What did you just say?
1 CommentI took The Younger to Target with me this morning to get a few things. I remembered to bring my cloth bags in this time so I didn’t have to buy a new one like I usually do! (Don’t think that is considered Reducing, Recycling, OR Reusing….or cost-effective). Anyhoo, I usually like to take my big pink bag because it is BIG. I got it from Wal-mart back before reusable bags were cool. It’s a big dorky hot pink mesh bag that I got for $5. I scanned the receipt and keep it with the bag at all times but no one has stopped me for shopping lifting yet.
Anyhoo, my philosophy is if I have a big bag, I’ll fill the big bag. Therefore, don’t get a cart. Well, The Younger insisted that we get a cart because he wanted to ride in the back of the cart. I obliged since he has gotten so big that he takes up most of the cart. Therefore, less volume to fill up with useless stuff from the Target Clearance Racks and the Hot Spot. And..and…and…I didn’t have to carry him nor did I have to worry about him running off.
Well we had just picked up new lunchboxes and thermoses for him and The Elder now that they are on clearance and moved on to the picked-over school supplies. Hmmm. That’s a good deal. What would I do with all those gluesticks? I guess the question would be what would The Kiddos do with all those gluesticks. Yikes. I’ll pass. Move along…
OOoooo…tab dividers….pretty colors….aahhhhhh…
While I’m all enthralled with the cheapness of the pretty tab dividers and contemplating exactly what I would actually divide with the tabs, The Younger is in the cart behind me trying to get my attention.
The Younger: Look mommy! It’s Madagascar!
Me: It is? (In my ‘I’m pretending to be interested to humor you, but am more interested in these tabby things to actually look at what you are referring to’ tone of voice)
The Younger: Yes! Look!
I’m sure he was saying other things too before I finally decided that I could afford to get 2 sets of the pretty tab dividers without breaking the bank and I’ll figure out what to with them later. I’m sure I’ll find something to attempt to organize.
The Younger: See Mommy!
Me: Lemme see…where? (as I try to spot some kinda of Madagascar Paraphernalia in the vicinity)
The Younger: Over here!
He was pointing to a box on the endcap…
Me: (a little in shock, but keeping my cool) Good Reading.
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Great story, Jen! Hugs to those sweet boys of yours! K.