In one corner, you’ll see my little one happily munching on a Fruit Roll-Up, and in the other, she’s devouring a cookie from the bakery section. Here’s how it goes down:
Every Saturday, I take my energetic toddler to the store, and we always opt for the pink car cart. She’s adamant about it—no blue or black carts will do, or I’ll face utter chaos. Just pink, please.
As we navigate through the aisles, I spot a display of Fruit Roll-Ups next to the apples. I hand her one, and suddenly, the clock starts ticking. I’ve got until the last bit of that sugary treat is gone to gather all the items on my list from produce to bakery (where they generously provide free cookies). If she finishes it before we reach the bakery, I’m in for a sticky-faced meltdown.
This strategy, although unconventional, works wonders—95% of the time! If you’ve ever gone shopping with toddlers, you know these are pretty good odds.
I can’t pinpoint when this method came into play, and frankly, I don’t mind, because it gets the job done. Now, I can already hear someone—let’s call them Karen—ready to share their superior parenting tips for a tantrum-free shopping experience without the aid of Fruit Roll-Ups. If that’s you, it’s best to stop reading now. This isn’t for you!
This is for the parents out there who have developed a quirky system to make grocery shopping with a toddler slightly less maddening. For those of us who feel a tad more in control with a plan, I completely understand. Kids thrive on routine and love treats; if a pink car cart and a sticky toddler with cookie crumbs in her hair means we make it through shopping without a meltdown, then so be it!
At the end of the day, despite how chaotic it seems, you’ve successfully tackled another grocery run. And that, my friends, makes you a true champion.
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In summary, if bribing your toddler with junk food gets you through the grocery aisle without a scene, embrace it! You’re not alone in this wild parenting adventure.
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