$25

Such a small amount of money. But can make such a BIG IMPRESSION!!

Papa and I have slowly watched the destruction of the kids outside play balls.. Chip has chewed several, the cow stepped on a few, several more just never showed up after a while. Anyway we been wanting to get the kids some new balls, something the dog can't chew and the cow won't easily step on.. something that might have a chance to last for a while. While we were in the 'city' recently with the kids we took them to the ball section of our local StuffMart and let them each pick one. They were SO pleased as they each picked a large ball and put it in the cart. J3 was in the front of the cart and he was pretty pleased too.. all these COOL balls to throw on the floor.... so we ended up getting him one too. We made quite a sight Papa pushing the cart with J3 holding a ball bigger then himself in the seat. Then, 1, 2, 3, 4 BEAMING children each holding their very own large ball, various colors, and me taking up at the back. Keeping the strays in line and making sure no one got lost.. R couldn't even look over her ball!! People stopped to stare, several counted kids and balls. One little girl cheered them on. We managed to get to the check out without loosing a ball or a child which was quite amazing considering. I took the kids out and Papa paid for their balls and later when we got home they each proudly brought their new ball out of the truck and on to the front porch. I'm still kicking myself for not having my camera that night. Their smiles just about split their faces.