Target

Many notable events occurred at Target today:

1. Walked behind a couple talking about their (obviously 1st) soon-to-be-born baby.  She wanted to register for a few toys because that is what people like to buy.  He turns to her, "Honey, the kid won't even play with toys until he's 2 or 3!"  Her response, "I know; they just look fun."  *Note - both parents are in for a rude awakening!!!*

2. Mitchell picked out his first pair of big boy underwear.  We finally settled on Thomas the Train - although it was a tough decision because the Wonder Pets were pretty cool too.  On day two - 0 accidents so far - although the diaper must be on for nap time!  So proud of this kiddo!  He loves his impromptu potty sticker chart - following the examples of the older siblings who are all also working on a sticker chart - although not for the potty.  ;)

3. I lost my child.  For about 2 minutes.  Scary scary scary.  I hate their carts because little Houdini can get out of them, no matter how tight the buckle.  He walked 80% near me through the second part of our shopping trip.  I start loading the conveyor belt, assuming he will stay looking at the candy like all children since the beginning of time.  Not this guy!  I calmly look to the aisle left - then the right.  Then 2 aisles to the left and 2 to the right.  Then comes the fast walk and the slightly panicky voice.  Imagine one slightly-crazed mom checking out the front, the girls section, and headed to Starbucks (with one bewildered cashier wondering what the heck to do with the half-opened bubble gum tape *why is it so easy to open in the first place?* wondering where in the world did her customer go), when I hear a "let's go find your mommy!" and see Mitchell running right back to where I am, laughing and having a jolly old time.  And, yes, much discussion *lecturing* did occur!

Thus ends the delights of a 90 minute Target trip, where one 2 year old DIDN'T have an accident!