Fun and Games

Just a quick little story to show you how fun shopping can be with two kiddos....

I have to say, first of all, that I consider myself to be a pretty fun and silly person, at least when it comes to my kids.  This is not to say I am not uptight about certain things, but the reality is that laughter is a cure all, and I love to hear Ben and Jo crack up.  (Sometimes being silly can be a defense mechanism, and a great distraction when you can see a fit building up).  This past Friday, I dragged the kids with me to do some errands.  I took them to the playground for about 45 minutes first, just to take a little edge of the energy, and hopefully encourage good behavior. (Aren't I genius?)  Our third and final stop was Cost-co.  The kids have a blast going here, since there are usually samples and goodies to try as we snake around the store.  We made it up to the checkout stand, and here is where I start sweating.  Getting two kids to stand next to you in line is pretty much impossible.  And I will say that putting a crap load of toys right next to the registers is somebody's idea of a sick joke.  I know I get tired of hearing myself say "Put that down now, please."   So I start distracting the kids with some tickles.  Then Ben and Jocey start tickling me, which is fine and dandy.  The next thing I know, Ben grabs a hold of my pants from behind, and pulls my underwear up, and shouts "WEDGEEEEE!!!!!!!"  Of course at this precise moment, an employee walked right behind us, talking into his store radio.  He was totally trying to hold in his laughter.  Well, instead of being super embarrassed, I cracked up too, because really people, it was hilarious.  After the laughter died, I leaned down to my son and quietly told him that we only give wedges at home.  Let's hope he remembers that rule!!