Shopping with "twins"

This morning after swim lessons, my sweet friend Sarah left her son Luke in my care. Ethan and Luke are best buddies, and inseparable! So after showering and dressing two silly boys, I decided to test my luck and run the planned errands on our way home. First, we went to the ball store (ie: Dick's sporting goods) to pick up shin guards and a water bottle for Ethan, as he starts soccer tomorrow morning, and I, of course, forgot we needed supplies! Both boys were so good! They held hands, then Ethan quickly schooled Luke in our ball store tradition of grabbing small basketballs and holding them throughout the store until it's time to check out. It was pretty cute and funny to see both boys waddling through the store clutching their basketballs for dear life! The store associates couldn't have been sweeter, and helped me get in and out in a relatively timely manner. The next stop, I was hoping, would be even more fun as I took them to Meijer! Most people hate grocery shopping. I, however do not because of one wonderful invention! The Mac Daddy grocery cart! I know you've seen it- that obnoxious bright car with a video player in it. For as long as you're there, the videos of Barney, Thomas, Dora, and Bob the builder entertain your preschooler while you shop uninterrupted! I call that a $1 well spent. We don't get it every time, but It's a really fun treat that Ethan and I look forward to enjoying! Needless to say, Luke loved it as well! The boys agreed to take turns driving and pressing buttons, and everywhere we went people smiled! On top of the cool car, I had snacks for the boys, and promised the free cookie at the end of our trip so they were incredibly good and Ellyse was happy and sweet in her sling, so we for once looked like one of those amazingly perfect families I have always envied. I definitely relished this trip! I had so many complements on my "beautiful well behaved children" it was unreal! I finally quit trying to explain Luke wasn't mine, and just smiled and took it all in!
We finally arrived home where I looked forward to serving boys lunch and playing games, when Luke's mommy called and said she was on her way to get him. Sadly, I returned him to his rightful mommy with a promise to the boys they would see each other in a couple days. What a fun day we had! If only every shopping trip could be so enjoyable!