1. Dear Crazy Lady from Target,
Thank you for sufficiently freaking out my children today. When you approached me with your hands clenched claiming, "I've been a good girl...please give me a couple dollars," my eldest son's heart was racing and he got a "tingly feeling" up his spine. Way to go! It's commendable that you don't discriminate against ridiculously pregnant women accompanied by three young children with two shopping lists in hand. sweet.
2. Dear White-Haired Lady Buying 4 Loaves of White Bread And a Wedge White of Cheese,
I assure you (AGAIN) that I did not see the "15 items or less" sign. But, I do appreciate you making a nasty comment and rolling your eyes at me several times. Also, I think it's swell that you watched me unload my cart and also waited for the cashier to begin scanning my items before mentioning my error. That was good, because at that point, I COULD DO NOTHING TO REMEDY THE SITUATION. It's a wonder how a woman who can HARDLY maneuver her body through the check-out lane with three children, could miss a sign that the cashier kindly admitted was often missed! But, you're right: I did have more than 15 items. You are right.
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Oh, you make me laugh.
You must know that you're a scene? Three with one on the way. You, my friend, are a magnet for attention and therefore, for the freaky ladies too.
Oh, I'm so sorry, Jenna. I know they are out there. One attacked my 4 year old daughter for knocking on her door by mistake!
You poor thing. I feel for you (and for Miles!) What a fright!
you're exceptionally descriptive. i've got the picture in HD in my head. enjoy the crazies while you can before your "confinement" (as they say in the Austen books).
love,
nj
Sorry, for your grocery store encounters. Yes,I know the grocery store can be quite an experience. I'll never forget when I lived in my last place in Chicago. I decided to venture out after 10pm...big mistake! One man got mad because another man he thought cut in front of him in line. The man who felt he was being cut in front of belted the other guy in the face.(I am not sure the guy realized that he cut,)but,he fell to the floor & his head hit the hard tile floor & I saw blood coming from his head. I was behind them keeping my distance. Later, this man died....it was in the paper. A life changing decision....the other man went to jail. I never went to that store that late again.
Sounds par for the course at either the East Lake Cub or Rainbow across the street. Sorry you had bad experiences and I'm a little concerned for the White-Haired Lady in scenario #2. Have you ever looked at the nutritional information on a loaf of white bread? There's like no dietary fiber in there at all! I don't care how many loaves of white bread she eats, she's not gonna stay regular.
Does if feel as if you should wear a sandwich sign (or at least a button) saying: "Yes I'm very pregnant and Yes the rest of these are mine and NO you should not talk to me!!"???
Oh my gosh!!! There must be something in the air making for all these crazy old ladies at Target. Yesterday, a nasty old woman in a wheelchair was making a telephone call while the kiddos (yes, FOUR of them!) were talking to the sweet cashier behind the service desk. Out of nowhere, psycho-granny lashed out: "Shut up! Can't hear!!!" I look at her and reply: "Um. They're babies!"
Sheesh...
Bless your heart, Jenna.....
James- Surprisingly, it wasn't the Target or Cub on East Lake. Not surprisingly, it was the Target and Cub in Midway. Same diff. And you're right about the white bread...I think that's her problem. She's not regular and thus taking it out on the general public.
Carol- OH. MY. GOSH!
Aubrey- yes. a VERY LARGE sandwich sign. Does Motherhood Maternity carry sandwich signs???
Mandy- I think we know how that lady got in a wheelchair. She got beaten silly for being a meanie. I'm kidding. Really, I am...
Karla Anne- You're too generous. You probably think I reacted the way you would have: godly, meekly, in love...No. At first, I was in shock and about to apologize. But after the second eye roll, I'd had it. (yeah...that's long suffering for ya!) I said, "Oh my?! How in the world could an eight month pregnant woman with three small children POSSIBLY have missed the sign?!!!" Yeah. I wasn't wearing my WWJD maternity shirt.
Jen- could this have been the same lady??? I WAS on the St. Paul side!
Greta- You definitely have been a little bit more of a freak magnet than me. My condolences.
Neely- Thanks. If you love me, you'll (I'm DYING laughing already) go do Double Coupon Wednesdays for me while I'm in my "confinement".
Jenna - Double Coupon Wednesdays? Um.. yeah, I think I have a standing business trip on Wednesdays... how about i bring over meals instead!!? I'm thinking if there is any candidate for a carecalendar, it is gonna be you, girl. i think I just signed up to coordinate. love you and your antics.
Jenna, I still say bless your heart. And I do not always react "godly, meekly, and in love"...unfortunately. Someone you know very well can vouch for that!!
I say, Good for you for speaking up for yourself (in the store)!!
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