Saturday morning fun

A quick and (I think) funny story.

This morning, this beautiful Saturday morning, one more day of gymnastics at blessed 8AM.  The younger three kids and I headed to the grocery store. I had been there the night before, but forgotten one item, so when it was time to check out, I could NOT go to the 15 or less line because, naturally I had more items.

The infant carts were not accesable, so I relented and agreed to a green car cart. I squished all 3 in so it really looked more like a clown car.

Especially once Kman decided that on top or hanging off the side was much more fun. I really hate car carts.

It has been a long week, and today had a lot packed into it as well. So as my body protested being awake, I decided to treat myself to a chai latte at the coffee store inside the grocery store.

-As a side, isn't it crazy how much we can now buy and do inside a grocery store?!?!?

I parked the clown car the cart at the end of the counter and joined in line. The kids were staying with the cart which is about all I was asking for at that moment. After a couple of minutes the kids in the cart started, loudly, asking, "Mom, what are you doing? Mom, what are you doing?" repeatedly.

After several questions and realizing they are probably not talking to the man ahead of me or behind me, I replied, "Pretending I don't have children."

Chuckles from the men. However, it satisfied the children. Had CJ been a part of the crew, she would of responded with a, "Mooommm, you can't do that!" in her all knowing 8 year old way.

The man in front of me made a comment that he had 6 kids. The man behind said he had none.

It was now my turn to order. I gave my order, I pulled out my cash and loudly (because right now he only has one volume, loud or extra loud) the 4 year old proclaims,

"Mom, I have to go potty."

Of course you do I think in my head. I turn and gave him the signal to be quiet and told him he'd have to wait.

This tired momma was getting her chai latte NOW!

Sweetness gave a presentation at school on porcupines. One of her favorite facts: They often fall out of trees and occasionally impale themselves with their own quills. She did use the word poke for the tender kindergarten ears listening to her report.  WAY TO GO!