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Guess where I took the girls on Friday? They had the day off for some kind of a "Teacher Work Day" and, even though I do have a day care provider, I decided to take the day off with them. I have to admit, it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be. In fact, I had a pretty good time.
I went with a couple of my friends and their children, plus, we took one of Chickie's friends with us (pictured on the left). The adults were able to actually sit at a table and, you know, have this thing called a conversation.
By the time we were ready to go, I had just about emptied my bank account (HA HA), and everyone was pretty tired. One of my friends had to go make a stop at PetSmart, and, of course, I would be cutting off my children's extremities (or so I'm told), if we did not go with them. So much for taking my own car.
For those of you not aware, PetSmart is the pet shop of all pet shops. And Lord have mercy on me, they have LIVE animals. Of all kinds. If I wouldn't have stuck to my guns, we would have come home with a hamster and a chinchilla. Heck, I was tempted to buy a bird.
I made it out of there alive, with only a bottle of water conditioner for the fish. That was close.
Yesterday, we picked up all the necessities for one of the Halloween costumes and today, we'll get the stuff for the other one and then that will be behind me. I only hope I can handle Christmas shopping this year in such a timely manner.
Hope you all have a fabulous Sunday. For those of you who have little kids, do you have your Halloween costumes bought for them yet? What are your little munchkins going to be?
Comments
oh you should have totally bought the chinchilla! that would be cool (in your house, not mine ;) )
michele sends her regards.
Posted by: honestyrain at October 15, 2006 11:23 AM
The Petsmarts are enormous around here. Ours has a dog grooming service in house too so you can watch it through a glass wall. Good for you to not come home with a zoo.
Posted by: Pearl at October 15, 2006 5:34 PM
I am no where near ready for Halloween. I have to admit being ready will probably occur the day before. I try to avoid places like PetSmart, I have problems saying no to animals hence the 3 dogs and 3 cats.
Posted by: Melonie at October 15, 2006 11:00 PM
I have the pattern AND the fabric bought for Noah's costume. Brendan hasn't decided what he wants to be yet.
He was thinking of wearing a fairy costume and covering himself in plastic axed and fake blood & he also wanted a knife sticking out of his head.
It's a work in progress
Posted by: Pamalamadingdong at October 16, 2006 12:09 AM
I begged Brad to let me bring home a new puppy this weekend. He wouldn't let me though.
Crash is going to be the Incredible Hulk and Bump is going to be an Imperial Stormtrooper this year for Halloween. :-)
Posted by: Heather at October 16, 2006 12:15 AM
I've never visited before, but I will be back because of this part of one sentence "...it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought...". I love it that you wrote what I frequently think!
Posted by: Irish Goddess at October 17, 2006 10:04 PM
