Shopping joys

• Ok
• So this is why I have an empty refrigerator and bare cupboards. I drop Elizabeth off at preschool and decide to make a quick run to the store for a few essentials.
• I only have Mia, it shouldn't be too bad.
• I stop in the frozen food area because my phone rings. While I am on the phone, Mia spots the popsicles and decides she wants them. She pulls them out and puts them in the cart. I take them out of the cart, she screams and rolls around on the floor.
• I am still on the phone, trying to talk to my brother in law about a house project .
• She pulls the popsicles out again and puts them in the cart. (she won't stay in the seat) I take them out of the cart and put them away. Tantrum number 2, more floor rolling and screaming.
• I am finished with my call at this point and head to the register. Check out goes somewhat smoothly thanks to a "stranger"(this will always keep her quiet, I need to shop with a "stranger" from now on) talking to Mia and keeping her quiet.
• As we walk out I ask her if she is ready to go. She has her hands behind her back as we walk out. I find a pack of gum in her hands.
• My daughter, the shop lifter!
• Again, this is a minor trip to the store. This is why I hate grocery shopping. Thank goodness this trip was only ten minutes long!