Super Shopping…

Hubby came down with the flu yesterday. Normally, I pick up our son, and he stops at the grocery store if we are missing an item or two for dinner since shopping with a six month old is difficult.

Last night, hubby requested brown rice water for dinner to calm his stomach, but was unable to get to the store from his ‘deathbed’ on the couch.

Naturally, I’m all out of brown rice and naturally, it’s pouring down rain for my afternoon commute home.

I picked up our son, circled the grocery store parking lot for a spot, and struggled to get him out of his car seat without getting either of us soaked. I run inside, manage to step into a huge puddle of water that looked deceptively small, and grimace as water fills my hi-heels.

I walk the grocery store aisle, trying desperately not to slip with my wet shoes, and grab a bag of brown rice. Usually, after grabbing the item I need, I make a quick circle of the store, check out the sale items or grab produce. I always purchase at least one item not on my grocery list – an item I don’t necessarily need.

I looked down at my sweet son, smiling despite his snotty nose and swollen teething gums. Nope. No circle around the store. I went straight to the checkout. I didn’t even grab a pack of gum from the check stand. Total bill? $2.

Gone are my days of leisure grocery spending.

Who needs to go on a debt diet? Just bring a baby.

Posted by Beks on January 26, 2012 at 5:00 AM in Life Experiences | 3 Comments »
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jocelyn responded:
Posted: January 26th, 2012 at 7:44 am
Absolutely right about how bringing a baby grocery shopping can save you money. There’s no longer time to take a walk around the store to see what’s on sale, you’re in and out.
Michelle responded:
Posted: January 26th, 2012 at 9:24 am
Seems like everyone is sick lately! I have the stomach flu.
Jen from Boston responded:
Posted: January 26th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
@Michelle – I saw an article last week that norovirus is back And a friend in Upstate New York is dealing with her children having stomach flu I’ve been washing my hands diligently.

I hope you feel better soon!