Shopping

Today I took my kids shopping. My sister-in-law went with us, which was helpful. What's the big deal about that you ask? Well, while the preschool and toddler stage is fun and there is nothing better than hearing "I wuf you" and "You are the best Mommy I never had" grocery shopping is not one of those activities that is enriched with young children. Kaleb is old enough now that he does NOT want to sit in the cart. He must walk beside it, or rather run about ten feet ahead of it. Lots of "this way Kaleb" can be heard as we make our way through the aisles. Laina also doesn't want to stay in the cart. She is just as big as Kaleb, or so she thinks, and wants to walk too; only she doesn't obey very well and tends to wander off--intentionally and not--and I am searching for her all over. This is why I try everything I can to leave them home on shopping days. It often takes twice if not three times as long to get what I need when they are "helping." This puts me in a predicament though: how will they ever learn how to behave in public if I never take them into it? Perseverance is key I guess. They did a really good job at the library, which we have been going to almost as long as the grocery store.