A day of shopping with my parents was exhausting! They are worse than my kids. At least my children listen to me, my parents...ugh, they wander off in separate directions and I have no idea where they are.
Headache, stress, confusion, I feel sorry for my dad, as my mom wanders up and down aisles, and many times back tracks. I get stuck between them, not sure if I'm helping my mom, who has abandoned the idea of sticking to her shopping list, and trying to keep her focused.
She had plans for a second shopping stop, and as I wasn't familiar with the inventory at the other store, I made sure to grab my usual perishable items from the first store.
As we arrived at the second store, I was even more tired and felt embarrassingly out of shape. I'm not sure it was the walking, but the stress of watching my parents. I eventually realized, I was an adult now and could wander off on my own to, and as I found a few items, I could always find my dad waiting patiently for my mom at the end of some other aisle.
I'm not certain I can shop with them again. It was a lot of work. I actually thought it would be fun and relaxing. NOT!!! I need to do more prep work on a thorough shopping list and teaching my mom better shopping strategy. My poor dad, he has to be the most patient and understanding man on the planet.
They wandered off to a party this evening, I am so impressed with their energy. They have a beautiful chemistry and definitly have a loving relationship. I hope to be as happy and have as much energy as them when I'm their age.
I love my parents, they always support me in everything I want, now all I want is to be successful for them.
Sending love and smiles, enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Aloha,
Maile
@mailemmm
@hilegacybuilder
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