After Marquie finished packing we headed up to the airport. After dropping her off we headed over to the mall for a bite as we would need the calories to prepare us for the task ahead. We then tried to find some new pants for the boys. We didn't realize how difficult it would be to find a nice pair of khakis for Michael, but apparently he is too skinny for his height according to the clothing industry. We were able to get him some jeans (size 14-ahhhhh) and nice corduroys, so that will have to do. I just have to include the fact that the jeans were $10 and the corduroys were only $5. There is something about being a girl and just having to share those facts. :) Also, it is awesome shopping in a place where you have choices and sales!!!
After dragging them around shopping, because well, we have been shopping deprived for just a little too long, we headed over to Borders. I did not realize the riot this would cause. The boys were so excited and asked very kindly if they could come in. The question made me smile because we made them come into every store including the ones they wouldn't enjoy but were then afraid they would miss Borders. The real challenge at Borders is getting them past the vestibule. I am grateful that my boys like books, and boy do they love books! We spent plenty of time just looking around. I did buy a couple of books for the boys for school including a super huge book on animals from the Smithsonian which we just had to have. Funny enough every book we bought was found in the vestibule. Oh the irony.
By then it was after 5 and we decided we should feed the boys, so we looked around for a place to eat. It was a challenge, though, because the first place we stopped had plumbing issues and would not be opening. Then, the next place had a 30 minute wait-with three hungry boys that was not an option. Finally, we opted to eat at the Hy-Vee buffet. I know, you are thinking that is a pretty lame dinner, but it was a pretty impressive buffet. The boys ate everything from sesame chicken to pizza to fruit and everything in between. I'm pretty sure they overate which doesn't happen often. And they loved it which is what was really important.
It was a great day of fun and shopping (and yes we even squeezed in our grocery shopping) as a family and super fun to spend it together!
2 comments:
I LOVE that their most exciting store is Borders!
What a fun day! We've been furniture shopping recently (we decided it was time to give up our "student" decor). Let me just say, shopping is miserable with toddlers. So, I'm a bit jealous of your story. Whenever I think of a "nice evening out" I soon realize, it's really easier to just stay home unless we're going to the park. Ahh, someday.
And I hear you on the "skinny" kid thing. I think they are all healthy. It's not like they don't eat! ! ! All day! ! !
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