I have never shopped at Target much until recently. When I was in Dallas, a Target store was just 5 minutes from my apartment, but it was not the type of store I would patronage as a single guy in my 20s. I have spent most of my married life and all of my time as a parent in Springfield which is Target-less. There was a Target about 25 miles from where we lived, but I figured Wal-mart is basically the same so why make the drive.
In Orange Beach, there is a Target much more accessible, and now that I have visited it few times I know it is waaay better than Wal-mart. Unlike Wal-mart, Target looks like it has actually put some thought into its selection and choices, especially in the houseware and home sections which are prime areas for families. Their choices complement each other, and they are fairly stylish. We still shop Wal-mart, but it really has more an organized flea-market feel. Cheap, but also, well, cheap.
But just so you know that I have not become some super sissy bragging about the container section in Target, I also got Super Mario Kart for my Wii and a Slip-n-Slide for Jacob in my recent Target visit. I am still a big kid at heart. I just now like my pillows and window treatments to match.
I guess I should have expressed my Target enthusiasm much more passionately to you much earlier in our marriage, but then again, it's something you must experience and recognize for yourself to "get." I know it will take some time, maybe another decade, but I think one day you'll even come to love and appreciate *the outlet mall* as much as I do. :)
ReplyDeleteBTW, you made some great selections for your first Target "experience."
A great post! I love it! I love you! Please keep blogging ... I miss it when you don't!
Kyle, If you get your wii hooked up to the internet or wifi, let us know and we can all race in Mario Kart :)
ReplyDeleteYou crack me up. You sound just like Joe...
ReplyDeleteTarget is my home away from home. Joe is glad we dont live closer to one...for the checkbooks sake.
But have you noticed how quiet Target is? Its great..No whining kids like Walmart has, no over crowded aisles, etc. Can you tell its relaxing for me to go there? :)