Home away from Home

Not quite sure where I live physically these days but spiritually, I have no question!
It has been great to be with my honey-face more and I miss him terribly already!
What a trip though. My Mom, who may be arguably the most unhealthy shopper I know decided to take us shopping. She is super busy right now and so had little time for us. So she took us shopping on the day she could squeeze in a few hours.
She has always been that way. It is a way she shows love. I try to get her to just come over and SIT DOWN and let the kids show her their pictures, toys and dances but she can't seem to do it. She has to be ON THE GO. Poor thing. She doesn't know what she's missing!
But we always have fun and we ended up with a new living room set for Vero: Sofa, love seat, chaise lounge (my first one, very cool! I can totally see the girls dressed in their long flowy dresses draped dramatically on the thing) and a neat trunk-like ottoman.
Also a computer desk and Little L got the most gorgeous hand painted vanity and screen. (for Christmas, shhh!)
Then there are the movies which she always insists on making a special trip to Sam's for. I guess that's where all the movies come from. I think she thinks since we don't do Harry Potter that she has to buy EVERY MOVIE that I EVER WILL ALLOW. Lol
So here we go:
Ratatouille (totally cute, they actually got me to watch most of this one)
Meet the Robinson's (haven't watched it yet, but kids swear I'll love it. It supposedly has a moral, lol)
Wizard of Ha's (Veggie Tales)
Seasons 5, 7, 8 and 9 of Little House. (how many episodes can one watch in a row??) Hey did you know Albert actually DIES in one of these??? How did I miss that one? I was SO mad at the kids when they told me this. Lol
The entire Blue Planet series, 10 disks! Anyone who saw any of these specials on Discovery knows how cool this is. If I had a big screen, I'd do a once a month showing for the group. Can't wait to see these!!!
Sicko (one for Mom, Michael Moore's latest doc on Insurance companies)
Can't remember what else...

Tired yet? I am thinking I should put a stop to it. I mean you can look at it like a blessing or a curse you know? If I KNOW that her shopping is unhealthy (yes, she does have the money, but it is still unhealthy) then I should not allow it. But if it is the WAY she feels good and can't yet see the blessing of time then what am I to do? FURTHER offend her by saying No, don't take us shopping? It is the only exposure the kids have to a situation where pretty much anything goes. They like it. Lol
BUT---she still thinks I hold them back too much. ("I don't want the kids scared to say they like something Stephanie") Uhh, Mom? Have you seen the basket? It's full.

I finally had to put a stop to the day after Thanksgiving shopping with her. She was OUT OF CONTROL. She is supportive of my new lesser Christmases. (three gifts) but she still has a "way" of sneaking in multiple items.

What's a Mom to do??? At the moment? Be thankful.