So, this story is for those of you out there who were convinced that I was perfect (I know there are many), and for the rest of you, it's great for a good laugh.
Yesterday at church, Justin and I were asked to give the prayers in sacrament meeting. Justin had to give the opening which left me to give the closing. I know what you're all thinking, "I know how this is going to end," but just wait, it's even better than you think. Well, during the last speaker, a guy from the other ward called Justin out of sacrament meeting to talk to him. Meanwhile, we sang the closing hymn and then we all just sat there. I happened to look up at the stand and everyone was looking at me and motioning with their eyes to get up there. I panicked, I was holding Truman and thought, "Do I take him up there with me?"
I finally just handed Truman to Ellie, and turned to walk up to the pulpit. As I did so, I realized that I was stuck in the bench. Justin had placed Truman's car seat on the floor in our bench and I couldn't get around it. I tried and tried to move it out of the way, but couldn't. Then I thought, "Maybe I could just climb over it," but that doesn't work so well in a skirt, especially a wrap-around one. So, after at least 2 minutes of struggling and people around me trying to help me get out, I finally adjusted the handle on the seat and was able to maneuver it out of the way.
Now, you try saying a prayer after that happens to you!! I was laughing the whole way up to the stand and told myself, "This has got to be one good prayer."
After I finished the prayer, I turned around and the high counselor was practically laughing at me, so I hurried down to my bench with a huge grin on my face, trying not to make eye contact with anyone.
Then today I said to my mom, "You won't believe what I did at church yesterday, it was so embarrassing," to which she responded, "Oh, I heard about it." Yes, so apparently the bishop's daughter told my parent's neighbor, who told my parents. I'm so glad that I provided some entertainment for our ward yesterday, and I know they're all thinking, "Gee, now I'm not all that surprised the girl fell down a 9' hole."
I can't wait to see what happens at Truman's blessing next week.
11 comments:
LOL!!! Sounds like something I would do. At least you didn't carry your baby up with you and have his velcro shoe get caught on the sacrament bread tablecoth and pull it half way down the isle before someone could stop you. That happened to some poor lady in our Nampa ward. I love it when there is great entertainment in sacrament meeting.
Amber I love you! I have to say I did have to giggle. That is something that would happen to me as well.
She's a big dumb animal, isn't she folks?
Have you ever thought about wearing pants to church? It makes hurdling over infant car seats easier.
I'm so mad I was out with Halle and missed it, although I did wonder what was taking so long for the prayer!
How Funny. I am sorry that I found that so enjoyable to read. Makes me feel a little more normal. Although, I am positive that you looked adorable all throughout the situation. It was probably the most graceful commotion anyone had ever seen. :)
Oh, Jo! You are the best! =)
ha! very funny! i am sure the ward was very entertained.
way to loosen up the crowd! sometimes we need a laugh! must have been real great for you ;P
Amber that is so funny, I am so happy to know you aren't perfect... but pretty darn close.
Sooo Funny! I love it! I still think your perfect :)
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