Cell Phone Photography (and a giveaway!)

Lordy Pete, these boys have been running me ragged! For the most part, I think I am pretty good at rolling with the punches, but every now and then I just want to run right out the front door, pulling my hair out, screaming as I go. Luckily, Steve had the day off today, so I was able to escape for a bit. Oh mama, was it ever nice to blast some music in the car, wander aimlessly around various stores, and just decompress. All. By. Myself. Alas, tomorrow morning Steve will be off jet-setting for some Army business, so I need to dig deep and hold it together this week. Anyway, back to my day:

First stop: Saturn of Boise, to have the car serviced. Must keep the vehicle in tip-top condition, especially when it is the only vehicle you have!

As luck would have it, there is a Starbucks across the street from the dealership, so I just hoofed it on over and ordered myself a Decaf Tall Nonfat Mocha, and a Petite Vanilla Bean Scone, thank you very much. I proceeded to park my heiny in a ginormous, squishy armchair, and read The Idaho Statesman.

Next stop - - TJ Maxx. Oh, how I use to love to shop at TJ's, before I had children. Nowadays, not so much. I don't like to be rushed when I am at TJ Maxx, and, unfortunately, small, rambunctious boys do not like to linger in the candle isle, so there you have it.

Today, however, I spent all kinds of time fondling the handbags, sniffing candles, caressing the housewares, and wandering up and down the aisles. It was glorious, I tell you!

I worked up quite an appetite at TJ's, so it was off to Hooter's for lunch. Okay, I didn't really go to Hooter's, but I swear I'm going to make Steve take me there some day. I would just like to know what all of the fuss is about. Plus, I hear they make a mean plate of hot wings.

My shenanigans ended at Target, because really, if you are going to go shopping, you have to go to Target. Oh Lordy I love that store. Soon, I was on my way home, back to a house full of boys. I didn't forget about you while I was away, though - - I brought back a few treats from my adventure, and if you'd like to receive a little package in the mail next week, then just go ahead and tell me so in the comments. I'll draw a winner at random, using Random.org, on Friday. Here's what is up for grabs:

A lovely new journal (the picture does not do it justice), a Starbucks mug, a $5.00 Starbucks gift card, a piece of Starbucks chocolate, and a handy-dandy cloth shopping bag from Target, that folds up into its own little pouch, so you can keep it right in your purse (or pocket, or whatever). As always, thank you so much for reading - - I appreciate you all so much!

*Edited to add: Okay, I know what all the fuss is about at Hooter's - - I just want to see it for myself. Unfortunately I'm afraid I'd be giggling the whole time.