Saturday, September 4, 2010

voice of reason

I took the girls to the mall to return a few things. With Lauren and Audrey in the stroller and Ella trotting alongside we'd be in and out in no time.

I entered the mall through Nordstrom only to discover it was the Half-Yearly Sale. Overflowing racks of discounted shoes beckoned. "Girls," I said, "Let's just look here a minute." I steered the stroller to the end of the 7 aisle for a quick look.

"You don't need any shoes," Lauren said, flatly. "You already have shoes, you don't need any more shoes, and you're not here to buy shoes." It was quiet, then two ladies in separate aisles burst out laughing.

The one closest to me said, "Sounds like your husband has her trained."

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