Alex's Adventure

It was Alex's turn to go to the grocery with me this week.

I will admit that I wasn't looking forward to it after

that trip with Spencer! LOL! And since I had to go

to both Kroger and Sam's Club, I was fearful that

it would be too much for him...and me! And I almost

just went by myself. You know that 'hanging by a

thread' feeling? I had it...and just wasn't feeling

strong enough for an outing with him. But I

knew that I would be disappointed in myself for

not getting him out of the house this week.

They need as much socialization as possible, even

if it's more work for me.

On the way, I noticed that Alex had his fingers crossed.

He only does this when he's anxious about something.

Awww...poor buddy. He had a little smirk on his face

at the same time, though, so maybe it was more just

anticipation instead of anxiety. I told him it was going

to be fun...food, after all, is his favorite thing! ha.

Here's that smirk I'm talking about. It's almost as if he's trying not to smile! ha. He's so much better at pushing the cart than Spencer...I only held on to the front to steer instead of holding back the speed. :)

And because he was slower, I actually got pictures,

unlike Spencer's trip where I was on speed control

the whole time...saving lives of other shoppers! See my tomato plants? Already in big pots and a nice trellis. I can't seem to talk anybody at home into running the tiller in the garden for me. I've decided we won't do the garden. Instead of nagging, I'll just hand over the receipt for 2 potted plants. ha. Reminds me of that Ruth Graham quote, "There comes a time for a wife to stop submitting and start outwitting!" I so love that!

"Mom...please...this is getting embarrassing!

Nobody else has their camera in here!"

We went through the drive thru at Burger King. I told Alex if he did the 'sign' for 'please' that he could have super-sized french fries. I even caught it on camera...although a bit blurry! :) The sign is an open hand like he is doing, and you rub in a circle on your chest.

And he enjoyed his fries as we drive home!

I was so glad he came along!

Harry is next week! :)