Screaming Mall Mama

So we adventured out to the mall today in hopes of finding some cheap on sale outfits to wear to the Braves game this weekend. Our day started with Andie's foot appointment and then to the UPS store to return some shoes for Waylon. All went well. I was surprisingly proud of myself for waking up at 9:15 and having to get to our first stop at 10:00. My wonderful husband let me sleep....not remembering the appt. So, reflecting on how well I handled all that, listening to Keith, and calmly chatting with my babies, we decided to head to the mall. All was great, we got some shopping done and even found some deals. Then, the fact that I only had the single stroller took effect on Andie Jewel. She wanted me to hold her. So I did, as I pushed Waylon down the mall. Still proud of my composure we decided to hold off on lunch for a while. Not so bright. One more stop I told myself. So, I gave Andie my favorite viva la glam lipstick to keep her occupied. It did. She had on more lipstick than a model at a photoshoot. She lagged behind us, putting on more lipstick for next 30 minutes. We had lunch and then decided to shop some more. By the end of the trip I was screaming to Andie to stay with us and to stop applying viva la glam. The lady in Baby Gap probably called dfacs on me and I'll be in jail for being a lunatic come tomorrow. By the time we got in the car we were all three crying and exhausted. My my, no one told me days at the mall were over after a 3 and almost 2 year old. As they were asleep before we got out of the parking lot, I got myself together and came to my senses of how ridiculous it was for me to expect them to handle all that. I can't blame them.