I did it. And I'm so proud. Yesterday, yes folks, only 6 weeks after having Caleb, I ventured to Walmart with BOTH, yes I said both, boys. All. By. My. Self. :)
It wasn't easy. And quite frankly, there were times I would ask someone to come with me even when I had just Luke to deal with. (hey, a 2 year old at walmart...is one handful!) So, needless to say, I was quite terrified to go alone...with 2 kids. But, after I saw a woman coming out of walmart 2 weeks ago with FIVE, yes 5!!, girls in tow (one on her hip, one in the cart full of groceries, and 3 holding on to the cart) I said to myself, "okay, if she can do it, then surely I can handle just 2! Caleb can't even talk back yet!"
So, I planned it. Got up in the morning. No time for a shower. Fed Caleb. Got dressed. Luke got up. Dressed Caleb. Got Luke some breakfast. Dressed Caleb again (darn refux!!), changed his poopy diaper. Dressed Luke. Packed the bag. Changed Luke's poopy diaper (yes...we are still in diapers...that's a different story!) Made sure I had snacks and juice for Luke. and 40 minutes later...we were out the door!!! whoo hoo!
We got to Walmart. And I even got a 3rd row parking spot, which is rare for me, and got the boys out of the car. Luke held my hand and didn't even fight me about getting in the cart. I handed him his snacks and our journey started.
And after only one opened carton of juice, 10+ times of telling Luke to sit down in the cart, one bottle feeding, and 4 burp sessions later, we were at the check out. And no one was crying!
All in all, it was a nice trip to Walmart. If there could ever be a nice trip to that place, and we all made back in one piece. That picture prooves it. Hopefully next time is just as easy......
6 comments:
Hey there...the avon walmart has NEW kiddie carts! Instead of the old ones where the bigger kid sat on a little stump by yourlegs...they are up by the front of the car facing out and they have a seatbelt too! graham loved it! i took a 5 month old i babysit and graham the other day...the cart was a lifesaver...it also was SO much easier to use than the old walmart kiddie carts! :)
Hooray for your first adventure with both kids by yourself! I know for me, it was really scary for me! Now I'm just use to it! You GO girl! Don't worry about still being in diapers. Lilly still is. For a few days she is so into potty training and then bam the next few days avoids it like a plague! LOL Hang in there Momma! You are doing a great job!
WTG Mommy!
-nikki+4
What an accomplishment!! I have not ventured shopping with both boys, but I have taken them to the park a couple of times and out to eat. You are a champ!
Thanks for the advice Lindsay! I usually go to plainfield walmart cause it's a tad bit closer, but for future reference, I may have to hit up Avon!! thanks.
YAY!! I remember the first time I took mine. It's a bit overwhelming to think about but once it's done it doesn't seem that bad....well until you put the oldest in underwear and forget to go potty and he pee's all over the cart, food, and ground!! It's fun being a mom!!!!
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