Free Italian ice, and priceless quotes
So, my boys and I finally made it to Rita's.
If you don't know anything about Rita's, it's an Italian Ice and custard shop that originated in Pennsylvania and just opened its first Palm Beach County location. Right near me, in Boynton Beach. I can tell you right now, we'll be back frequently for their delicious Italian ices. My little one, Elias, is partial to the vanilla and chocolate twist custard with sprinkles. 
I'm told the franchise will soon open in West Boca, West Boynton and East Boca. In the meantime, you can partake in a FREE Italian ice to celebrate spring's arrival by heading to the Boynton Beach location, 1015 Gateway Boulevard, this Thursday between noon and 9 p.m.
On a totally different subject, I was treated to this little nugget the other day as I picked up a very ornery little boy from the bath and tried to put him on his bed to put on his pajamas. Suddenly, inexplicably and irrationally, Elias began hollering and crying, "Mommy, I'm going to throw you away!"
"Okay," I said, resigned.
Evan piped in.
"You can't throw Mommy away. She's too heavy."
"Thanks," I said drily.
One second later, my angel changed his mind.
"No, you can't throw Mommy in the trash because she's too beautiful," Evan said with a smile.
Atta boy.
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