The Holy Grill

Mommy and Daddy had a date night tonight, going out to see "Nanny McPhee Returns," and doing a little shopping for a new grill. No, I'm not talking about teeth - I'm talking about a grill to cook on outdoors.

Evidently, all these years we've been using a girly-man grill. I mean, it's okay. It does the job and can fit roughly fifteen hamburger patties or so. But after a trip out shopping for different grills, I've discovered that the grill I need can handle twenty-seven patties, has several random drawers for putting things in, has a side grill for boiling water or something, can be used as a wood chipper, and accelerates to the speed of seventy-miles an hour.

Actually, I don't really need any of that - what I've been using is just fine, in fact. It's just that those other grills are pretty cheap all of the sudden, being the end of the season. And, they look so cool. They're like the sports cars of outdoor grills! I'll be sure to post a picture of the grill we purchase here soon - I'll put Madison in the picture to make it relevant!

You may be wondering what Madison did tonight as we were shopping for the holy grill. She spent the night with Ye-Ye and Nana, watching "Tinkerbell" and doing crafts that Nana spent time setting up. Madison has such a good time over there. You just mention their names to her, and she starts getting ready, suddenly impatient to get out the door!

Earlier today, Daddy made several trips moving things from Point A to Point B. Point A being our current house, and Point B being the new house. Meanwhile, Madison was doing her ballerina lessons, and playing with her latest thing of interest: a blue ribbon. We're not talking the kind of ribbon you win. This is just a strip of fabric that has suddenly fascinated her. She must carry it with her always, like Linus does with his blanket.

She did go out with us for a bit - we went to Lowe's (early grill shopping, paint for the garage, light fixture for the staircase) and then to Target (more grill shopping). But we got seriously sidetracked at Target when Mommy noticed some clothing that she thought Madison would look cute in. Madison got sidetracked too. The two were so excited! I pulled Madison out of the shopping cart and she hopped around those clothes, trying on whatever she could and even picking out some things. As a reminder, she's four.

Yesterday, we had a nice moment as we went out shopping once more. Mommy got a dehumidifier for the basement at Sears at our local mall, so Daddy took Madison to the best ride for your money in Hall County, and possibly beyond: the Lakeshore Mall carousel. Yes, it's still just a dollar for her and daddies get to ride free. So, for two dollars, Madison had a wonderful time riding her horse around in circles. You should have seen her smile!

It's sort of like the smile Daddy had when he saw one of those big fancy grills!