tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post6200033616442990498..comments2023-10-15T09:50:34.893-06:00Comments on Footprints in the Butter: Shopping aloneDebrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416139988162419457noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-81261988153043924032011-09-11T00:43:32.109-06:002011-09-11T00:43:32.109-06:00What a great post. I sometimes think it would be ...What a great post. I sometimes think it would be great to shop without the kids. Yes, sometimes it;s far easier without the smaller ones, but often it's fun to shop with the older ones. They go get things, spot other offers you've not seen and generally be a help - even if it does take a bit longer.nickandkatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01233043019902652572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-37913157616693794562011-09-05T21:20:14.225-06:002011-09-05T21:20:14.225-06:00If it's grocery shopping, I like to have them ...If it's grocery shopping, I like to have them with me. If it's shopping where I have to look, and compare, and decide, or try on.. well.. those kids of trips can go either way. Still, when they aren't there, it's weird. They are like celebrities when we shop, so they love it. Every aisle, counter and checkout is another smiling face saying hello to the boys. The bakery ladies know them, the pharmacist knows them, the deli ladies know them, and so on. They love that, and it's a chance to practice their social skills. <br />Great post.<br />-CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926937009188072257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-39558664702241546542011-09-05T21:07:46.573-06:002011-09-05T21:07:46.573-06:00My helpers are too expensive. I spend less when I ...My helpers are too expensive. I spend less when I go alone :)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479304857245688749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-36541080884772003202011-09-05T20:29:22.597-06:002011-09-05T20:29:22.597-06:00For a while I thought it easier to shop on my own ...For a while I thought it easier to shop on my own than answer the "can we get?" question from my kids repeatedly or the "are you playing hooky?" to my kids by complete strangers. Now, when I shop without my oldest daughter, I miss her help. I need to plan more lessons with my kiddos like the ones that you incorporated naturally.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688544739099660946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-23140798477666899452011-09-05T17:29:20.273-06:002011-09-05T17:29:20.273-06:00My daughter is 8 and most of the time she is a big...My daughter is 8 and most of the time she is a big help with the shopping. Every once in a while though, I get this strange, hyper look alike child who is not much help at all...lol! That said, I do most of my shopping with her and we enjoy each others company.Our Homeschool Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389202021791451546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-50169055233566371822011-09-05T17:27:20.504-06:002011-09-05T17:27:20.504-06:00Isn't that the truth? I enjoy being able to s...Isn't that the truth? I enjoy being able to shop for certain things without my helpers, but overwhelmingly, I don't know what to do without them!<br /><br />PS...I'll keep you posted on God & the History of Art!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964905458394341000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-65892814254242818272011-09-05T15:56:31.186-06:002011-09-05T15:56:31.186-06:00I agree completely. It feels weird when my daughte...I agree completely. It feels weird when my daughter is not with me when I shop, and I miss not only the help but the chance to talk. I also expected more of my daughter when she was younger, and for the most part, she met those expectations.Heather @ Marine Corps Nomadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704044370479709930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-30428273298229529132011-09-05T13:50:17.385-06:002011-09-05T13:50:17.385-06:00Wow, Debra. Great thoughts. I usually do shop with...Wow, Debra. Great thoughts. I usually do shop with my children, too. I don't have that problem with my kids asking for all sorts of things, either, because they know we cannot afford them. Yes, they do ask for the free cookies which two of our stores give away, but that is it.<br /><br />My older kids are huge helpers with the bags, too, and buckling in the little ones and even occupying them in the cart.<br /><br />I'm not sure mine have learned the "value of the coupons" lesson yet, though. They are supposed to be helping me clip and organize the coupons, and let's just say that I don't think we've clipped a single coupon since we began school nearly 3 weeks ago. :(Michelle Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08447079002738068749noreply@blogger.com