Oops, I did it again

Set off the alarm at Wal-Mart, that is.  Whadja think I meant??

I went in with the thought of just getting a few things we needed, and ended up filling two carts and spending $282.  Geez.  In my defense, though, I hadn't shopped at all when the kids were off school, and that was almost three weeks.  I did run into the local grocery once, for milk and bread, and that was such a disaster with all six that I didn't want to chance it for big shopping.

So, I went through the self checkout, and got my required approval for using my charge, since I look like such a criminal.  Also, I got yelled at by one of the cashiers, since the amazing baby who never sleeps decided to climb out of the buckle on the cart and was standing in the seat. I took both my carts, tossed both girls under my arms, and went to the exit.  Bing, Bing, BIINGGG!!!!!  The damned alarm went off.  I have no idea why, since I didn't buy any cd's, or dvd's, or electronics, just regular groceries.  Groceries, my monthly pregnancy test - cuz I'm weird that way and like to pee on sticks just cuz - and a large picture frame.

Nosy biddy came over to inspect my cart, and wanted my receipt.  Of course, I had no idea what I did with it from the register to the door.  She rummaged through my cart while I located the receipt. 

"What gives?  I didn't buy anything expensive - why did the alarm go off?"

"Let me check.  Well, see here, you bought eggs.  Eggs are a big seller, they will set the alarm off.  And toothpaste.  That's a huge seller, and it sets it off too."

Eggs and toothpaste.  Hmm, I know if I had a store, I defintely try to catch those people purchasing the toothpaste and eggs.  Not the cd's and dvds.

"See, you forgot to scan them."

"What do you mean?  They are on the receipt - I clearly paid for them."

"Yes, but you didn't scan them."

How can they be on the receipt and not be scanned?????

Whatever.  I think someone at Wal-Mart has it in for me.