from the mom
6:50 p.m. Dad gets the kids ready while Mom gets presentable and checks diaper bag for diapers, wipes, burp rag, and a set of clothes for the wee one.
6:58 p.m. Everyone buckled in and blankets and passy available on demand (kept with mother so the brother doesn't snag it)
7:01 p.m. Depart
7:19 p.m. Arrive at Men's Wearhouse so the dad can look at what he wants for Christmas. Ben adores hiding in the clothes; try to keep him from looking in the alterations drawers. Keep Kyrie out of the path of foot traffic.
7:36 p.m. Depart MW and head for Borders.
7:39 p.m. Arrive Borders. R takes son to kids' section where he quickly picks out a Christmas gift. M comes with daughter and encourages R to shop alone while he watches kids. She returns to discover that the diaper bag is needed for son. Buys his gift; takes it to the car; retrieves diaper bag. M takes care of that.
8:17 p.m. Stop by the mall. Check out a stroller for two. Buy one gift at a store. Daughter decides she is hungry and can't wait another minute. Locate ladies lounge in JC Penney. Change her. Feed her. Change her again. Locate M and Ben in the kid's play area in the mall. It is now after 9. We are exhausted but we managed to find three needed items. Success.
1 comment:
Hooray for success!
By the way, did you know that Kyri's name is in Phantom of the Opera, the book by Gaston Leroux? Erik (the Phantom) talks about that song you mentioned towards the end of the book. Pretty cool!
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