So I broke a rule I know I shouldn't have....
I brought Devin to Wal-mart during his typical nap time. He didn't even seem tired until about 2 minutes before we pulled in to the parking lot. He was fine at first, helping me look for a birthday present. Of course we were in the toy section and I offered to get him a set of really cool Nick Jr cars- he said no, a movie- he said no, so we found the Matchbox gift and then we were off. I strolled over to the kids' section since I need new sippy cups for pre-school (starting Monday...stay tuned). On the way Devin begins screaming and crying and hitting me from the cart. I firmly told him that is not how we act in the store and that is not how we ask for something. He persisted and I told him that he was in "Time Out" (yes, cart time out, lol) and he started screaming, "I listen Mommy! I listen!" Ummm....no you aren't.
It was utterly embarassing. Everyone was staring at me. I just kept on pushing the cart with my head held high and a ferociously serious face. Devin kept this up through check out, through the parking lot, and even did the whole arching of the back thing to get into the car seat (I know you have all experienced that one). He passed out about half way home....thank goodness!
My question, though, is this.....Do all of those strangers who were gawking at me really never have their child do this at some point or another? Do they want me to believe they have never "been there" or that I am a bad parent?
Whatever. At least I didn't give in.
7 comments:
You did the right thing. I hate when people stare. I feel the same way. I feel like saying you have been there I know you have.
Karla,
Don't worry! I get the same looks at the SAME wal-mart! If they have had a child before they have gone through the same thing! You didn't do anything wrong! They are 2 yr olds and totally UNPREDICTABLE!!!!!
Kim & Emma
People forget what it's like. And it's often the "older" crowd. 45+ that give the nastiest looks imo.
You did well! To anyone that doesn't like it, they should look away and mine their bizzwax;-)
We have ALL been there Karla! I, too, am amazed that people stare like they have never witnessed or experienced such a thing. Nolan ALWAYS starts crying, "Ready to listen mommy! Ready to listen!" when he gets in trouble. :)
Anna
Oh i have soo been there so many times! In fact, i now refuse to even take Carter to Wal-Mart just b/c he was so bad last time! I mean, refused to even go in the cart, took off running away from me, laid down the floor screaming and arched his back so i couldn't pick him up..and this wasn't even close to naptime! ....if anyone gives dirty looks they obviously never had kids of their own!!!
I bet they were staring at you knowing how you feel. Good for you for holding your head up high!
People look at you funny when you two year old pitches a fit and screams like he's possessed? Hmmm, I hadn't even noticed. I was too busy keeping from getting my head lobbed off by a angry toddler to care if there was anyone else around.
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