More shopping adventures
I didn't have much choice but to go to the grocery store with both girls this afternoon. Believe me, I wasn't looking forward to the prospect of a trip to Safeway with a baby and a toddler, but we were all out of milk - among other things.
As we were walking out the door, Amelia complained that we were taking the car instead of the stroller. Funny thing is she usually complains that we aren't taking the car. There's no pleasing a two-year-old.
When we first reached Safeway both girls were terrific. Diana was asleep in her car seat (which was placed in the shopping cart) and Amelia held mommy's hand until we walked into the store. After entering the store Amelia helped push the shopping cart, which was frustrating for her since the shopping cart handle was so high and out of reach for her.
Diana slept through our entire shopping adventure. Amelia became a bit unrulely by the time we reached the vegetable aisles. One of the Safeway employees asked if Amelia might like a balloon (is the sky blue?). Amelia picked out a green balloon and hesitantly let the man blow it up for her. He tried to tie the balloon to Amelia's wrist, but she wouldn't have it. I tried to tie it to her wrist, but she shrieked. Oh well, we warned her to hold on to the balloon tightly.
After a few minutes, Amelia let go of her balloon and it became "stuck" on the ceiling. She took my hand and brought me over to where the balloon was floating but I couldn't come close to reaching it. The same employee who blew up the balloon got a long stick with tape on the end (see my earlier entry from Best Buy) and retrieved Amelia's balloon. Again, we tried to find some way to tie the balloon off so it would not get lost, but we had no luck. Roger (I think that was his name) told me, "If she loses the balloon again come and get me and we'll retrieve it."
Of course, Amelia let the balloon go again as we were leaving the checkout line. She asked me to get it and I demonstrated that I could not. I did not want to bother Roger and I felt it was important that Amelia realize that there are consequences to her actions, so I apologized and told her the balloon would have to remain in the store. She was unhappy, but did not cry or fuss at all.
We reached the car and I attempted to juggle Amelia and the groceries (Diana was still happily asleep). Just when I was beginning to unload my shopping cart, here came Roger with Amelia's balloon. I thought that was extremely nice of him. He also helped put the groceries in the trunk.
So, I have to say that my experience at Safeway was excellent. I may choose this particular Safeway (there are at least three in town) as my regular shopping place. Though I think I would still prefer not to go shopping with two kids in tow, if I can help it.
And yes, Mike, I did use my $5 off coupon ;).
Lisa
As we were walking out the door, Amelia complained that we were taking the car instead of the stroller. Funny thing is she usually complains that we aren't taking the car. There's no pleasing a two-year-old.
When we first reached Safeway both girls were terrific. Diana was asleep in her car seat (which was placed in the shopping cart) and Amelia held mommy's hand until we walked into the store. After entering the store Amelia helped push the shopping cart, which was frustrating for her since the shopping cart handle was so high and out of reach for her.
Diana slept through our entire shopping adventure. Amelia became a bit unrulely by the time we reached the vegetable aisles. One of the Safeway employees asked if Amelia might like a balloon (is the sky blue?). Amelia picked out a green balloon and hesitantly let the man blow it up for her. He tried to tie the balloon to Amelia's wrist, but she wouldn't have it. I tried to tie it to her wrist, but she shrieked. Oh well, we warned her to hold on to the balloon tightly.
After a few minutes, Amelia let go of her balloon and it became "stuck" on the ceiling. She took my hand and brought me over to where the balloon was floating but I couldn't come close to reaching it. The same employee who blew up the balloon got a long stick with tape on the end (see my earlier entry from Best Buy) and retrieved Amelia's balloon. Again, we tried to find some way to tie the balloon off so it would not get lost, but we had no luck. Roger (I think that was his name) told me, "If she loses the balloon again come and get me and we'll retrieve it."
Of course, Amelia let the balloon go again as we were leaving the checkout line. She asked me to get it and I demonstrated that I could not. I did not want to bother Roger and I felt it was important that Amelia realize that there are consequences to her actions, so I apologized and told her the balloon would have to remain in the store. She was unhappy, but did not cry or fuss at all.
We reached the car and I attempted to juggle Amelia and the groceries (Diana was still happily asleep). Just when I was beginning to unload my shopping cart, here came Roger with Amelia's balloon. I thought that was extremely nice of him. He also helped put the groceries in the trunk.
So, I have to say that my experience at Safeway was excellent. I may choose this particular Safeway (there are at least three in town) as my regular shopping place. Though I think I would still prefer not to go shopping with two kids in tow, if I can help it.
And yes, Mike, I did use my $5 off coupon ;).
Lisa
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