For me, errands with kids became more of a challenge. I have to plan out all the details of what to bring depending on how long we will be out and when we leave, no one wants hungry, melt-down kids! I also realize, I have a method to parking.
Today I went to the food store, like I've done a billion times, and I have an interesting habit. I park in or near the same spot every time.
Before I had kids, I didn't care where I parked. When I wanted more exercise, I'd park far and walk. If it was cold or rainy, I'd find the closest spot. Now I love to be close to the shopping cart return. The other thing I look for, an isle that isn't the busy one closest to the main entrance.
I pick the isle that is a bit farther away then the popular ones near the entry ways because everything with kids takes longer, especially when we're talking about loading and unloading kids and groceries. Then we have to safely put our children in the car seat which takes a few minutes. I'm not a fan of the person with the blinker light who taps their steering wheel waiting for the "good spot close to the store" while I load groceries and kids. Parking far allows me to take my time with my kids and enjoy the experience. (Which, depending on the day and their moods is a whole other entry!)
The cart return - why park here? I can easily grab a shopping cart without leaving my kids in the car or walking away from them. After shopping, I load everyone and everything in and can just put the shopping cart right in the return.
In non-shopping cart parking lots I typically park a bit farther by the store. It's just easier for me to have the space to be able to unload the kids without worrying about the person zipping into the next space or waiting to get in or out of their car while I load the kids.
Have you thought about the habits you have because you have kids?
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