We've done Black Friday the last two years as a whole family. No one to watch our little ones that early in the morning. LOL. The years before, my guy used to go by himself while I slept. Now it's a family tradition. I dress kids in something they can go out in the morning and buy breakfast to go so in a way, a treat and go shopping. I've seen a lot of things described in this thread but so far, so good. Last year, the little ones had fun too and were ready for a nap by 11am. No problem, we took them home, and I went back out! Finished by 2pm. Of course, we have to get creative about hiding THEIR surprises we find on Black Friday...
There are good people in the masses. I remember a lady who was looking for something, the same thing my guy was trying to get..so I'd motion for him to get TWO. He couldn't. The lady left. Then my guy got lucky on the other side of the store. No lady. Oh well. I didn't need two. Who wants this? Oh Yeah! Lol.
I really like sleeping in until a decent hour but Black Friday is worth it.