Go on, it’s semi-social, you can bring your baby or toddler, and you can Get Things Done.
Many times, Whitney and I meet with the boys to do some Target shopping and wonder if it counts as an outing. I say “yes”.
Yesterday, I met my (child-free) pal, Olivia, and we wandered the aisles at Whole Foods toting the little man in his cart and handing him banana chips at his every sign for “more”. We chatted amiably and I went home with ice cream. Ice cream really puts the kibosh on further socializing, so plan carefully.
Thingamababy offers 10 excellent tips for how to get out of the house and shop all day with a toddler. He includes a great suggestion on what to keep on hand and what to leave in the car. If you’ve tried to take your toddler anywhere and run into frustration, you’ll appreciate the advice.
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i think any time you get out with another adult and are able to have a “grown-up” conversation of any kind–that qualifies as an outing! (just stumbled across your blog)
My friend and I have done this with our weekly grocery shopping trips, even sans kids. We usually shop at the same store anyway, and usually leave the kids with our husbands too. It’s not exactly a spa day, but I’ll take it!