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My son had a birthday party to go to today in the neighboring town. I decided that this was a good opportunity to take a little time to myself and do a little shopping. This may by TMI, so if you don't like to read about intimates, close this window now. LOL! 
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JACLYN_1005
10/30/2009 12:17AM
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You should have returned the bra to Victoria Secret since you got 4 others.. then you might have had money for that perfume. Either way I am sure you deserved it! Oh and at this point shopping is not my fave thing to do but.. I love clearence racks
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PINK-LADYBUG
10/28/2009 12:38PM
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Hey, Christmas is coming! Find an ad for Rock Princess and post it on the fridge. I do this sort of thing every year. That way, DH has an idea of something to get me, or if he already has something else in mind (he often does), he can suggest it to friends/relatives who hit him up for gift ideas. This year, I switched it up, though... On the fridge is an ad for a camera I want - too expensive for anyone but DH or maybe my mom to buy for me, so I told him to direct anyone who asks to my Amazon wish list - 24 items and counting! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SEASHELL78
10/26/2009 9:04AM
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Clearance racks are the first place I go every time I shop! I've even turned down clearance items because they weren't discounted enough, I'm horrible!
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BKNOCK
10/26/2009 6:10AM
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Oh, I love Clearance! I went to VS and found all my new bra's for 12.99 a piece! I was way off on my size which really excited me! I am glad that you got to get out and shop! But where are the sweaters? Report Inappropriate Comment |
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IMREADYTODOIT
10/26/2009 12:12AM
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I heart clearance too, I can't stand to pay full price.
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wants to go grocery shopping by herself? I'm not sure what kind that is, but I know I'm that kind! I took my 10-year old son with me to run all of my errands today, which included grocery shopping. Goodness, what a trip! We went to a bank inside of a grocery store first...he took some of the beans out of the pot holding pens. What was he planning to do with those beans? I do not know and do not want to know. Let's just say he put them back before he got the chance to act.
Next, we went to Costco (ugh!) and he "avoided" people. He did some funky moves and went way right or way left and swerved a lot. So, he did stay out of their way, but in a 10-year old boy way. LOL!
Next was the GF store where he took one of every single sample they had. The pumpkin cake was delish!
Wal-mart was our next stop (double ugh!) and he needed TWO chocolate milks. Yes, two. Yes, needed. He paid for them himself, so okay. They were both gone before we got out of the parking lot.
Last was the grocery store. He tried to be helpful and I tried to let him. Sometimes things take longer when you're being helped. But, the good news is that he asked for plums, peaches and apples. I almost said no (not on my list) until I realized he was asking for fruits! Duh!! Don't want to discourage that! He got them. LOL!
On the way home, he talked non-stop. I have no idea what he said cos it was just talking...and talking...and more talking. I guess that it is good that he wants to talk to me. I did realize, tho, that I really like my quiet time and I missed that today. The irony is that I just interrupted him and he told me that I "never let him talk." 
I guess we were in different vehicles all afternoon. 
Okay, time to go watch Boise State Univ school Hawaii!
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PINK-LADYBUG
10/28/2009 12:24PM
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Well, my son is 2, and going to the grocery store by myself is like a mini-vacation!! I can browse without hearing "Mom. Mom. Mom. Mom. Mom. MOM!!!" or having to remind him every few seconds to stay out of other people's way. My DH isn't much better - he gets antsy if I take more than 3 seconds to make a decision about what I want. Stopping to read and compare labels will net me eyerolls that make me wonder how his eyeballs even stay in his head!! (and make me think he's way too in touch with his inner teenage girl! LOL!) By myself, I can read labels to my hearts content, seek out new products I've heard about, buy whatever I want with no comments from the peanut gallery (aka DH), and most importantly, shop whine- and beg-free! I think we're both pretty great moms, though... ~Carrie Report Inappropriate Comment |
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RWETHAIRYET
10/26/2009 11:41AM
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I remember having to take four of them with me...I hated it!!! Though my youngest was generally helpful when I was able to take just him...he had a walking inventory of what we needed in his head from Milk to Toilet Paper....the only problem with him was trying to remember if we needed soap in the days when we were trying to convince him that soap was his friend,lol. Even now I prefer to go alone. Hubby gets to help make the list, but otherwise I go by myself. Seems there was always time to browse the cookie aisle when he was with me, but he'd start pushing me to hurry up once we hit...say...produce!! So now I come home with way fewer cookies and much more healthy stuff, lol, and he mostly doesn't notice the difference. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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KERRYMONIQUE
10/25/2009 9:47AM
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This is a cute blog. I agree with the dilemma. When you are running errands, it's complicated enough. Having someone along with you can often make it more stressful. But at the same time, spending time with him is awesome! I agree with the other comments, that this age will be gone in a heart beat and you'll be lucky to get a few words out of him, nevertheless a whole conversation. Alas... this is growing up. At least you guys had a productive day and came to some good compromises. Do you think you're healthy eating is rubbing off on him???  
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JUNIAATROME
10/25/2009 8:24AM
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You reminded me of the times when I had to take 4 kids with me (as there was noone to watch them!) - we always had to have a discussion before we left on the things we are getting. Usually they could get ONE thing they wanted and that was our last stop. But the talking I enjoyed and you should too. Because there comes a time when they will stop talking to you (telling you that you never listen anyway!?). I'm glad mine are starting to talk to me again -but they have all passed 20 now. I think it is the best of times when they all come home (rare enough) and get going telling stories. I just love the noise of it that comes to the kitchen (as I usually have to spend those times there, but sometimes they just come in, sit on the counters as I make my way around them and talk - I love that! But many people are not sure what to think of my sanity LOL! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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CAROLEHZ
10/25/2009 7:56AM
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I once read a poem about there is no one as wonderful 10 year old boy. My sons were younger at the time and I thought ...Ok remember this. And it is true...they still love you and aren't afraid to show it, they run around and play hard with their friends..they talk and talk and talk but at least it's to you...they don't take your car or need auto insurance or money to pay for a speeding ticket..they will actually go on errands with you to keep you company. They tell stupid jokes..They laugh and enjoy life..Enjoy your chatterbox...teenagers are a whole different story...They actually expect you to ride in a car while they drive it (terrifying!).
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GEEMAWEST
10/24/2009 11:12PM
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I can soooooo relate to this blog. I would much rather go grocery shopping by myself. I can just get in and get it done. When I take my 10 year old granddaughter she doesn't swerve to miss people, she dances in the aisles and doesn't see anyone coming so she tends to run into everyone. She also talks non-stop like that. It must be a 10 year old thing.
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EM4488
10/24/2009 11:10PM
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Hahahah!!!! Sounds like an insane day - I'm impressed by how many stores you went to, first of all! And that you stayed sane! 10 and 11 years old is my least favorite age b/c they make me crazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzy! So props to you for not losing your sanity ;) haha. Mom, why don't you ever let him talk?! Report Inappropriate Comment |
