Car Free in Raleigh

Today, we packed up our Radio Flyer wagon and headed down to Food Lion to get some groceries.

My first mistake was choosing this trip as the time to shop for a month, rather than a week. Yes, theoretically, it is cheaper. But seriously, do you know how much food it takes to eat for a month?

Ok, apparently neither did I. Clearly, this car-free thing is going to require some more lifestyle changes.

My second mistake was not bringing the stroller. Yes, Malachy rode in the wagon on the way there. I neglected to think about where he would ride on the way home. On top of the potatoes? Nestled between the chicken drumsticks?

Anyway, we managed to haul everything home. (Except the Christmas ham, which, duh, could totally be bought… like… sometime closer to Christmas.) And I carried Malachy, much to his disappointment.

Other than the long trip home, it was a pretty fun adventure. I also realized that Food Lion is close enough to walk to one or more times per week, and that it’s a much shorter walk when you’re not lugging home half a grocery store. Note to self.