It Was Bound To Happen One Day

There are just some things you know you'd like to avoid dealing with. Well, one of those things popped up this weekend. On Friday, we went to the Dollar Tree (I love that store!) to get some of the water soakers so each child could have one in the pool. Of course the kids wanted other things, so I limited them to 2 items each (well, it got to be 3). Everyone was happy with their selections and we went home to a great day of pool play, then naps, then out to dinner with my parents for my birthday (thanks Mom and Dad!), then to the fireworks which didn't happen due to storms. It was a really enjoyable day all in all (especially that nice steak dinner -- did I say thanks, Mom and Dad?!!). My sweet darlings were getting their pajamas on after we got home and I picked up Marcie's clothes to put them in the dirty clothes (yes, I know, she needs to do this herself!). I noticed the shorts were lumpy, so I checked the pocket. You guessed it -- there was an item from the dollar store that I had not paid for. She claimed that it got there "on accident" then Charlie told the whole story. So, after the birthday party we went to Saturday morning, we went back to the store and found the assistant manager. I made Marcie hand the item back and fess up, which she very sweetly did. The manager just looked at her with compassion and gave her a big hug! Boy, was I surprised! I couldn't decide if I was relieved at how easy it was or a little upset that Marcie didn't get a stern lecture. Actually, I thought the manager was very nice and we chatted briefly before I quickly ushered all 4 kids out of the store before anyone else could pocket something. Okay -- no more store outings if they have clothes with pockets in them!!!!