They wanted chocolate.
It was dinner time.
I said no.
They really wanted chocolate.
It was a holiday.
I said yes.
It was the 4th of July and I thought they deserved some freedom.
I did not put sandals on Magoo while he was wearing these socks. That was someone else. He has the freedom to wear sandals with socks. And I have the freedom to abstain.
Here’s to a country where we’re free in many more ways than those listed above. Although I am daily aware that this country isn’t perfect, I love it dearly and feel so grateful to live here. I’m far from perfect myself and I just hope that every day I’m getting better… and that there’s some pie left in the kitchen.
Awesome Mom says
Chocolate is a great way to celebrate independence.
Karen says
If there’s no pie left at you’re house – you can come have a piece with me at mine. Chocolate pie. Seriously. It’s mm-mmm good. Happy 4th!
Sarah says
My thirty-something brother started with the socks and sandles in college, way back when it was kinda ok. But HE STILL DOES IT! Ahhhh! Drives me nuts!
Jennifer says
So glad it is the 5th now… my chocolate cake is no longer allowed to pass my lips. It was DELISH!!!
Tracy says
Perfectly said!
Karen@FamilyBriefs.com says
Are socks and crocs okay?? As long as they’re kids?? Happy 4th!
marcia says
is your eye any better? and how is Sinead after the defeat?
jodijean says
and i was free to eat almost the entire bowl of corn/avocado salsa last night …. mmmmmmm
bon says
PIE! Here, here.
Kimberly says
I have no idea why, but we have ten frozen pies in our freezer.
Wanna come for a visit? I think we have apple. =P
Painted Maypole says
mmmm… pie….
Heffalump says
That is a comfy looking chair. I would like one big enough that I can be totally surrounded like your kids are in that pic.
A chair like that, and some pie…what could be better?
Shalee says
FYI: we still have homemade apple pie. I’ll save a piece for you.
grammyelin says
Apple pie, freedom, chocolate and cute shirts. Could there possibly be any better way to celebrate?
Kristi says
CUTE kids! Glad you had a great holiday! I love the 4th of july!
Eve says
was it ever kind of okay to wear socks and sandals?
Maybe in Utah.
My brother in law does it. He’s only 25. Poor guy.
JD says
Oh that is such a great post! Happy fourth on the fifth to you!!
kailani says
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Kailani
An Island Life
bee says
Are you sure about the whole freedom to wear socks with sandals thing? I’m not sure anyone’s free enough to do that! Of course, it’s been a while since I perused the Bill of Rights!
Happy 4th all week long!
Cousin Deb says
Our #2 wears black socks pulled up with his sandals. He’s 9 and won’t listen to our deperate pleas to stop. He must take after his Grandpa Blake.
Stacey says
How funny! There’s a whole lot of good stuff that comes with freedom, eh? Nice meeting you and congratulations on your Island Girl award! Stacey