mrtl: How I became a Costco Whore

How I became a Costco Whore

It's a short story really. Today I went to Costco with a friend. My plan was to check it out, to see whether or not I wanted to join. When I walked in I spied a sign offering free pie to new members AND their referring friend. Say no more! That's how I became a Costco whore. So now I have this monstrosity of a pumpkin pie, and no solid plans to entertain. I may need to call an emergency pie-eating playdate for this.

Ok. It's scheduled.

As we walked around, my friend being my tour guide, I swore that I'd only get stuff that was on my list or that I REALLY REALLY needed but had forgotten to write down. HA!

How could I have forgotten to write down steak?
And some mushrooms to go with it?
And hey! A honking huge chunk of gruyere? Of COURSE I'd planned to make a quiche!
Where's the heavy cream? It's that big?? Well, I can whip some up for the pie, and use some for some Atkin's friendly sauces (guess I'll have to commit to that again)!
Oh, and Bug's getting her tonsils out next week, and the nurse told me to feed her lots of popsicles,
Pudding
And yogurt. Check! Check! Check!
Napkins were on the list, but they won't be again before mister mrtl gets home.
Hurray for Horny Toes!

My friend noted we had made a mistake in our timing. We were too early for ~~the free samples~~ lunch. Such a shame. I shall keep that in mind next time I go. I'll also keep in mind to never go to this place alone. I saw how easy it was to get sucked into the Vortex of Bulk Shopping; if the kids aren't with me to complain about the time spent there, how they're hungry or need a nap, I'd probably leave with an incurable case of Costco Chlamydia.

Posted at 10:48 PM in Lessons Learned | Permalink