What's wrong with this picture???

This is Jim at my surprise 40th.  That was such a great night.  He did an awesome job.  I love him.  So -- much.

So, look closely at this picture and see if you can see what's wrong with it:

Anything?  Nope?  Well, here's the problem --- it's a guy, with a shopping bag.  There's another guy just beyond him.

And here's a 3rd guy ..... with a shopping bag.  

     "What", you may ask, "is the problem here?"

I shall tell you.  

These are the 3, and only, people who went with me to the outlet mall.  Three teenage males.

That just ain't right.

I, a mother of 3 additional children, all of who are females, went to a mall with my 3 sons (catchy title ..... my 3 sons)-----(Daughter #2 didn't relish the thought of dragging the boot-leg around).  Le sigh.

Actually, one of the males likes to shop, as long as it's my money he's spending.  One of the other males loves "preppy" clothes so he enjoyed getting some clothes for school.

The 3rd male, who shall remain nameless, didn't buy anything.  I'm guessing that's because there was no store there with the name, "Black t-shirts with pictures of screaming bands".  

Again, nameless.

I can't for the life of me figure out why he wanted to come, let alone one of the others.  The one who likes to shop ---- I get.

I am not that fond of shopping.  In fact, I was ready to hit the road after about 45 minutes.  The male "shopper", however, was not.  

I played the dutifully good mom and let him wander around some more.  Then I threatened to throw up or pass out from hunger.  He hurried up at that point.  Nothing embarrasses a teenager more than to have his mom throw up in a store.  I'm just guessing here.  But if it happens I'll let you know.

Anyway, we hit an "In & Out" burger joint before hitting the freeway.  I'm not sure what the almost religious fanaticism is about this place.  I mean, the burgers are good, but THAT good?  Not so much.  But hey, it was a tourist thing to do and the boys had never eaten one, so again, the dutiful mother played along.

Tomorrow Son #1 & #3 are going to Lego Land with J, L and S.  The sane children and I are staying home and relaxing.  Well, to his credit, Son #1 has never been there.  Son #3 has so I'm not getting his passion for going again.  He's about 5 years beyond this park.  But the boys have always loved Legos and will still haul out the huge tub of them once in a while.

Now we're waiting for S to be read her two books before bed (every night, 2 books).  She picks two different people to read them every night.  She's had a pretty good reading pool to choose from these 2 weeks.

After that we're going to watch "Vantage Point".  

I will miss J, L and S a lot when we leave.  And the weather.  The incredible, lovely, cool, beautiful weather.  

Another sigh escapes me. 

If it weren't for the price of gas (and well, let's face it ..... everything else) ...... plus the burning wrath of my mother ...... I'd seriously consider staying here.

'Night all.

UPDATE:  It's now about 10:00 and "Vantage Point" is over.  LN --- you were SO right!!!  I have SUCH a headache after this movie!!!!  HOLY COW!!!!!!!