A team effort

A team effort

There came a time when we ruled out taking the three granddaughters to the dollar store for ever more.

Grandma suggested the book store for our next shopping spree; specifically Barnes and Noble booksellers.

I sat in the food court reading magazines while Carole took her three charges shopping for one book each at the cost of 5-6 dollars.

Being a retired teacher she thought they would have deal would have to learns about the nickels and dimes. Let’s not forget the quarters and Pennie’s. After all they knew their whole numbers.

They dropped their books on my table while I was reading and drinking coffee.

Della, the introvert, asked if they could have hot chocolate later since grandma is letting them buy another book. I said yes.

I looked at the price label on her book and saw $10.99. Before I could ask about the cost, Della said, with a smile,she can read word books now!

Zoe quickly mentioned that “we’re buying another book since I told grandma I like different books not just one type to read!”

When they finally returned and sat at the table with me , Della , the quiet one, asked if they could they could go with me to get their drinks and their snacks. “Snacks?” I asked. “ I am hungry” Lucy remarked.

“ What’s with the toys” I asked.

“Lucy can’t read story books yet. Right lucy?” Carole casually mentioned. “I read picture books faster than Della and Zoe read their books, so grandma said we can also get a toy if we wanted one,”

“By the way hon, you can pay for the books and toys when you buy them their drinks and

snacks, “ assured my bride. “ Make sure they each get a book bag to carry their purchases in ,” she concluded .