8:43am "Lush"

For some reason, I'm really into cooking these days. I think it's because I like the measurements of recipes and because it gives Sam and I something peaceful to do in the afternoon while Izzy naps. Whatever the reason, I am the next Julia Childs and I'm sure I will be hosting my own Food Network cooking show soon. Very soon.

This morning, I had a funny encounter at the supermarket. I saw a French recipe for garlic chicken that required cognac. Not having cognac in the house, I took both kids to the grocery store before Sam needed to go to school to pick some up. As luck would have it, the cognac was behind locked doors. This intrigued me but I went about picking up the rest of my groceries and proceeded to the check out stand. Once we approached the line, Sam helped place the groceries on the belt. In typical Sam fashion, he asked the man in front of him ten thousand questions and then it was our turn. Here is the conversation that ensued between the cashier, Sam and I:

Sam: You want to see my spy watch?
Cashier: Oh, hey, that's pretty cool.
Me: Excuse me, but, could I get some....
Sam: Yeah, I was a good boy so now I get to wear it.
Cashier: Were you in trouble?
Sam: Yeah (laughter).
Me: Hi there...excuse me but I needed to get some cognac from your case over there....
Sam: Yeah. We need Hennessey.
Cashier: You need a bottle of Hennessey?
Me: Yes, please
Cashier: Ok, let me see....Hey, uh, Bonnie, can you get a bottle of Hennessey for this customer?
Bonnie: I'm opening another lane how about Patrick?
Cashier: Hey Patrick, can you get this lady a bottle of Hennessey?
Patrick nods yes
Me: Thank you

At this point, I think we are good to go until the cashier proceeds to say the following on the loudspeaker...as in the one where the entire store can hear everything:

"Christie? Christie? Can you please help Patrick get a bottle of Hennessey for the lady in the black jacket with two kids in the cart in aisle four? Thanks."

I'd like to say I was embarrassed but, mostly, I was cracking up inside my head. I looked at the folks behind me and the only one snickering was the fourth guy in the back who game me a thumbs up. Wonderful.