We stopped at the State Farmer's Market for some fresh vegetables while we were in Montgomery. It was Memorial Day so many of the farmers/vendors weren't there, but we saw lots of peanuts, peaches and plums- not to mention the preserves and pickled produce. It is a very "Alabama-ey" place to go if you are ever in need of fresh produce in Alabama's capital city.
It was here that Ruthie committed her first crime. She took a peanut from one of the open bins. Now I know the nice ladies would have given her that peanut freely, her being so darling and all, but I saw it in her hand when we were getting back in the car and I knew she would have to take it back and pay for it. Jay and I really didn't come down hard on her, since she really did not know what she was doing, and it was really sort of humorous to see her with that little peanut clutched in her hand, walking back in with Jay to "make it right." She was repentant enough without us having to say anything. I think it was a lesson learned, gently. Integrity in everything- even the smallest of things like a little dusty peanut. Gentle; the best kind of lesson, I think, for our precious daughter.
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