Cameron goes shopping

Generally speaking Cameron is a typical boy and hates to go shopping or run errands. I convinced him to go to the mall with me on the premise that we'd shop for new "1st grade shoes" and he was sold! He liked every pair we saw. I'm not sure if he really liked them or if he was just saying he liked them so he could be done. Some were too big, some had broken laces...it didn't matter. "They feel good mom, I like them!" So finally we found a pair that passed my inspection too. I know I'm a little strict but I decided they had to FIT and they had to not look a year old already! So we got the shoes and then headed to the boys section to look for clothes too. I went for the clearance rack and he very quickly chose about 4 shirts he liked. I was impressed! Then we headed out into the mall to go to a different store. As we were walking he said "Mom, I kinda like shopping. You get new stuff!" What a cute kid!

Then when we got home he asked if he could try his clothes on. I about fell off the couch. Usually when I buy clothes and ask him to try them on I am met with a HUGE "oooooohhhhh, ughhhhhhhhhh, mom, do I have to?" Of course I said yes and I figured he would get caught up in TV and forget he wanted to try them on. After he brushed his teeth about 30 minutes later he asked me where his clothes were and he carried them out front and TRIED THEM ON! Did you read that, people? He tried them on ALL BY HIMSELF! No asking on my part. I wasn't even out there - I was tucking Haley into bed. I'm still in shock. So as he tried them on, if they fit he would take the tag off, throw it away and then set the shirt on the couch. He had two stacks going; one for the good ones and an empty place on the couch in case something didn't fit. WOW! So after all the shirts fit and were all stacked neatly on the couch he moved on to his most favorite purchase - his STAR WARS underpants. He put on the first of three pairs from the pack and said "Man, I look good in these!" This kid is a hoot! Then he started to try on the other two. I explained to him they are all the same and trying on one is enough. He said he knew, but he wanted to try them all anyway. **Smiles!**

Maybe I have a new shopping buddy!