That's to go..and step on it!

There is a Starbucks sort of close to our house, sort of not. This Starbucks was the first place I went by myself after becoming a Mom. It was somewhat of a drive, further than the Dunkin' Donuts, but yet close enough that I didn't feel too far from A. This Starbucks was also the first drive through I took A through. It has become a good excuse to get out of the house and is one of the highlights of my day!

Anyway, yes, it has a drive through, this is a key point. I remember thinking this was odd, when I started seeing Starbuck's with drive throughs...it's not like it's quick for them to make you a coffee.

I knew this would potentially be disastrous to bring A with me through the drive through, we might have been better off just going in but I figured it was far enough away that she would be sleeping by the time we got there and she wouldn't notice that we were at a deadstop for five minutes while Mom's Carmel Macchiata was being procured. Another important factor was the 'getting dressed' factor. If I go through the Starbucks, we can look shlumpy and no one will be the wiser thanks to Juicy Couture velour pants becoming acceptable dress. And no, I am not saying I was wearing it, just that it's lowered the bar for all of us and I have never been happier.

The trip backfired...the drive through took too long and Miss A (aka the Princess and the Pea) woke up as I was waiting at the window. You would think this might put a spring in the step of the barrista but no. I actually don't think I've ever been asked so many questions when ordering at Starbucks as I did with a screaming child in the backseat. 'Would you like to try Via?' Would you like a receipt?' 'Would you like to try a sample of our coffee cake?'

Seriously! Shut the front door and just get me my stupid overpriced coffee! This car needs to get moving so my heart can stop being ripped out of my chest and my lovely A can resume her fitful nap as we enjoy the fall foliage on our short journey home.