottle to feed him later. We were in the car and on our way. I parked in a hotel parking lot, put Bryce in the stroller and Teagan and I started to run to the parade start. We made it! Teagan boarded the Fan Zam that Brandon was driving and off they went.
The plan was for me to meet them at the end of the parade route to pick Teagan up. As soon as the parade started Bryce and I headed back to the car. I pulled up to the pay booth and the sign said "Not Staffed". I thought maybe I'd get out of there for free....not the case. As I got closer the sign said use hotel key to get out or pay at the front desk. So I put the car in reverse, parked in an employee only parking spot, got Bryce out of the car and ran in to pay my $6 ($3 cheaper then a block down so at least I saved a few dollars). Back Bryce and I went, found Teagan and Brandon at the end of the route and made it home with plenty of time before the Vikings game started (The one and only thing I try to plan for myself every week).
Long story short
Teagan loved every minute of the parade...being in the
Holidazzle is a ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY and I'm glad I was able to make it happen for her....The things we do for our kids.
Bryce and Teagan
Teagan and Jaydin
The three cousins
These two had so much fun....as they usually do when they are together.
Some of the gifts they received. It's been a few days and I still don't have all of their presents put away!
Our Family
Auntie and Bryce...we headed back to my mom and dad's Christmas morning for our traditional hash brown quiche, mimosa and gifts.
Bryce and his moose from auntie
