Pt 2 of them (continued ver)

Chapter 203

Colby and Malia decided it was time for a shopping trip to buy Carter some new clothes and a stroller. Carter had outgrown most of his outfits, and his current stroller, while still functional, was starting to feel a bit too snug for his needs. With Carter's frequent outings and his need for comfort, they wanted to find something perfect.

Preparing for the Trip

Malia packed a bag with all of Carter's essentials:
• His favorite blanket
• A bottle of milk
• Snacks he loved, like soft crackers and applesauce pouches
• A small toy dinosaur to keep him entertained
• A change of clothes, just in case

Meanwhile, Colby made sure the car seat was ready and the car was loaded with enough space to bring back everything they planned to buy.

Carter, energetic and excited, ran around the living room, holding his blanket like a cape. "We go shopping?" he asked, bouncing on his toes.

"That's right, buddy," Colby said, scooping him up. "But you've got to stay with us and be good, okay?"

Carter nodded enthusiastically but immediately wriggled to get down. Malia smiled. "We'll see how long that energy lasts."

At the Store

The family arrived at the mall and headed straight to the children's section. The first stop was for clothes. Carter, though energetic, wasn't too thrilled about trying on outfits. He squirmed and tugged at the sleeves of the shirts Colby held up.

"Look, Carter! Dinosaurs!" Malia said, holding up a shirt with a bright T-rex on it. That got his attention. Carter clapped his hands and reached for the shirt. "Dino shirt! I want dino!"

They picked out several outfits for him:
• T-shirts with dinosaurs, cars, and paw prints
• Comfy pants with elastic waists for easy wear
• A few cozy hoodies for colder days
• Socks with fun patterns

Afterward, they moved to the stroller section. Carter, who had been walking beside Colby, started getting restless. "Up!" he whined, tugging at Colby's pants.

Colby lifted him, and Carter snuggled into his shoulder, his little hands gripping tightly. Malia examined different strollers, looking for one that would grow with Carter. She found a sleek, durable model with a reclining seat, a snack tray, and plenty of storage for all of Carter's necessities.

"What do you think?" Malia asked, showing Colby.

Colby nodded, bouncing Carter gently. "Looks perfect. Let's try it out."

They placed Carter in the stroller, and to their relief, he seemed to like it. He leaned back and held his blanket, sucking on his bottle contentedly. "This one's a winner," Colby said with a chuckle.

Wrapping Up the Day

Before leaving, they stopped by a toy store to reward Carter for his patience. He picked out a set of Paw Patrol figures and a squishy dinosaur toy. Liam and the girls got small treats too, keeping everyone happy.

Back at home, they unpacked everything and set up the new stroller. Carter, now tired from the outing, sat in his high chair eating nuggets while Colby and Malia admired the purchases.

"That was a productive trip," Malia said, folding one of Carter's new shirts.

Colby smiled, looking at Carter, who was dozing off in his high chair. "Anything for our little guy."