Of Grocery Stores and Shopping Carts

Being the mother of two has made me reevaluate the way I make even simple decisions.  Take grocery shopping.  Normally I can put Liam in the front and throw Sarah in the back, unless I have two many groceries, and then I have to go to Wegmans.  Why?  Not because of the fabulous bakery or fresh sushi but because of the fact that the carts at Wegmans have seats for two kids in the front of the cart.  Teeter may be closer, Walmart might have better prices but neither one of them will help me prevent the  meltdown that comes when Sarah doesn't understand why Liam can't sit in the back of the cart ... yet.

The only downside is close proximity to each other does allow for easy hair pulling.  And as I have yet to break down and cut either one of their hair, there is quite a bit of real estate there.  But the positive is that Sarah is an adorable big sister who loves snuggling with Liam when he gets upset.  I'm not sure if it helps, but she loves putting her arm around him and saying "It's ok buddy" over and over again.

So when I have both kids and need to get more than just a couple things it's off to Wegmans.  Or Costco, as they also have the two-seated shopping cart (and the added bonus of the giant cart where Sarah can sit in the back and fit along with the two kitchen sinks I inevitably buy).  Now if only Target would understand the brilliance that is this invention, my life would be complete (and so so so much easier).

Their first time side by side.