Goodwill Hunting


One of Austins favorite things to do is go to Goodwill or Deseret Industries.  I really dont know why.  But I have my theories.


Austin at Goodwill in Reno



When my children were younger they were all involved in youth sports.  With three kids all playing different sports at different age levels our saturdays were hectic to say the least.  Sometimes we would start with a game at 9:00 a.m .which meant that child had to be at the field at 8:00 a.m. which meant we would leave the house at 7:15 a.m.   We would finish the day with a game at 4:00 p.m. and be home by 7:00 p.m.  We went to every game for every child unless there were time conflicts.  And if we went, it meant Austin went.  The poor guy has logged more hours at soccer fields, basketball courts, baseball games, lacrosse games, volleyball courts, and football fields than many a parent.  No wonder he's exhausted!



Austin found a book he likes

Austin didnt just sit and watch the games like his mom and dad.  Oh no, he paced and flapped. He logged more miles than any of the kids on the field or courts! 

But back to Goodwill.  I think Austin is burnt out on saturday sports for his brother and sisters.  He just wants to relax! 





Austin with a Winnie the Pooh book.  One of his favorites!

So every saturday Austin and I make a trip to Goodwill.  If either of his sisters are around they will join us.  First Austin heads to the books  He will go through the books and pick out one to look at. He only ever picks one book for the day. Disney stories, Winnie the Pooh, and Teddy Ruxpin are some of his favorites. He will look at the book for awhile.  I'll say "Austin, do you want me to buy that book for you?"  It never fails, he will always answer "No".  Then he will put the book back on the shelf and he will head over to the video section and the process will repeat itself.  We usually spend about an hour at each store. He never wants to bring anything home.  He just wants to look.  Maybe he knows that if he leaves the books and movies at Goodwill they will be there next time he comes in. 

Saturdays now belong to Austin. Goodwill and Deseret Industries have replaced soccer and basketball.   Life is Good!   Life is Flappy!