Jane and I went on a few errands yesterday, including a trip to the liquor store. In Pennsylvania, if you want to buy wine or other liquor you need to go to a special place called The State Store. Beer is purchased somewhere else entirely. It is a complete hassle. One of the inconveniences of being a PA resident.
I usually don't go to the liquor store with my children because there is way too much opportunity for them to knock over a bottle of something. But Jane is pretty good these days in stores and actually quite helpful. I just wanted to pick up a few bottles of wine, so I headed in.
Jane pushed the cart with me and I searched for specials and known favorites. I spotted a Chardonnay in a brand of wine we like, but I really needed the Pinot Noir (pronounced pee-no new-are, which is relevant, you'll see).
We continued to walk around and then went up to the checkout. I held up the wine, with a very distinctive sun logo on it, and asked, "Do you have this in a Pinot Noir?"
We followed the store clerk to the back of the building where some of the red wines were hiding. As we looked at the shelves, Jane recognized the logo and pointed, "Look Mommy, there's the penis wine you wanted!"
Pinot, penis, whatever.
Even funnier is that nobody seemed to understand what she said but me, who burst out laughing. I wonder what they would have thought had they heard her!
Love your blog and your photos. Have a good week off. I have your blog in my faitvroes. I am always making different breakfasts for my 2 little boys. Everyday is fun. I'm a sahm and am thankful for the time I have to do that while they are still not in school. I don't feel like I have to rush breakfast and take my time instead. :)
Posted by: Amanda | May 27, 2012 at 07:01 AM
Yeah, we got that same Wine/Liquor in one place and Beer in another... that might change, but that's BAD for the wine people. If the grocery stores get the wine they will put the wine people who buy a few bottles of really special wine out of business because their bread and butter (the box wine, cheaper stuff) won't be able to make a profit...
nice 10.24 miler!
Posted by: Terry (planet3rry) | March 25, 2008 at 01:25 AM
That's so funny. :-)
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Posted by: Shannon, PHAT Mommy | March 23, 2008 at 08:18 PM
What a hoot! I love it, out of the mouths of babes.
Just caught up on a couple posts - I am so glad to read the post about Scott! Huge strides!
You aren't holding him back, you are just functioning out of habit, you've learned how to manage his sensory challenges the best way you can. Amazing to think you won't always have to!
Posted by: Cyndi | March 20, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Brillient!!
Posted by: Casdok | March 17, 2008 at 10:56 AM
That was hysterical!! I'm going out right now to get me some Penis Wine! Wait, dang, it's 5:00 on a Sunday and I live in Pennsylvania. That's it, I'm moving............
Posted by: Laura | March 16, 2008 at 05:37 PM
That's hilarious!
Posted by: tulipmom | March 16, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Too funny! Will you be serving penis wine at our next card gathering?
Posted by: delilah | March 16, 2008 at 10:44 AM
That's great! I'll never look at a bottle of Pinot the same way again.
Posted by: Jordan | March 15, 2008 at 10:44 PM