More Alike Than Different – The Grocery Store Checkout

When we get to the checkout at the grocery store, trust me – our children are more alike than different. Neither one of my kids can be near a checkout without asking for a piece of candy.
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NJ Mom of 2 boys. Social media enthusiast. Blogger. Freelance marketing. I lLove cats. Ds Advocate. Listening to Hinder, P Roach & Rev Theory and lots of Oleander.
My name is Valerie, but I go by valmg online.
I am a mother to 2 boys – TJ, a 17 year old, and CJ, a 13 year old with Down Syndrome.
I am a Jersey girl. I have three younger brothers, all of whom have children.
I HATE the misuse of the word retarded. I take it personally and find it very offensive.












My husband begged for candy last night at the store. I let him indulge his cravings.
Yep. Universal Law. All kids and grandkids HAVE to ask for candy. Well, why NOT? It’s RIGHT there, carefully stacked right by the checkout. Mmm…I dont see any Heath bars in the pic. They are my favorite.
They know their mom….