Yesterday we took the kids to Costco. It’s an event that never ends well.
No one wants to stay in the cart. There’s whining. The samples don’t come fast enough or god forbid, they don’t like them. The kids want to wander down every aisle. I am pretty sure we’ve never left without tears. A fun time is had by all.
Yesterday we reached a new level of awesome.
Bug sat down in the middle of an aisle and threw a fit – all because my husband wouldn’t pick him up. He’s going through this jealousy thing with his little sister. Whatever she does with a parent, he wants to do the same, including being picked up.
My husband tried to avoid the type of meltdown that results in lots of stares, but it wasn’t going so well. I finally walked up to my husband and said “Come on, just leave him.” We walked a few feet away and said “see ya” to my son. He didn’t much care for that. But as he got up and ran to us (score one for mom), a fellow shopper walked by us, gave me a thumbs up and said “Good job, mom!”
I cannot begin to tell you how good that made me feel.
As parents we’re constantly asking ourselves – “Did I do that right? Was that the correct approach? Was I too hard on him/her?” It was so nice to have a fellow human being acknowledge that I was justified in my actions and was doing a good job.
Thanks random Costco man. You totally made my day.
I always tried to give an encouraging smile as I’m afraid if I say something to another mom she might take it the wrong way.
But it is awesome when someone gives you a nod or look of approval instead of the typical eye roll.
Way to Go Mom!
YES! Love that Costco guy. I know how hard it is not to cave. Nice job.