Chemainus Foods is closing and they were having a "closing out sale" and everything was at least 40% off, some things upward of 80%. I decided to go Wednesday to check it out when the store opened at 9:30. We had to be at Tiny Tumblers at 10:30 in Crofton, so I figured we had tons of time to go quick and look around and pick up some deals. I was FLOORED when I got there and there was a line!! Q and I got in line, and really quickly tons of people were in line behind us! I figured once the doors opened at 9:30 the line would move quickly (it was currently 9:28)....however we soon found out that the store actually opened its doors at 9, since there was a line up starting at 7:30!!! Come on people! That is insane!!! So they were letting people in as other people left the store. I debated leaving, but I figured the drive out should be at least for something...
We got in around 9:45 and realized that there was no carts. This whole situation just made me laugh - typical small town. There's a deal happening, so we all have to gather! I at least brought a few of our reusable grocery bags and was able to snag a bin that I could carry. The deals were pretty decent! I was able to stock up on lots of dry goods. I was actually so nervous while I was shopping that I was sweating (those that know me, know that I rarely really sweat, so this shows just how nervous I was). We never ever just go grocery shopping and randomly spend money. It's always very calculated and with a list in a hand, and everything we buy is for a specific meal and gets eaten. We don't often have extra or excess food stocked up in our cupboards. We knew that we would be spending extra because of the deals and budgeted for it, knowing it will pay off next month... but I was SO nervous. It felt weird! But Q was awesome, keeping close to me and helping me carry bags. The last aisle we went down was the cereal one... I grabbed us Cheerios, and kept walking. I hear her running behind me and then I hear her little voice say "Mama! You forgot something! I got it!" And she was carrying a big box of Fruit Loops! Too funny!! We don't usually buy sugar cereal unless it's Christmas, or a really special treat, but how could I say no to that?! My hands were VERY full, so I told her she could get it, but she had to carry it to the till. The box was huge and awkward for her, but she carried it the whole way and did not complain once. Funny how she can become so determined when its something she really wants... haha!
We made it to Tiny Tumblers, just a little bit late. She loves this class. Easy, laid-back and lots for her to do and skills to show off. It's actually really awesome to see her in a class like this, because I see lots of her gymnastics skills coming out, and you can really see how strong she is when she's with other kids her age. She is also really good at waiting her turn, and knows that when someone is on a piece of equipment she has to wait until they are fully off. All things that gymnastics has taught her!
It's amazing to see the difference just a few months can make! Here she is tackling the balance beam like a champ
We unloaded all the food once we got home and I took a picture of it all before putting it away to send to Jon! I was so proud. Despite being so anxious and feeling really uncomfortable with just randomly shopping, I was able to do it and we got a good haul! All this, and I spent barely over $100. Awesome!! Jon was actually sad that he missed out, he is so funny like that. He wanted to go back the next day, so we went and got a few more things - this time we looked in our pantry to see what we were low on and had more of a list. We are now so fully stocked!!!!
Playing Hide and Seek... can you see her little legs? She constantly wants to "hide" and asks to play all the time... even if she hears someone coming into the room, she will yell "HIDE!" and then dive her head under a blanket/pillow. So funny! I love that she is totally unaware that we can see her body.
Funny story about the Fruit Loops - the next morning Jon was getting her breakfast and she asked for that cereal. He says sure, and then says to her something to the effect of "You sure are a lucky girl that Mommy got these for you as special treat" to which she responds with "No Dad, I got them myself. Mommy not buy them". So because she picked it up and carried it to the till, that means she bought them herself, not me. What a funny kid! Her brain is the best.
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