shopping in the mall edition
Shopping in the mall was...an interesting experience with Vincent added to the mix. He was the type of little one to get side tracked if left out of the stroller. Combined with being cute as a button...Yeah, they’ve had some interesting tales come out of the Queens Center Shopping Mall.
Today, they had to be here because Orlando accidentally got rid of a good portion of the things that would be necessary to keep Vincent happy during a 3 day road trip to California in order to spend a weekend with Jonny’s cousins and their little girl. Not to mention the fact they had to stock up anyways on camping gear.
What was most unfortunate? Vincent was very upset at the prospect of going to the mall.
“NO!” He screeched. “NO NO NO NO NO!”
“I know Vince, but we gotta get all the things we need. We gotta make sure we’re ready to go.” Orlando told him, shushing him.
Vincent just flailed like the world was ending, "NO!"
Not even the offer of getting popcorn from the popcorn vendor at the mall was going to quell the rage building inside Vincent. He did not want to, but had to. And if he was going to do it, he was going to scream bloody murder.
Orlando sighed, just patting his back and trying to keep him calm as they walked through the store. Jonny looking through the list, not wanting to miss anything.
The list was quite expansive, considering they had to stock their new RV they had bought for this trip and future trips because it was a good idea to have a space that could act like an apartment with a little like Vincent because...well, he was littler than other littles and it would be easier on him to be not restricted as much with how much he vehemently hated car rides when it was for longer than three hours. Poor baby just couldn't sit still for that long.
- Adapters for 30 amp and 50 amp outlets
- Batteries
- Bottle/can opener
- Dishes/cooking utensils (pots and pans etc)
- Firewood
- First-aid supplies
- Flashlights, lanterns
- Grill (and fuel)
- Heavy-duty extension cords
- Insect repellent
- Toilet Paper
- Matches/lighter
- Road flares
- Rope and bungee cords
- Soap and toiletries
- Sunscreen
- Tool kit
- Towels
- Trash bags
They would've gone to Ikea instead of the mall, but that would've involved a boat and dealing with Vincent's mood while on a boat would not be ideal at all.
Orlando sighed, patting Vincent's back as they went to the first store. They wanted to do this as quickly as possible, and hopefully, with little fight from Vincent. The latter was not looking too good on the other hand.
Vincent just cried for a little bit longer until he cried himself hoarse, clearly making himself tired. Maybe, just maybe, but now they probably needed to get the baby something to drink so he could get back all that water. After all, he had such big feelings on the matter.
“Vince do you wanna go get a drink?” He asked him, wiping his face gently.
Vincent nodded into his Dada’s neck, burying his face into it. He wasn’t having it today.
“What do you want, bud? Or are you too sad to think about it?” He asked, telling Jonny he’ll be back in a bit.
“....Choccy pease.”
“Okay, we can get that.” He kissed his cheek, going to the closest starbucks.
“...Dada eat.”
“Baby, Dada did eat. You were sleepy still so Papa and I ate so you can get extra sleep.” He told him, “Is that why you’re so sad? Cause you think Papa and I haven’t eaten anything today?”
Vincent nodded, grasping tightly to his jacket, “Dada eat.”
“How about I get a snack here for Papa and I, would that make it a little better? So you can see us eat.”
Vincent nodded. “An choccy?”
“And you’re chocolate.” He kissed his cheek and went up to the cashier.
The shopping trip went smoothly after that, but having to explain to Jonny why Vincent got upset just made him sad.
Vincent looked at a light-up sheep lantern. It was only twenty bucks...But they knew Vincent didn’t ask for toys, which was going to make christmas hell, but that was an issue for later. In any case, he kept looking at it as they traversed the flashlight section. It was adorable and clearly a girl.
Jonny reached over without a second thought, and set her in the basket. Vincent hardly ever asked for anything, and he had no issues especially after how sad he was today. Plus, it would be good for the trip.
Vincent looked at Jonny, “But bad…” He whispered.
Jonny turned to him, “Vin, it happens. Everyone has a bad day sometimes, and yeah you did throw a fit earlier, but it’ll be alright. Do you think you can hold out until tomorrow to hold her though?” He asked him.
Vincent nodded, but looked ready to cry again. He gently took him from Orlando, letting the other take the cart. He rubbed his back.
“Why are you sad, Vince? Why the tears?”
It was heartbreaking that he didn’t respond and just cried quietly, but it was clear that at the very least he wasn’t hurting himself by crying. Jonny just rubbed his back, shushing him softly as they continued their shopping. Managing to get the rest of the list done before they went home for the day. Letting Vincent calm down after a day like it was.
Vincent just held onto Jonny for the rest of the day.
The next morning they were off.