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Shared Spaces

 When you date someone, and someone who lives in your area you often have to share spaces.  Today after school (it was pajama day) I needed to make a quick grocery run for ice cream sandwiches (I promised Noah they would be waiting when he got home from school) before picking Micah up from school .  As I circled the parking lot I saw what I thought was a familiar face.  I took a second glance and it was confirmed.  I then thought to myself do we really need those ice cream sandwiches?  I then reminded myself that this too is my grocery store.  I circled around and parked my car and headed in.  I wanted to quickly get in and out as I had high school pickup calling my name.  I headed straight for the frozen department and wanted to check out ASAP.  As I rounded the corner of self checkout there was that familiar face.  I thought for a moment that I should just go to another check out but then again my store too.  I checked out and as I exited the checkout out area, he was standing right there in front of me.  There in front of him was his ex-wife.  What had I just walked into?  

I then followed the duo out and walked to my car,  they walking to their cars. I then realized parked across from me and head-on there was that familiar face.  Id's say a quick eye contact was made, I put my car in reverse and left the spot.  I guess this is how it's going to be.  

I just can't make this stuff up! #mylife

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