Beginnings

As I went out this evening to purchase my first “bulk” set of 50 jars for Nonnie’s Chocolate Chip Cookies, a wave of excitement hit me. I thought to myself, “This is really happening. We are committed and I am as thrilled about this endeavor as ever!” The man behind the counter didn’t take me too seriously when I politely asked him for a box to put all 50 items into that I was purchasing. He replied, “Just grab a cart and throw ‘em in all in there.” A moment of silence passed between us as I looked at him in disbelief. “My items are glass jars.” I stated as politely as I could, looking him directly in the eye. “Is there perhaps just one box that I could pack them all into to carry out?” He furrowed his brows and was off to find a box. 

My mother, accompanying me along this bulk purchasing adventure, quickly found our jars and started counting, setting aside exactly 50. As we inspected each and everyone, the excitement welled up within me once again. I proudly wheeled the box up to the check out counter, which fit snugly into our cart. The man replied, “Wow, you weren’t kidding. 50 jars, huh?” I smiled and affirmed, with a quick nod of my head. “Looks awful heavy, are you sure you will be able to get the box out of that cart?” Mom piped up, “We will manage.” Once paid for, I proudly wheeled our first 50 jars out to my vehicle. I gently placed the box into my car and off I drove, as slowly and carefully as any first-time parent with a newborn. I could hear the slight clinking of glass with every bump, turn and stop. My heart was pounding but I couldn’t stop smiling.
 
~Nonnie