peddling the neighborhood, got 4 more cases to go (did i mention i had two kids drop out of our group and one who didnt want to sell... conveniently after the candy had been ordered) i am on a MAJOR diet and can honestly say i havent had one single piece of candy, but i sure have bought a lot!
i really need to do a "candy sales 101" post but i am not in a funny sarcastic mood today. my neighbors had to hold their funeral for their son this morning and it has just been the most moving experience for me. their youngest son was the one i always waved to and smiled at as we came and went for years and years but we really never chatted. for 13 years we never had a REAL conversation. it is just coincidence and circumstance. i was so moved to hear all his friends and family talk about him, swarms of people were at the church. this amazing kid who now i feel such grief and loss for, the loss of never getting to know him.
lizzie is famous for crapping out after 10 minutes of candy selling, setting up shop on top of the candy boxes and attempting to take a nap. did i mention she is dressing herself these days? you gotta pick your battles, right?
Sorry we missed you, but glad you got to attend the funeral and pay your respects. Sounds like a neat kid.
ReplyDeleteLizzie rocks!
Yeah, it's unfortunate, but sometimes it's the loss that brings the GAIN in others. Self reflection, its a real wake up call. You start to tell yourself, "did I say enough to make a difference? But you start to realize what a difference THEY made, and wonder if they know what a difference they made on everyone around them. It's a moving experience. Especially with kids. That's rough. Harsh. Un-needed, really. And must be crushing on a parent.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you had to go through all that. But it's amazing how we live so close to people for so long but really know so little and it feels like you actually live hundreds of miles away when things like this happen. People loose perspective sometimes. That's the hard part about it becoming an eye opener that inevitably becomes unintended at first but becomes in your face in the end. We miss you guys.
Take care
that girl is great...i love her tights!!! And who would not want to buy candy for valentines
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