Only in B-Town

Or maybe not only in B-Town, but it seems I see it all here. Anyway, last Friday, I'm at Wal-Mart, stocking up on a few things (only 20, as I was in the 20 items or less lane) for the weekend. I usually don't pay much attention to people around me in Wal-Mart, or any store for that matter. I typically have my list, and want to get in and out of the store as quickly and painlessly as possible. Today, however, I spent a lot of time in that check-out line, behind 3 other customers, also stocking up for the weekend.

For some reason unknown to me, as the customer in front of me finally got to put her purchase on the counter, I took notice of her purchase. Two items. It was all I could do to contain my laughter, and remain composed. I had to turn away, which was a bit of a mistake, because my 14-year-old (yes, she's already 14, can you believe it?), looked at me and mouthed "what's wrong, Mom?" I just shook my head. If I told her, she wouldn't be able to contain her laughter either. I couldn't resist. I had to tell her. It was too good to keep to myself. What's the likelihood that a person would be buying those two particular items, and only those items?? So, I motioned with my eyes, and mouthed "look at what that woman is buying." My daughter looked. She knew not to laugh aloud, so she, too, turned around, looking at the magazines, shoulders shaking with laughter. We both, by some sort of divine assistance, were able to keep from laughing aloud until after we got to the parking lot. Now that's some control, yes? Perhaps you won't find it as funny as we did, when you discover what that woman was stocking up on that day in Wal-Mart, but I'm still finding it difficult not to laugh as I write this. And what were the two items she purchased?

A 10-pack of frozen burritos, and a 24-roll pack of toilet paper.