Before School Starts Adventure!

Eating popcorn and candy, waiting for The Smurfs in 3D to begin!

Eating a "late night dinner" at Steak 'n Shake after the movie!

Maria coloring her Steak 'n Shake hat!

Maria in her hat after it was all colored!

Every year I try to take whichever of my smallest nieces and nephews are going back to school on a "before school starts adventure". Last night, Terrance and Maria and I went on our adventure. We went to see The Smurfs in 3D movie - ate popcorn and candy and drank Sprite; then we went to Steak 'n Shake for what Terrance called a "late night dinner" where we ate, laughed, Maria tipped the waitress personally (and I mean she didn't just leave the money on the table!) and they colored. This is where the following conversation took place - Maria: "Aunt Debbie, why do restaurants have a bathroom for boys and a bathroom for girls? We only have one at home". Me: "Well, you know, you're in the bathroom with people you don't know". Maria: "Yeah" (obviously not satisfied with that answer). Me: "Well, maybe it's because boys stand up to potty and girls sit down". Maria: "WHAT"?????!!!!!! Me: "Maybe you should ask your mom". Sorry Vicky! Anyway, I enjoyed the Smurf movie and they seemed to, also. We pretty much had the theatre to ourselves except a mom and her little guy. We were going to go get ice cream at Pinky's but it was closed by the time we got back to Tremont, so we'll do that another night. It's unbelievable how fast they've grown. Thanks for going with this old woman, kids - I hope you have a great school year!