How I Costco

Park in the very last row because it’s Saturday and, of course, the entire lot is full.

Walk into the bustling superstore with a list. Fully intend to buy mostly meat, baking supplies and paper goods.

Spot the holiday decorations aisle near the entrance and make a beeline for all that joy.

Fill my entire cart with Christmas decorations. Agree — reluctantly — to leave the giant sled and reindeer I’ve been wanting for four years because it won’t fit in the cart, the car or the shed.

Purchase everything else and cram it into my Prius.

Take cart back into the store and buy the stuff I actually planned to get in the first place.

Walk out feeling accomplished, excited for the holidays and a little wistful about that sled/reindeer.