Friday, March 26, 2010

Threes.

Getting breakfast soon. Then a shower. Getting kids ready.


Leaving the house. Going to bank. Probably Starbucks too.


Heading down south. Instead of north. Because of snow. More, stupid snow.


Lunch with John. Chick-Fil-A. It's Sarah's choice. The reason being? Honey-mustard love.


Then the mall. Kids need stuff. Shoes and clothes. They keep growing.


So we'll shop. At the mall. My favorite place. [Insert sarcasm here.]


I won't complain. No, I won't. Today's a gift. I will enjoy. I will laugh. I will shop. Joyfully and generously. With my peeps.


I'll be back. Tomorrow, I think. Telling my tale. Of family day. Of mall survival. Of happy kids. Of finding joy. And a pretzel. 


Peace out, peeps.


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Which are you? A mall lover? A mall hater? A middle-grounder? Tell me why! 
Posted by mer@lifeat7000feet at 8:48 AM
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17 comments:

Stephanie said...

I don't know that I'm a mall lover or hater - I just don't go. It is just way easier to do my shopping online with three munchkins than going to the mall.

Friday, March 26, 2010 9:01:00 AM
O Mom said...

I used to be a Mall lover, but now it seems too overwhelming. I'm now much more about the outlet stores and the little off the beaten path stores.

Friday, March 26, 2010 9:26:00 AM
Lindsay said...

Like the variety that a mall offers though I tend to make a list and plan my shopping carefully. Since relocating to a small town from a sizable and growing city, I've become a catalog and online shopper only. Just not worth an hour's drive to in search of items I like.

Friday, March 26, 2010 9:50:00 AM
Becky said...

I just can't be a mall hater b/c I LOVE the Great American Cookie Co....chewy chocolate supreme!!

I guess that makes me a middle grounder. I don't like all the people or all the "smell" places that overpower the senses. However, I do like being able to shop w/a little peace when w/the family. I can easily send them along since there are so many places in one building!

Friday, March 26, 2010 9:54:00 AM
mel @ the larson lingo said...

What a fun day you have planned!
I like the mall, especially after having kids because all the stores are right there & you don't have to load & unload them time after time.

Friday, March 26, 2010 10:52:00 AM
Sami said...

Love. And all I really need is one tiny little bag to carry with something that I got for a great deal. Oh, and now I want a pretzel. :)

Friday, March 26, 2010 11:45:00 AM
Amber said...

I used to be a mall-lover, but now I hate it.

I prefer a Target anyday.

And only then without the children.

Friday, March 26, 2010 12:45:00 PM
Katrina @ Pics, Pages & Purls said...

I'm a middle of the row when it comes to malls...I go into the stores that I like (maybe 2 or 3) then get something to eat like lunch or a hot pretzel. Then I go home.

Friday, March 26, 2010 2:11:00 PM
jeanie@mageditor.blogspot.com said...

I am a completely rabid mall hater. I hate the feeling of being enclosed IN the mall, the people, the food, the stores...but then...I hate shopping. I just don't enjoy it at all. I usually send my credit card with my kiddos and they buy their own stuff. They love it, I love it.

Friday, March 26, 2010 2:49:00 PM
Sitesx6 said...

I'm a mall hater. I am a "get in -get what you need and get out" type of girl.

I don't like to window shop or browse.

My daughter is a mall lover (age 11) so I try to endure it for her sake.

The fact that there is a Barnes and Noble in our mall is what saves me. I can browse there forever.

If I had a million dollars-I'd be reformed and a born again mall lover. :)

Friday, March 26, 2010 3:29:00 PM
Kathy said...

Love the threes! Read "No Talking"? By Andrew Clements. His books rock! We're big fans.

I avoid malls. Whenever humanly possible. They're too cluttered.

Enjoyed your post. Made me smile. Thanks for blogging!

Friday, March 26, 2010 3:39:00 PM
Kecia said...

I'm a recovering shopaholic. Used to shop away my sorrows/loneliness at Hulen Mall in FW. But now that I've broken free, I sometimes love the mall, sometimes don't! Progress.
Everytime you say "peeps" I want to eat one.

Friday, March 26, 2010 9:18:00 PM
Gretchen said...

A haiku for you:

Target is great fun
Unless it has to fit well
Nordstrom's can't be beat

I'm a middle grounder. I usually try to nickel and dime myself to death at discount stores, then finally give in and buy one or 2 pieces for $$$ at Nordies. Then I work all the cheapo stuff around those.

Friday, March 26, 2010 10:59:00 PM
Brenda said...

Aw, sorry you couldn't head up north.
I would say I'm a middle grounder. Not huge on shopping at the mall unless there's something specific I need. I think I'd rather do Target. or thrifting!

Saturday, March 27, 2010 12:16:00 AM
Michele said...

I'm a honey mustard lover :) I love going to the mall, but honestly, the prices are higher than Ross, Marshalls, or TJ Max (these are normally where I go). . .so I don't make it very often. Have fun!!!

Saturday, March 27, 2010 2:08:00 AM
Angie @ Flibbertigibberish said...

I don't mind the mall so much, I just try to go as little as possible. It's just too tempting. I find myself just "wanting, wanting, wanting" and I don't like it. It's easier to just stay away and not know what I'm missing! In fact, it's been that way for a few years now, and I don't really enjoy shopping anymore. I think it's really a good thing.

But that said... my kids keep growing too!!!! And for the first time EVER, Emma actually asked me to take her shopping. And so it begins...

Saturday, March 27, 2010 9:21:00 AM
Becca~CapturingSimpleJoys said...

I don't mind the mall if I know what I need, can get in and get out! Otherwise it just stresses me out. Shopping for myself for clothes in a mall is not only overwhelming but depressing because everything seems so expensive (I'm cheap when it comes to spending money on clothes for myself).

Saturday, March 27, 2010 8:19:00 PM

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