Making the most of my child-free morning, I hit Target hard and heavy today. I forgot how much fun shopping can be, when you don't have to referee the four and under set. My exercusions into consumerland with the kids are highly coordinated missions-- get in, get out, with as few casualties as possible. I think even Sydney Bristow would be impressed, especially since I try to vary different colored wigs each time. I take these covert operations very seriously.

But today was different, since I was off-duty mom. Today I coasted the aisles like a luxury ocean liner. I made tourist stops whenever and wherever. I nibbled on a few pieces of deli meat and didn't have to share with anybody. I didn't have to gallop wildly down the aisles to reach the nearest restroom because of a "potty emergency". I even got a Chinese couple to take my picture as I tried on multiple pairs of shoes.

Heavenly. I can't recommend this little getaway enough.

I wasn't under cover today, but I'll admit I did still wear a hot pink wig. But really only because it looked so good with the beret. Hey, a girl has to have a few quirks.