Yesterday was one of those days. I made the decision to take the kids shopping with me. After being in the store for about 5 minutes I remembered why I don't take the kids shopping with me. They were all running around, spinning the clothes racks, hiding in the clothes racks, touching EVERYTHING, pulling things down that they wanted... etc., etc., etc. My son even pushed another little boy in the store 3 TIMES! I was mortified. Next time we will definitely use the stroller!
I nearly lost it. I could not believe at how badly they were behaving. I thought I had done a better job at parenting. Looking back, I can see how I could have dealt with the situation better. Has anyone else ever been there though? I mean, I consider myself a pretty reasonable parent. And I also consider my children to be pretty well-behaved (for the most part).
I just know that the store employees were looking at me, wishing I had never set foot in there and were counting the moments until I left the store. I just hope they let us in there again someday!
Such is life!
1 week ago
3 comments:
You are totally normal! Seriously, don't beat yourself up over it. I've been there, done that, many a time. :)
I also prefer to leave my kids at home when I shop - but we do have days like that too. Back when Bug was smaller she was a major temper tantrum thrower and I can't count the times that I just had to leave my cart in the middle of the store and rush out of the place with her under one arm football style kicking & screaming -- totally mortified. But if my kids don't behave I don't play games. I have no problem just calling it quits (as much as that stinks) and heading home. But it is hard to keep your cool & try not be utterly mortified by their behavior! Hang in there! I hope it improves as they get older!
I have definitely walked out of the store and gone home in the middle of a shopping trip in an attempt to keep my cool and we've had many timeouts right in front of the store too.
Bring the kids to my house next time, silly. :) we love having them over!
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