Happy Soldier! Black Friday Shopping with My Wife

Call me the "Black Friday man," dad or husband! I did it! I made it through Black Friday shopping with my wife. It was a mission I was not willing to accept, but as loving husband who wants to serve his wife, I did anyway. I drove the van, fought for parking spaces, stood in line in her behalf, held her purse and carried shopping bags. To prevent myself from snapping, I kept myself entertained by documenting my experiences during Black Friday 2015 on Instagram. Read below... Smile soldier!

Zero dark thirty. Forced to accept this mission. On going combat. Comrades down. Back up needed. #blackfridaydad #blackfriday #fatherhood

A photo posted by Jason Bruce (@jasonebruce) on Nov 27, 2015 at 7:10am PST

Sharing a foxhole with this GI. He needs a medic. I'm losing him. #blackfridaydad #blackfriday #fatherhood

A photo posted by Jason Bruce (@jasonebruce) on Nov 27, 2015 at 7:29am PST

Bloody war zone here. Take courage comrades. #blackfridaydad #blackfriday #family #fatherhood #gap #gapstore

A photo posted by Jason Bruce (@jasonebruce) on Nov 27, 2015 at 8:16am PST

It's an un-winnable mission from the start. Surveillance imagery confirms the enemy (code named 'doorbuster') is danger close! Conserve ammo and cash until reinforcements arrive. Stay alive soldier, and leave no kiddos behind. #blackfridaydad #blackfriday #fatherhood #family

A photo posted by Jason Bruce (@jasonebruce) on Nov 27, 2015 at 8:43am PST

Ceasefire! Time to hit the hole. #blackfridaydad #blackfriday #fatherhood #family

A photo posted by Jason Bruce (@jasonebruce) on Nov 27, 2015 at 9:26am PST

Remember to smile soldier! #blackfridaydad #blackfriday #fatherhood #family

A photo posted by Jason Bruce (@jasonebruce) on Nov 27, 2015 at 9:40am PST

To many civilians blocking my way. Will attempt to contact HQ and request immediate evacuation. See you on the other side of this battle. #blackfridaydad #blackfriday #fatherhood #family #gap #gapstore

A photo posted by Jason Bruce (@jasonebruce) on Nov 27, 2015 at 10:05am PST

A "Medal of Valor" awaits. Award ceremony at 2300 #blackfridaydad #blackfriday #fatherhood #family

A photo posted by Jason Bruce (@jasonebruce) on Nov 27, 2015 at 11:38am PST

Our vehicle to home base got diverted to a different battle zone. An unexpected turn of events. New mission awaits. Tough day for a soldier. Still trying to smile to earn a medal at the end of the day. #blackfridaydad #blackfriday #fatherhood #family

A photo posted by Jason Bruce (@jasonebruce) on Nov 27, 2015 at 11:48am PST

Waiting for my "commanding officer." Accepting this mission can be lonely. #blackfridaydad #blackfriday #fatherhood #family

A photo posted by Jason Bruce (@jasonebruce) on Nov 27, 2015 at 12:09pm PST

It''s dark. Team Delta still waiting for battle orders. Need to use Night vision soon. #blackfridaydad #blackfriday #fatherhood #family

A photo posted by Jason Bruce (@jasonebruce) on Nov 27, 2015 at 2:24pm PST

Where is my night vision? Long line of civilians waiting for rations at Camp #MichaelKors. They are all safe. #blackfridaydad #blackfriday #fatherhood #family

A photo posted by Jason Bruce (@jasonebruce) on Nov 27, 2015 at 2:34pm PST

More civilians sited at Camp #KateSpade. Their safety is our priority. blackfridaydad #blackfriday #fatherhood #family

A photo posted by Jason Bruce (@jasonebruce) on Nov 27, 2015 at 3:16pm PST

Surveying #BananaRepublic territory. Clearance is clear! Team Delta, proceed to infiltrate. #blackfridaydad #blackfriday #family #fatherhood

A photo posted by Jason Bruce (@jasonebruce) on Nov 27, 2015 at 3:46pm PST

#doorbusters at #Outlet territory positive for WMDs. Mortars hidden in floral cookie canisters. Taking it to HQ for containment. #blackfridaydad #blackfriday #fatherhood #family

A photo posted by Jason Bruce (@jasonebruce) on Nov 27, 2015 at 4:25pm PST

Lowbat. Need to reload. Will loose you soon. Too much carnage! Note to self... Act happy... Act happy... Act happy... Act happy... Act happy... Act happy... Aaaaaact haaaaappppyyyy! #blackfridaydad #blackfriday #fatherhood #family

A photo posted by Jason Bruce (@jasonebruce) on Nov 27, 2015 at 4:33pm PST

Seized contraband. I made it to home base. Feel defeated, but medal is worth all the pain. #HappySoldier #blackfridaydad #blackfriday #fatherhood #family

A photo posted by Jason Bruce (@jasonebruce) on Nov 27, 2015 at 7:19pm PST

My sincerest "thank you" to the true soldiers of the US Armed Forces who fight (and fought) real dangerous wars on our behalf. I salute you all! #blackfridaydad #blackfriday #thanksgiving #family #fatherhood #usmilitary #usa #shop #shopping #marriage #husband #wife #usarmedforces #veteran #veterans

A photo posted by Jason Bruce (@jasonebruce) on Nov 27, 2015 at 8:11pm PST