Yes, that was us at Home Depot last night. If you were there, I apologize. Anytime we take the boys shopping, chaos follows. If you have boys, you understand.
So, it starts when I announce we have to go to the store. There are two typical responses, “Awww, we just went shopping last week,” and “Do they have toys at this store?” After I explain they have not shopped with me in weeks, I can’t leave them at home alone, and there are no toys at the store we are going to, the whining starts.
In the car, on the way to the store, the boys complain about the length of the drive, the music I have on, and the fact they have to go to the store.
At the store, the boys find random ways to make it difficult for me to purchase whatever I went there to purchase. A favorite way is to chase each other around the store, running wildly through the aisles. They are now laughing and giggling (the whining has stopped so…it appears to be a good thing.) I get dirty looks from other shoppers and feel inclined to discipline the boys. The whining and pouty looks start again. Even if I am shopping for something like shoes, for example, Carson will instruct me to “Just pick something out!” while he tries to find Kyle hiding in the middle of a clothing rack.
Of course, when it is time to check out, the boys are hard to find and must be wrangled to the exit area. Once there, they discover the candy by the register. I purchase the candy and there is finally peace…on the ride home.
So, it starts when I announce we have to go to the store. There are two typical responses, “Awww, we just went shopping last week,” and “Do they have toys at this store?” After I explain they have not shopped with me in weeks, I can’t leave them at home alone, and there are no toys at the store we are going to, the whining starts.
In the car, on the way to the store, the boys complain about the length of the drive, the music I have on, and the fact they have to go to the store.
At the store, the boys find random ways to make it difficult for me to purchase whatever I went there to purchase. A favorite way is to chase each other around the store, running wildly through the aisles. They are now laughing and giggling (the whining has stopped so…it appears to be a good thing.) I get dirty looks from other shoppers and feel inclined to discipline the boys. The whining and pouty looks start again. Even if I am shopping for something like shoes, for example, Carson will instruct me to “Just pick something out!” while he tries to find Kyle hiding in the middle of a clothing rack.
Of course, when it is time to check out, the boys are hard to find and must be wrangled to the exit area. Once there, they discover the candy by the register. I purchase the candy and there is finally peace…on the ride home.
Why does Scott look like he's laughing? I can completely sympathize with you. Because there is no sibling to play with, she just runs wild in stores. At least yours have the buddy system!
ReplyDeleteOh My I feel your pain! The only difference between mine and yours is once one has completely aggrivated the other out comes the karate moves and pressure points (which inflict pain) so now we have entered into a whole new realm of chaos! God give me strength!
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