Frustrations of life with two

I'm a big fan of telling it like it is. Although I usually share the good, funny, and fun parts of parenthood on this blog, there are a lot of frustrating parts too. When Micah was a newborn, I took him everywhere and it was never really a big deal. Now that I have two, I'm seeing the world through a whole new set of eyes and a completely new respect for parents with two or more children, especially those with multiples. I could tell the stories here, but the entries would be really long. Suffice it to say that I wish stores put more thought into who their customers are. I know it's asking a lot - before I had children, I wouldn't have thought twice about cart size, having to wait in two different lines to exchange one item, or having to walk the length of a football field with two kids because the only lines open were the ones at the other end of the store from where I was. Now I find myself getting really frustrated in these stores and trying my hardest not to take it out on innocent employees. I have spoken to a lot of managers, and while I'm reasonably certain that me speaking to them isn't going to change their policies, I at least feel better for having spoken my mind. Maybe I have found my calling in life. I've always enjoyed (a little too much) being an advocate for my rights, and maybe I can apply that to motherhood. Maybe I can start an advisory panel of parents and go around to different stores and restaurants and offer our services so that they can become more family-friendly. With our economy in the state that it's in and stores desperate for customers, maybe this idea could really take off! Given my recent experiences, I'd start by taking my panel to these three stores. They need the help! :)