A Shoping Cart Tank and a Happy Mom

It is amazing I actually get anything accomplished when I go to the store with my kids. It usually goes something like this.

As we drive to our designated location I threaten, bribe and plead for good behavior.

We proceed to the store.

Then there is a fight of who is going to sit, stand, where or within on the shopping cart.

The kids usually manage to get along and remain quite for the first 2 minutes within in store.

Playing quietly with each other quickly turns into a fight, which then comes tears and most frequently some yelling.

I once again start the threats, bribes and pleas under my breath. (although I'm sure the frustration is written all over my face.)

I get lots of awkward stares from from other random costumers.

A few sympathetic people offer a head shake and a "wow your sure do have your hands full".

I have my list and we proceed on.

I mean what is a mom to do?

Sometimes you just need to run to the store.

This mom has devised a new plan.

It is all about make believe.

Kids love that stuff.

Today we used a rug to create our very own "shopping tank".

The boys pretended to shoot every nice shopper wondering throughout Lowes,

And mom managed to get her shopping done peacefully.

Of course we did get lots of weird looks, a few disgusted faces but we also had a few fun shoppers play along with us.

Kids were happy and having fun = shopping accomplished = happy Mom!