Target (and other dangerous places you should never take your husband)

I've never been what you would call a shopaholic.  I mean, I like to buy a new pair of shoes or an outfit now and then.  I usually buy a new purse at the change of the season and I do enjoy an occasional trip to the mall.  But, I have never been one of those women who spends too much time and too much money buying things that I don't need or won't use.
Having said this, I should confess that I do have a bit of a problem when it comes to shopping for my kids.  I mean have you seen the outfits they have for little girls! It is ridiculous how cute some of the clothes and accessories are for little girls.  And it isn't just girls.  There are some pretty stylish duds out there for the wee men in your life.  One of my favorite places to shop for the kids is Target.  They really do have some cute clothes and you don't have to spend a fortune.
I have to warn my girlfriends though...DO NOT TAKE YOUR HUSBAND WITH YOU TO TARGET.  If you don't heed my warning you will be peppered with comments like this "Yes, that is a cute swimsuit but doesn't Sophi already have six" or "Why would Wilson need another pair of shorts."  Now, are these practical statements? Yes.  Are they factual statements? Yes again.  Are they relevant?  Not so much.  Of course Sophi doesn't NEED six swimsuits but she will look absolutely adorable in all of them and who am I to deny the world that much cuteness. Wilson doesn't HAVE to have a dozen pair of shorts but isn't it better to be safe than sorry.
I have discovered that everyone is happier when I make my Target trips solo.  This eliminates Roger's need to be practical and  my need to explain why a little girl may need sandals in 4 or 5 different colors. 
Now, here is the real beauty in all of this.  Roger recently made a rather large purchase and because of our little arrangement, Roger didn't have to listen to me ask silly questions like  "why do you need an LED as opposed to an LCD TV" or "Isn't 42 inches big enough, do you really need a 50 inch TV".
See, everyone is happy.