I'm not going to lie, having a baby has not been the easiest
transition. I mean, errands? Forget it. Some how she always ends up
knowing we are not out for nice walk, but in the middle of Costco.
However, there are times her strange knack for knowing we aren't
enjoying a nice stroll can come in handy. Take for example the other
day when we were in Target: I entered the store, returned an item, got a
gift card with the return money and proceeded to do some shopping. As I
was checking out, Avery decided to wake up and started to get fussy. No
big deal. However, the gift card, that I had just received, wasn't
working and so I was directed back to the returns counter. Now Avery is
flat out angry. As the Target employee was trying to figure out the
problem with the gift card, Avery started to wail. Finally, I said,
"Listen I'll just pay for it for real." Again, no problem - except
their credit card machine was down. Avery, and now myself, are beside
ourselves. Eventually, the transaction is made and I'm informed I've
been given a 10% discount. "Great," I say, and leave Target. As soon
as I take five steps from the return counter, Avery instantly stops
crying.
This could become a great schtick: Go to store, attempt to make a purchase, shake baby, get discount, leave store with happy baby.
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