We live around 20 minutes
from the almost big city, which
has much nicer veggies, fruit
and stuff! and is less expensive
then local little town grocery. It’s
always a treat for me to venture
out there. Of course with all the
snow around here venturing out
means bundling up and preparing
to be chilled to the bone and that’s
before you step into the the
parking lot of the store
…according to my Mom.
But by the time you are in the big box shopping for groceries…you realize that you have over dressed. So off come the mittens, the scarf is unwound, and the process of regretting the extra layer of long underwear that is starting to make your ankles sweat starts.
If you shop with my Mom you will always be asked if you have mitts with you, and a scarf, and are you never dressed warmly enough. To make her happy on goes the extra sweater, the winter coat, the mitts are in the pockets, and the scarf is wound around my neck.
After all we could have a breakdown on a major hiway, the cell phone could be uncharged, and for once the relatively busy hiway could be deserted. She believes in leaving nothing to chance, and I believe she still thinks I am 10 years old.
But that woman can still out shop me any day, and she is in her late 70’s.
I came home yesterday with sore feet, after spending 5 hours shopping with her, it took us that long to wander through the mall, and hit two big box retailers…not bad eh?
We managed to fit lunch in there also, and a short visit to our local library.
At the end she turned to me and offered me some Smarties, [chocolate candy only in Canada eh?] and said “that was fun.”
“ Fun ? ”
You mean driving in below zero temperatures, getting in and out of a freezing truck, hauling 12.5 pounds of beef fat for the birds, 10 bags of groceries from two big box retailers, and getting feet so sore I can hardly walk, is fun?
Yep, it was fun.
Lets do it again some day, and I look forward to it Mom.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
It's good to be treated like a 10 year old by your Mother! Treasure these special memories with her!
ReplyDeleteYou are blessed to still have your dear mum looking out for you Jen. What gorgeous photos you shared today. I can't get over all the snow you have. I love the contrast of the white snow and the dark wood. Hugs. Pam
ReplyDeleteI was out with my mom yesterday too ~ hitting antique malls and junk shops. It was SO much fun! We are so lucky to have such wonderful shopping partners..
ReplyDeleteCherish those shopping trips. The last one my mom and I had, I pushed her in a wheelchair and piled her lap full of packages, we laughed and giggled like two highschool girls. So much fun. Snow and cold on the other hand is not fun!!!
ReplyDeleteI go. Through that dressing down in the stores too. But if you don't put it all on first you freeze. Enjoy those shopping trips with your mom.
ReplyDeleteSmarties are a great treat in UK countries.
sounds like a perfect day!!! I hope inherited your mums stamina!!!!!Beautiful photos!I buy smarties for my grandson , he moved to the States with his mum when she married.Our Grandsons step dad is a Michigander,
ReplyDeleteThe bundling up for the cold and then overheating in the stores drives me crazy. We have this crazy warm weather right now too and yesterday when I was walking I had to strip off the coat, earmuffs and gloves - do you think it could be me overheating lol ?
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
Sounds like a lovely day with your Mum.... and sounds just like my Mum "aren't you cold without a hat"! And I too, wear my ski pants and big boots when I drive to our "little" town that is 20 minutes away... because my hubby says "you never know if you're going to get stuck" and we do see a lot of cars in the ditch! Cheer~
ReplyDeleteGood for you for taking your Mom shopping with you - or visa-versa. I inherited the disaster gene and always bring along extra clothing, etc....just in case.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos ! Oh I hear you about bundling up for the cold in the country and going to town to shop and sweltering in there ! We live 20 min away from 2 towns with everything and an hour away from the big city that we rarely go to ! WOW ! sounds like your mum can out shop just about anyone . I myself am not a shopper I am a get in get what ya need and get out type person lol ! You are so blessed to have your mum to shop with though I think being out with you two would be a hoot ! Most all our snow is gone I can see green grass here even more then yesterday and sun the temps are
ReplyDelete12°C right now . Have a good day !
Sounded like a great outing for you both. Winter has its downfalls as well as its perks. I think our mothers will always think of their children as wee ones. I cringe when my mom introduces me to her friends and says, she is my baby. Fabulous shots! I enjoy reading everyone's comments said so forth.
ReplyDeleteI had fun shopping with my Mom, too. I miss those days.
ReplyDeleteListen to your Mom about the extra layers: things can change on a dime in the Winter and you could definitely be in serious trouble on the road. I'm going to sound like your mother, but make sure you have a winter emergency kit in your vehicle. It could save your life!
I have visions of you bundled up like the little brother in A Christmas Story, unable to put your arms down!
ReplyDeleteWhat I would give to have a shopping day with my mom...sigh. I can SO relate to the 10 year old ref. though, my mom did that at times too. Now, I look back and treasure it all.
ReplyDeleteLOVELY post Jen, touched my heart. Hugs to you and your mom. Treasure every minute. They go by much too fast.
I imagine your mom would enjoy doing anything with you. I love the snowy shots!
ReplyDeleteWonderful winter photos. You do have a lo of snow. We got a skiff last night. Very cold here. Very. Sun is shining, thought. You are very lucky to still have your mom to shop with, even is she does out-shop you. Your birds will eat well and keep warm and looks as though you will too.
ReplyDeleteYour Mom is amazing, I'd like to know what vitamins she takes! The worst thing to me about shopping in the snow is pushing the cart in the snow covered parking lots. And I do try to dress in layers so I can take them off once in the over heated stores. It's good to get out but 5 hours is a long time. At least you got to have a nice lunch!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
I laughed at the extra mitts and sweaters. We do the same, in case of that always on the periphery breakdown, but have a box in the back of the car filled with hot pockets, sweaters, socks. Still though, this time of year it's hard going from cold outside with ten layers on to stores where you suddenly find yourself having to do a strip tease.
ReplyDeleteLOL- I love your Mom! What a fun day you had- sore feet and all- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteMy Mom passed away just over 5 years ago--The day that you had with your Mom is my last best memory with mine. Those days really take a lot of energy, but are a lot of fun, aren't they??
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like you had a really good time with your mom. But it really is a pain shopping with winter jackets, mittens and all the extra clothing isn't it? Well....it doesn't stop us though. ;)
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
Your snow photos are just beautiful, Jen. My mom is 88 and can still out shop me. I remember Smarties form when I grew up in Canada "eh". Thanks for the memory.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Laura
Your images are breathtaking captures of a beautiful winter...I wish my mom was close by to shop with again...she is 3000 miles away..an eternity.
ReplyDeleteSo nice that you can spend that time with your mother. I probably need some of her scolding, I almost always go out into the cold under dressed.
ReplyDeleteYour snowy images are a treat for me. Its just grey and cold in chicago..no snow in over a week ....
ReplyDeleteI hate shopping too..and if I went with my Mother is would be drawn out all day long..as shopping is her thing.
ReplyDeleteI go to town looking like an eskimo..and when I get to the store off comes the parka..sometimes I tie the sleeves around my waist..I am positive it is a new fashion statement:)
It sounds fun to me too! But then I don't live in those temps. Down here the stores have the heat on, like we have a really cold spell to warrant it! Same thing here, you've worn sweater and socks, etc and you can't pull it off fast enough once inside! Lucky birds to get those treats!
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