Mall or Bust

Well that was a new shopping experience. I've never seen so many people in a mall; not even at Christmas. Given that we were two out of only 5 caucasians seen the whole time, I'm sure we got some strange looks, particularly towing Ricky around. He and I made a jaunt over to the childrens section to find some long PJ's and ended up with a Plastic Man outfit, which I promptly left on the counter at McDonalds. When I went back to ask if anyone had left a bag, the employee said, "Yes, a costume". Speaking of Mickey D's, it's interesting how different the menu is over here...no Big Mac or Quarter Pounder; rather a hamburger with some strange orange sauce and chicken on the bone with rice. Guess which one Ricky picked? We let Ricky play some games and I've got to assume that he will like hunting, given how well he shot those aliens. Of course he may not like the cold too much. Two more things about the mall: 1) They have more employees per customer than anyplace I've ever been. And all very helpful and polite; 2) Armed guards screen you when you enter. Nothing like a good frisking before you go shopping (just kidding).

Ricky just walked out of the bathroom with his new PJ's on. I didn't do too bad. He's on the phone with Maddie and Austin, and grinning from ear-to-ear.

It's time to try to catch up on some sleep, so I'll repost in the AM.