He picked what??!!!

First of all, let me say a big hello to Paige! Of course I remember you, and I can't believe I have four readers now! Oh, the joy! I forgot to tell you cats this story. So we take the boys to McDonald's for lunch about a week ago, and of course they had to stand of front of the toy display for five full minutes discussing which toy they hoped was in their glorious Happy Meal.

Before we go any further, I need to comment on the value of a Happy Meal to a child. When my thirteen-month younger brother, Matt, and I were growing up, getting a Happy Meal was the equivalent of waking up to see what Santa left on Christmas morning. My mother always said they were too expensive and we couldn't really afford them. So the one time of year we actually got a Happy Meal was for us the best day of the year!

Now back to the present. They are finally done looking, and we go to the counter to order. And guess what Carter decides he wants? Rather than hoping for a really cool Transformer, he opted for a purple My Little Pony and the special brush that came with it. Can you picture the look on Merle's face? It was classic, and he still can't believe one of his boys has a My Little Pony! And wonder of all wonders, we haven't lost it yet. Carter likes it so well that he hasn't lost it and he protects it from the evil CoCo!

Wow, I hope you are thoroughly entertained. I'm kind of still giggling about the incident myself. Thinking back on how happy Matt and I were to get a Happy Meal, as long as the pony makes Carter baby happy, that's all that matters, right?!!!