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Today we went to Costco. It was a disaster. You both cried the whole way there over different issues, one being a buckle that could not get buckled ( we waited to drive till you got that sorted out)and the other was a toy that was not being shared. Once we arrived in the store it was laughing and giggling which turned to screaming and crying far too often. There was coats that were thrown out of the cart, shoes being dropped. Items being begged for. We tried every sample there was and the mess that followed. When we walked into the cold area's we snuggled all together to keep warm (you both love that part). When we put the pickle jar in the cart you would have thought Christmas had arrived at your excitement. Then there was the aggressive shampoo lady who made all three of us smell her shampoo. She insisted she put it in our cart even when I said, "no thank you". You must have been making a scene because all the while people are stopping us asking if your twins, if I have my hands full, etc... I honestly felt I was at my whits end. The costco trip was long, you were both silly and cranky and it was really hard. Per routine we always get our drinks and lunch followed by the normal fighting over who gets to give the receipt to the lady at the door (for the record Sydney did it). We go to Costco so often, its the only store where I can contain both of you from running off but, for some reason this trip was exhausting and my patience was very thin. As we were walking out to the car the snow was falling and the bitter wind was blowing so we had to get our coats on, and snow boots too (that took a long time).I put my coat on and pulled my hood over my head, you both laughed till you were snorting. I have no idea why it was so funny to you but it was (maybe I look bad). It was a lot of laughing because we parked so far away. Pretty soon I was laughing too and thinking how someday our Costco trips will end, I won't be battling you two for peace and I'll be walking the aisles alone. You won't be asking why Costco doesn't have doors and pickle jars will loose all their magic. Oh how I love you my little girls.
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I love how you found your way back to the things you'll miss at the end of your post....it's always hard to find the gratitude in the moment but reflecting on it later can be helpful! It's funny...my girls love the gigantic pickle jars too!
I love your honesty! What a great post! I am always the crazy, dishoveled Mommy at Costco who gets to the check out with the cookie boxes opened, the mangos opened..anything to keep them entertained so I can get what I need. I can't imagine getting all bundled up to walk to the car. Actually I can, and did..just not with kids!
I can barely negotiate Costco alone, let alone with little ones! Hats off to you, Laura...both for getting through it in one piece and for recording it in one very engaging "piece" of writing!
Costco makes me crazy with the children to. But I have to say I love the cheap lunch. In fact, Haddie calls it "The Hotdog Store." Maybe we eat there a little too often.
That is so sweet. I actually feel lonely when I go shopping by myself.
Congratulations for making it through Costso so close to Christmas. I loved this post.
How nicely you captured the ups and downs of a trip to Costco. That would have been quite a feat given the weather and Christmas-shopping crowds. You amaze me. :)
There is something about a costco trip that brings out the beastie in my babies too! Congratulations on surviving with a smile still on your face! (teehe)
I love how a nightmare trip turned into a sweet memory that you know will not last long.
So funny, my kids meltdown about who gives the employee the receipt at the end. I do love those double seats in the carts....sometimes. Touching each other or being that close leads to some serious squabbles.
We like to pretend we are "buying" the kids as they are wheeled on the other side of the register. Of course they are always "too expensive" but we will buy them anyway. The employees get a kick out of it and play along and will pretend to scan them. It gives us a few minutes of peace befor the fight over the receipt happens.
Great post!!
What a wonderful way to look at the bright side. I think we all should take more time to remember that these moments, whether they are easy or hard, are fleeting. One day we will do it all alone and as nice as that sounds for a Costco trip or two, we will miss them terribly. Love this post!
Your last two sentences just tear me up! You are so right. I've been really sad lately thinking that Vivian will be starting school in a few years..preschool next year, and I'm just not ready! I want to keep our crazy grocery store trips!
I love your Santa pics ;)
oh, I am so-o glad I am not alone on this one! My boys can drive me absolutely crazy in there. They want to sit in the so called gi-normous cart, then they want to walk, then sample every single thing available! Somehow, I never get to go alone. But know that I am laughing with you and not at you -promise!
This is such a funny story. I have also had the pleasure of seeing you burried under your fur hood and it is as funny as they think it is. Love those cute girls!
What a great post Laura!!! Those girls are so wonderful, and growing up so fast. You put it perfectly, it brought tears to my eyes.
What a neat way to do a post. I have had those days now I just go while the kids are in school and only with my husband.
Oh no, we are going to Costco tomorrow. Guess I better get prepared.
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