Brady was a doll and let me really sleep in today. We woke up to the kids shortly before 9:00 and Brady told me to keep sleeping. I woke up around 10:00, which was crazy, because a) I never sleep that late! and b) I had places to go today! I hung out with the fam for a little bit but eventually got up and ready for the day. Dekker was sad when I left because he wanted to come too, but it was a day of grocery shopping, running to several different places, and really not a good day for him to come.
I listened to my music all the way to the city and hit up Costco first. For anyone interested, they have their yummy fuzzy sleepers in again! Not lots of colors or designs, but I got a really pretty pink one with foxes for Laela and, believe it or not, a blue wolf one for Dekker! They go up to 5T! Dekker never wears sleepers anymore, but I thought it would be sooo cozy for winter! So I got him a 4T, since he’s in 3T right now. Besides that, I bought a few staple things, and a couple cans of formula. If any of you see that on sale anytime soon, please tell me! We try to stock up when it goes on uber sale but apparently under estimated last time. No one wants to buy full price if they don’t have to, right?
I went to Walmart next for some snacks for next week, baby wash, and bubbles. I’ve never hung around the bakery area much, but I bought some salted caramel chocolate chip cookies that I am SUPER excited to taste tonight! Sooo delicious.
Starbucks was next, where I grabbed a venti (go big or go home) passion tea lemonade. I could drink that stuff all day. My tip to you is ask for light ice. Otherwise they tend to add waaay too much and its over way too fast. So I got that, and drove pretty much across the street to KFC. Don’t judge me for this, I know fast food isn’t good for anyone, but I wanted popcorn chicken, and it was my day away. Sue me. The guy working the drive thru came over the speaker just laughing uncontrollably. He could barely take my order, but I loved it 🙂 Two men greeted me at the window, full of smiles. I liked seeing people having fun at their job. One of them told me he loved my hairstyle, which I really appreciated. Its been a hard one for me to rock, but he was actually really encouraging, and said it suited my style. Nice guys. All of that, and my “small” order of chicken seemed pretty humungous. I liked them.
I went to Bath and Body Works after that to visit Jerilee on their locations first birthday!!! I bought a candle and lotion and left. It was a shorty visit, but I had time and no one to haul with me, so why not?!
I did some quick Superstore shopping before I hit up Value Village. I know it seems silly, but I love going through that store at my leisure, and just finding what I find. Sadly, for my first time ever, I did not find one thing 🙁 I found my ideal slouchy fall/winter boots, two sizes too big. I found a great little winter jacket for Laela, six months too small. I went in specifically to find a pair of shorts. I’m going to a golf day with Bradys work next week, and I need to dress like a golfer. All of my shorts are denim with an unfinished hem. So I need something to wear! My first trip to the change room was every womans “merp merp” experience. I had thought too much of myself and had chosen every pair in a size too small. So that sucked. I got over it, put my own shorts back on, and headed back to the racks to find some bigger shorts. I picked three new pairs to try on. And they all sucked. TIGHT around the waist and balloony in the legs. I gave up and left. I’m not sure I’ve ever left Value Village empty handed. Its probably not a bad thing. Except that I really do need shorts.
On my drive home, I discovered that I am indeed old. I was sooo tired. It was maybe 3pm and I was wiped out. I drove quickly but with my music turned way down. Often my mind runs wild in those quiet moments, and thats usually when my car cries occur. But I didn’t even think. I just drove. About three minutes from home, I saw a motorcycle accident on the side of the road and that was just about enough for me.
I’ve spent the evening with my beautifully family, eating supper, playing toys, watching Overhaulin’, and having baths. Actually, Brady was the golden boy again and bathed both kids. Dekker did better than he has in a while, and I got to be the lucky one to give him a special treat at the end. We don’t really operate much of a reward system around here, as Dekker responds incredibly to verbal praise and celebration, but today he got a chocolate egg. Rather, gold. As I unwrapped it, I was telling him that he had done sooo well not screaming and trusting daddy, and that I thought he would like a special treat. He didn’t hear a word. He was memorized by it, unable to control those little hands just wanting it sooo bad! It was adorable, and he loved the candy. I love him.
Kids are clean, tucked in, and definitely not asleep at all. Moments ago, we looked at the monitor and Dekker was sitting up, while Laela was kneeling in the corner of her crib playing with the Christmas lights. Those kids are trouble. But at least they’re happy and tucked away. Time for a snack and a bath. New bubble bath!!!