I did it!

I needed to get a few things from the store and I didn't go to to Walmart! I loaded the kids up and we went to Rite-aid here in town. When we pulled up Mason said "hey this is where my friend works!" Which is really a funny story because wherever we go, Mason makes a friend.

The lady he was refering to is a Manager we met while shopping there almost 5 years ago and her name is Nadene. Mason was type of baby that would go berserk in a store! He would SCREAM the entire time. It was so very dreadful. One time Nadene saw me in a state of distress and walked over and starting talking to Mason and trying to help him calm down. Well over the years they have formed a friendship and he really looks forward to seeing her.

We were in the store for no more than a few minutes and Nadene came over, with a smile and friendly attitude (as always). They spent time talking as we shopped, and when I needed something from behind the counter she gladly offered to go get it for me! There was no attitude, it was so refreshing.

While I was there, Nadene's coworker came over talk and turned out she was a photographer! We networked for a bit and hopefully I'll be hearing from her soon. Then the clerk that was checking me out was friendly enough to start up a conversation about her little boy who is turning one soon and she asked for a business card because she was looking for someone to photograph him! It was so nice not to be rushed blankly through the line and actually meet some really cool people and maybe even a new customer!
I love how the whole experience stemmed from not going to Walmart!

Ok so the pros and cons:
Pro: nice, friendly service
Pro: Met some really cool people
Pro: Networked
Pro: It was so close to the house
Pro: Left with a great feeling!

Con: I did spend a bit more

Conclusion: The great service so far exceeded the extra few dollars I spent that I didn't even think about the cost difference until now! I would gladly spend more for this type of service!

P.S. Nadene if you are reading this, I must tell you that you are so great at your job and you are a really great person! Thanks for spending time to get to know my kids!