Supermarket Frenzy | 2006

We loved doing the groceries when we were starting out. We used to have this magic list that contains the basic things we needed. This list magically doubles itself before getting to the cashier. It's possible that the simple pleasure we found in shopping has trickled down to a supermarket frenzy. Mostly though, the 'magic' list is usually made up of chips and chocolates, which makes the frenzy last over two aisles.


When Jakjak was big enough, he joined the frenzy as well. Initially, he only sat down inside the cart and messed around with the things that we put in. Soon enough, he was able to stand inside and reach out to the aisles. He managed to knock down a couple of biscuit boxes and chocolates before we pulled the cart off. And being as small as he was, he never liked sitting on the baby seat that's actually built in with the cart. What happens is he sits down face forward on his milk formula. This worked for a while until one time he couldn't move with all the groceries piled up inside the cart.

Jakjak is still part and will always be a part of our supermarket frenzy. It became a family affair that Jakjak looked forward to every once in a while. Especially when he learned how to walk and run about shouting in the supermarket (at the very least, you can easily find him if you manage to lose sight of him).