Pumpkin Spice Lattes

The library called me yesterday to tell me a book I had requested had arrived. So after dinner I left baby Elisabeth with her daddy and drove to the library. I do cherish these little errands...it is nice to have an hour to relax after a long day with Elisabeth. I told Rich that if they were still open (around here things close around 9!), I would stop at Starbucks on the way home and pick up some coffee: grande non-fat pumpkin spice lattes with whipped cream (yes, I know whipped cream is not fat free...but having the latte made with nonfat milk totally cancels out the effect of the whipped cream in my book). Before I go on, I have to say thanks to Karyn who introduced me to the wonder of the pumpkin spice latte. Back to the story now. I go to the library (wearing incidently my new pair of tweed flats, yay!) and get my books and then make my way to Starbucks. This is a new Starbucks and has a drive-thru. I place my order and then drive up. So I'm waiting...and waiting...and waiting some more. I wasn't annoyed or bothered...I just figured it was busy. I'm watching the barista guy inside and suddenly he turns around and sees me sitting there. He got this look on his face like "Oh no...you've been sitting there and I have no idea how long you've been there." He comes to the window and begins to apologize profusely. I told him it wasn't a big deal and held out my money to pay. He says to me, "There's no way I'm letting you pay for these drinks...and here ...4 free drink coupons." Whoa! I tried to tell him it was really ok and that he didn't have to do that, but he insisted. So I drove away with 2 free grande non-fat pumpkin spice lattes and 4 coupons for any beverage free. Needless to say, I was a little excited...and I still am. It's a silly thing really, but I do consider it a blessing from God. It's not been the easiest time for me, becoming a mom, and little things like this really lift my spirits. Hooray for Starbucks and the non-fat pumpkin spice latte!