Win some....lose some

  I wanted to head to the mall today since outdoor activities were out of the question.  There is a mall about 35 minutes from our house that has a nice little play area that is for toddlers.  I figured that I would kill two birds with one stone and take the boys.  I have done this a million times and (for the most part) it is no big deal.  I have a system....take lots of snacks and  make sure that Braxton is secured in the stroller.  Plus, if things get out of hand I will just leave.

  We get to the mall and the boys are excited that they will get to play there.  (I am excited because I have a coupon from the The Limited burning a hole in my wallet.)  I find a shirt that I like in 2 minutes and go to check out.....only to realize that I left my wallet at home!  Oh well, some times getting out of the door is enough of a victory.  The kids had fun playing at the "park"  and they fell asleep on the way home.  THAT is a victory.