Luscious Chaos

I am on a mini vacation with the kids tonight. I had a business conference in Monterey so I decided to drive with the kids and let them do the hotel thing with me. I love being with these two. Micheala cracked me up today. We had purchase a can of Pringles to share. She was doling them out slowly (too slowly for Spence and I). She was making Spence wait, so I gave him mine. She stated, "How is he ever going to learn, if you just give him what he wants." Tomorrow we go to Hearst Castle--I have never been and will try to stop in Solvang if we still have the energy. Photos to follow.
I am having a little issue with anger management myself lately. I have no direct evidence but my less than empirical evidence shows that Californians are just plain rude especially when it comes to women traveling with children. Maybe is has something to do with the space per capita. Yesterday, Spence was having difficulty opening a rather heavy door. It caused a man who came up behind him to sigh and roll his eyes. Normally, I just ignore it but I am turning into the guy from "Network"--mad as @#$% and not gonna take it anymore. In a calm voice, I said to the gentleman, "you don't need to be rude, he is a ten year old boy." A second incident took place today where someone was screaming in a parking lot because we were in the wrong spot. Spencer had thrown up in the car and Michaela and I were trying to dispose of the towels we used to clean up. We were inconveniencing this man because he had to wait a few seconds to get into the space. After his response, I indicated that a child had just thrown up and we were trying to get it taken care of. The man was absolutely unaffected. His need to get into a parking space was greater than a barfing child. Incredible. Michaela and I talked about it after. I am reminded of the intense need for gentility and patience in the world. I am not there but am willing to give you a break if you cut me off in traffic or take my parking space (especially if barf is involved).
Enough for now....love to all.