Not My Finest Moment

We were in Wal-Mart the other day. When it was time to cash out Paul went to the car, both of the kids said that they were going to go out with him. At the last minute Wyatt changed his mind.

So Paul and Josie went out to the car and Wyatt and I were in the store in the check out lane when Wyatt asked if he could look at Pokemon cards (of course), so I said 'Yes, for a few minutes'.

I get all checked out, life is good. I get out to the car, no one is there yet so I start putting our stuff in the car. Laddy Da, putting groceries in the trunk.

I see Paul and Josie walk up the car...when Paul says "Where is Wyatt?"

To which, I answer "Isn't he with you?"

"Uh-no." Looking at me like I was completely insane.

All of a sudden a REALLY big light bulb went off "Holy Crap! I left him in the store!"

I left the cart and our stuff with Paul and hurried into the store, hoping that Wyatt was still oblivious to my parenting shortfall, looking at his beloved Pokemon cards.

No such luck.

I walked into the store, Wyatt was standing just inside; not crying, but most definitely on the verge of tears (and who could blame him). As soon as he saw me, he started crying.

I don't think I have ever felt so bad in my life.

I apologized and explained my mistake...he is fine now, but will most likely be more Leary in the future about leaving me at the checkout.

Wyatts' Encounter with a Super Model

Wyatt and I were in a gas station the other day, waiting in line when all of a sudden he says to me - wide eyed "Mom, I think I just saw a SUPER MODEL walk in!"

I must admit that I was expecting to hear something regarding Pokemon and honestly didn't hear what he had said "What?" I asked, still expecting to hear some stat of a revered pokemon.

But nope, instead I heard "A super model Mom. Look, over there." Pointing to the girl in question.

Sure enough there was a high school girl all decked out for prom. She had on a shiny pink dress (a bit low-cut, which he noticed), heels, her hair and make-up all done up...she did look like a super model next to the backdrop of the gas station.

I told him that I would explain to him why she was all dressed up when we got back out to the car.

His response...all starry eyed "No, Mom. I just want to wonder."

Oh my, my little man is sure growing up quickly.