What's a girl to do?

The other day I found myself in quite a pickle. I had so many decisions and choices before me and I didn't know where to start.

I'll set the scene: It was mid-afternoon, sunny, about 80-some degrees (hot). Charlotte and I went out grocery shopping together and she as in her car seat, in the top of the cart. We had a cart full of bags, and we were heading out to the car to pack up our goodies and head home (hoping the ice cream would make it the next couple of miles). Now came decision time... We rolled up to the car, I unlocked it. Then I just stood there. What do I do first? It's hot. If I put her in the car first, she'll roast. If I pack the groceries up first, I take the risk of "runaway cart scenario" which is never cool. Especially with a baby in the cart. I considered starting the car up so it could cool down a bit, then load her in, but all that went through my mind was that I'd most likely somehow manage to lock my keys in the car (I have a reputation... another post, another day). So I did what any wise, seasoned mother would do. I stood there. I think I even giggled a little bit.

After thinking through my options, I just said heck with it! I started loading up the car, kept Charlotte in her seat, and kept my foot precariously on the bottom rung of the shopping cart. All went well, groceries got loaded, and there were no runaway carts. Triumph!

...but then something happened that I just didn't see coming. Once I have the baby and the groceries loaded, I still have a cart sitting there. I am NOT the type to leave my cart in the middle of the parking lot, but a girl has GOT to have limits. I guiltily pushed my cart just out of the way of my car and drove away. I guess you can't win 'em all...