Description on the bottle: When the dress code calls for fun, break out the Fancy Pants! Not-too-dressy and not-too-casual, this wine is always stylish and always delicious. Made from grapes soured from premier California vineyards, our Red Blend is playful and approachable, with cherry and plum flavors leading to a lush finish. Whatever the occasion, Fancy Pants is fashionably fun.
Sarah says: It's good! What a relief! I gave this bottle as a gift awhile ago because the label caught my eye and the description sounded fun, but I had never tasted it, which is risky. I recommend always tasting a bottle of wine before gifting it so you don't end up giving something that your friends aren't likely to like. I'm so pleased that this wine ended up delicious! I no longer have to worry that my friend drank her gift in a state of disgust. It's so easy to drink, which can be hard to find in a red. Both Jon and I quickly downed our glasses and asked for more.
Overall rating: Thumbs up!
Sarah says: It's been noted, and rightfully so, that I haven't been writing as much lately. Here's the thing... I'm getting too many readers. I know, I know... that sounds silly. Isn't the point of starting a blog to get readers?! It is, but I guess didn't really think it through, many of my readers are people that I know in my personal life. As I put my opinions out there, I'm also opening up the doors for conflict and debate. I'm more of a "let's all be friends" kind of girl. I don't want drama and issues. As more and more people read this, I find there is less and less that I can write about. I just want to drink my wine, and write about my experiences from the day. I don't want to have to re-hash them out the next day after someone disagrees with me, or I offended them. So, I'm sticking with the "safer" topics, mostly my kids. But, as parents are reading my blog as well, I am beginning to go more conservative on what I'll write about my kids as well. Not to mention, as awesome and hilarious as my kids are, there are also many days that they are just your typical everyday kid. So, I'll keep blogging occasionally as things come up, but they probably won't be all that juicy. I'm always available to discuss a good bottle of wine, and remain open to recommendations!
Speaking of those kids, in case you didn't know it, parenting isn't easy. There are MANY days you just go through the motions, not really sure if you are actually doing it right, or making any sort of difference. And then there are those days that just rock your world. I've been fortunate to have lots of those awesome rocking days lately.
First, I was having a bad day for whatever reason (actually, I totally know the reason, but again... not safe to talk about here... ) and Liam made me this:
Yup, that's a smiling Lego bouquet of flowers. Do I have the sweetest kid or what? I mean, come on! My seven year old did the best thing that he could think of to do to cheer me up. He presented his gift, gave a hug, and offered to hang out with me.
Then, there was the day that our neighbor was crying hysterically while taking the bus for the first time. I watched my sweet Mary, take his hand and offer to sit with him. I didn't even tell her to do it! I was just watching from the curb (mostly because I was curious about how the parents were going to handle their tantruming child), and Mary just stepped up to the plate. I'm so proud! Most of the other kids just sat there, staring at the "weird kid" that is probably going to forever be known as the kid that cries on the bus.
Compassion, I've taught my kids compassion! YES!! Parent success!!
Lastly, and this one is so good, we were at church, it was during the children's message where the kids go up to the front of the sanctuary for a brief lesson before being dismissed to their classes. The teacher was telling them about how Jesus is always with them, and Mary speaks up with this little conversation:
Teacher "I want you to know that Jesus is always with you"
Mary "I already knew that"
Teacher "You did? That's great!"
Mary "Yup, my MOM told me"
Teacher "Go Mom!"
I gave Mary a thumbs up and I'm pretty sure I beamed for the rest of service. YES! My kids believe in God, aren't afraid to say it, and they are giving ME the credit for teaching them. Oh man, does it get any better than that? There really aren't too many moments as good and reassuring as that.
I love these guys. All I can do is keep doing what I'm doing and keep hoping for moments like these to show me that I'm doing it right. In between moments, I'll keep drinking my wine and reflecting about it when I can!
