Alex is getting quite comfortable with his surroundings and our regular errands. Today, he wanted to go outside to test out his new Lightning McQueen umbrella, but only after the heavy rain stopped. ('Too much rain', he agreed.) He took it with him on our walk to the supermarket today.
Once we got to the parking lot entrance, he told me 'No supermarket. Balloon store!' That's Alex's way of telling me that he wants to go to Trotta's drug store first, probably for their large selection of toys. We had some fun looking at all of the toys and Alex behaved himself in listening to my restrictions. (No.More.Cars.) We tried out a preschooler laptop and a guitar. We looked at the books and I settled on a 'Book About Me' drawn in Dr. Suess style. Leaving the store was another story. On one occasion he told me 'Wait! I forgot something!' while he darted back down the aisle, pretending to look at different toys. On another occasion, he scooted away from me while I looked at the books - dashing right back to the toy aisle. 'I had to see this computer', he told me when I came into the toy aisle. Then he told me about all of the things he 'needs', such as a new giant schoolbus, or another fire engine, or maybe another dump truck.
I found a discounted toy set with a Buzz Lightyear figure and Alex was happy. Then, with a happy Alex, we could finally set off to get our groceries.
We got to the cart island outside the supermarket and I asked Alex if he'd like to ride in the cart. 'No riding! I'm not riding! I'm a driver!'
Yes, I noticed.
Alex got to push the cart while Mommy helped steer. He did OK for a first time navigating
Monday, May 3
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