Kiersten’s Blog

Thinking that a wagon would be a great gift for my kids from Santa this year, I decided to brave the midnight madness at Toys R Us.  I checked on line before I left in case I could just buy it on line instead.  The good thing about living on the west coast is the sales start 3 hours earlier on line than in the stores.  Sure enough, I could order the wagon.  But it was $12 to ship.  In my stupidness, I decided that to save that $12 shipping fee, I would just make a quick stop at Toys R Us before retiring to bed.  Bad idea.  I stepped in line around 11:45.  I waited in it for a LONG time.  I was COLD!!!  Finally I made it into the store, only to find out that they sold out of the wagons.  I left the store, empty handed, at 1:45.  So much for my black Friday deals this year.  I can’t say I’ll do the Toys R Us sale ever again.  That was too crazy for me.  I couldn’t believe the people standing there in line.  I saw so many parents with their kids!  I DEFINITELY wouldn’t be standing in line, freezing, at 2:00 in the morning with my KIDS!  That’s child abuse!

Other than my Toys R Us disappointment, I had a great day today.  We left the kids with my in-laws last night and will meet them tomorrow to get them back.  It has been such a nice day.  I can’t remember the last time that Taylor and I spend that much time alone together.  It was fun to remember that we’re best friends.  We didn’t do anything spectacular.  We walked to Target.  We ate out.  We braved Wal-Mart.  And we hit up a flooring store.  Oh, and we packed.  Sure, my apartment is a disaster now, but it’s nice to see that things are finally getting put in boxes.  I cleaned out the linen closet and Taylor packed up the books.  I have had a successful day, thanks to my in-laws.  I’m excited to see my kids again.  Of course I miss them, but I know they’re in good hands and it was fabulous to have a day alone with Taylor.  Now if our house would just close…