In the late afternoon yesterday Benjamin convinced me to leave the house. I went to Hollywood Video to get some movies, to QFC for yummy snacks, and to Petco for crickets. While I was at Petco I also picked up a dog bowl, balls and single-serving dog food to have on hand next time Carol comes to visit. I warned Benjamin later so he wouldn't find the dog things in the cupboard and think I was already buying things for our future puppy.