I'm not one to grumble about the cost of having a large family. We love our kids, and we can't imagine life any other way than navigating through the chaos of four little rascals. We're also very fortunate in that both Chris and I work, and our work allows us to financially support our family in a comfortable lifestyle.
That being said.....
Sometimes you pay for things, scratch your head, and think: "Holy Crap, did I really just pay that much?"
Case in point: On Saturday I thought it would be a nice family excursion to go see Madagascar 3. The kids were all over that idea so we packed everyone in the car and off we went. Let it be known that we rarely, and I mean RARELY, do family movie trips.
Now I need to preface this a bit. Before we left for the theater I popped two bags of microwave popcorn and shoved them in my purse. I also crammed in two juice boxes (Aidan stuffed the other two in his shorts pockets), and the box of Whoppers and Junior Mints from Chris' Father's Day poster.
Yes.... I'm admitting it. I SMUGGLED FOOD INTO THE THEATER!!!!
Aidan kept asking me: "Mummy, why don't we just buy popcorn from the theater?" To which I responded: "Because it costs too much Aidan."
Anyhow, back on track. We get to the theater (including me with my bulging purse covered by my sweater to hide the telltale smell of microwave popcorn from wafting out) and asked the young lady behind the counter for two adult tickets, and four children's tickets.
"That's $67.50" She said.
Chris paused, gulped, and then said to her: "Would you like my arm or my leg with that?"
The girl didn't even bat an eye. She quickly came back with: "Well, I'll take a little of both."
Then I turned to the kids and hissed: "See... .THIS is why I packed the popcorn!!!"
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