Gracie Girl & Company: Out and About

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Out and About

I have taken my kids out on errands. I know firsthand that it's easier not to but today I was feeling brave, had lots of coffee, and had some patience so all I wanted to do was run to Old Navy and Target. It went good. I have gotten my kids into the habit of actually cleaning up their toys before leaving because it sucks to come home to a messy house. We did that and finally made it to Old Navy. All I had to do was exchange a skirt I bought for a smaller size (go me). I went in. Well, if you have been to Old Navy, they have their weird manneqins right in front in a big group. Evie was instantly drawn to the dog and started climbing the display. Presley ran to some girl in a purple dress and started hugging it. Gracie was just walking around grabbing all thier dresses and skirts. I couldn't get them away from it. There were some people sitting in the bench right there just starting at me. No expression on thier faces. I had to grab a twin in each arm and drag them to where I needed to go. Finally I grabbed the skirt I needed and started going to the cashier. My kids decided to run. And shriek while doing it. I had to grab thier little arms and warn them that we are not outside and that we needed to be a bit quieter and walk. Well then they found all the goodies at the checkout because they had 1 lane open and there was a line. Some people turned and looked at me while my kids were destroying the display telling me that we needed every single thing there. I had to remind them several times that the Easter Bunny would be here in a couple of days. Fianlly, I exchanged my skirt, apologized to the cashier and ran out of there.

Next stop, Target. Right next door. Well, Evie had plans of her own and started dashing out into the parking lot. After I chased her down, I grabbed their hands. In between the small walk to Target, there was a senior citizens bus loading up some old ladies. Well, Evie, being the graceful gal that she is, tripped over some ladies walker. The old lady was not amused. Presley was just staring at some lady in a wheelchairs so I literally was dragging him into the store. Meanwhile, Gracie was holding herself asking to use the bathroom. We went to the bathroom and Gracie started going while the other 2 decided to play peek-a-boo with the lady in the next stall. Yikes! Again, I apologized, washed everyones hands and headed out. She asked me if they were triplets. I told her no. Of course in Target, the dollar spot is right there when you walk in so.........I heard "Mommy look!" about 500 times. After I reminded them about the Easter Bunny and lectured them about how we don't need to buy something everytime we come to the store, Presley found a bunny ears headband and put it on. I had to laugh he looked so cute. So the girls found a festive headband too and they walked around Target like that. After another run in with the lady from the bathroom, the couple sitting at the bench at Old Navy, and nearly running into some old man, we got what we needed and headed to the checkout. Again, I got stuck behind some Indian women who was using 200 coupons and didn't speak English. My kids once again raided the checkout goodies. Evie insisted she get M&M's. I told her that we some at home. Presley tried to sneak a pack of Pokemon cards into his coat (he doesn't even know what that is) and I grabbed those out. Gracie tried to convince me that she needed another Barbie Rapunzel doll. Whatever. Finally I paid and you know what? The cashier was all mad at the lady in front of me that she didn't wish me "hello" or "have a nice day!"

Anyways, visiting the two stores took about half an hour, I managed to stop and take one quick pick with the dollar spot (damn that place) headbands.

We met Grandpa for lunch at Red Robin and all went well. We headed home for no naps. I even drove the extra long way home in hopes that everyone would fall asleep. Nope. Not even close. I think it's because they got balloons at the restaurant. Anyways, we got home and I managed to make this cheesy chicken stuffed shells thing. It's weight watchers too! Of course my kiddos did not eat it but I sure did! I'm just proud at myself for actually cooking!