I went over and asked the lady if I could have one of the 5 trillion left over bags of popcorn.
She said, I'm sorry, I can't, we're closed. I proceeded to walk away and that's when DJ fell OUT on the ground and started balling. Full on tears, sobbing for popcorn. **Cue the Calgon commercial. I'll exit stage left now!
I gave her a silent look as if to say,
Needless to say, the lady gave us two bags. I tell her Thank you!!! Thank you!!!!!! Here's the best part---There was another lady there with her kid staring us down and she gave me a nice nasty look, as if to say, "My little Johnny would never have a tantrum like that. Especially NOT in public."
After I MEAN MUGGED her, I should've said, "What is your problem? Why the hell are you staring me down Miss Perfect Mom?" Listen, You better watch it, your "perfect Johnny might be the next cereal (i spelled it that way on purpose) killer and well......nevermind!
Now do you see why I need to go to therapy ONCE a week to work on my anger issues?
I could've done a stint in the metal room for some popcorn. Some popcorn? *sigh*
Question-When was the last time your child performed dramatically/tantrums in public? When was the last time you felt like you were going to lose your mind? How did you handle it?
18 comments:
The school that I work at is full of those "perfect" moms...but they're only that way because they've got nannies to take on the brunt of the work.
Don't sweat it, kids have tantrums...that's just what they do.
oh my gosh - my son totally does that! and it is so embarrassing - and makes me crazy when people give me those looks too. I mean good grief - these things happen! My son is very intense and emotional. He can come apart so easily. This morning he started crying and flung himself into a tantrum because I flushed the toilet! He has a touch time controlling his intense emotions. Now that doesn't mean I am not doing my best to help him to learn and to provide boundaries and consequences. I am doing the best I can!!!! But he is super emotional and something like the HUGE disappointment of not getting popcorn when he has been looking forward to it all day could TOTALLY make him burst into tears and come undone!
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I am cracking up! I guess next time, popcorn first mom! LOL!! I would have wanted to slap the taste out Miss Perfect Mom's mouth!
It depends on the reason for the meltdown. Usually, I gather up the kid and leave. No treats, no arguing, we're out of there.
However, your case was different. He was expecting the popcorn, was drooling over the popcorn, and then his dreams were smashed. Of course he was upset.
Now if he'd only seen the popcorn and had a hissy fit because you said no, it's another thing entirely.
Oh and obviously I'm not talking about a one size fits all policy.
All kids are different.
People judge like that to make their ownselves feel better. Don't let it get to you. I'm fairly religious, so I remind myself that my only judge is God. It helps me live for Him and not others who've got it wrong - don't have a heart for loving others. Don't be too hard on yourself. Everyone has been there with a small child and tantrums in public. Focus on the good...that women who was kind enough to give you the popcorn. What an angel! Forget the ugly.
BTW, you know preschoolers have a fairly low frustration tolerance, and tire easily which means tantrums. I bet he needed that popcorn...probably needed a little snack. :)
The last tantrum was when I was looking for sunglasses in a store. My 3 year old wanted to grab all the sunglasses off the rack.
Total melt down occured, we were getting 'the look' from other shoppers. So we just left the store, because it was only getting worse. When I see other children having tantrums, I smile at the parent, and say "watch out, its my daughters turn next" and we get a laugh out of it.
we get a laugh out of it, as in me and the other parent, not me and my daughter ;)
I bet they were just going to throw out that popcorn anyway. I don't think others should judge how you raise your child. Everyone has their moments, even the little guys and gals.
My little angel know when we go into Target- he gets popcorn! I will feed to keep the peace while I shop!
Oops- forgot this- Just yesterday at the BX Luke threw a fit for a toy- told him no, he had a 'spasm' on the floor- so I told him bye. He got up and ran after me. I am still hearing about it this morning! Argh!
Uhhh 5 minutes ago!
Gavin takes every opportunity to fall out and sizzle on the floor like bacon! LOL!
about 3 months ago, my lil one wilded out on me at Chuck E. Cheeses because I told him that we had to leave. He stopped just outside the door and fell to the ground....at 3 years old, I promptly picked him up off the ground and proceeded to spank that bottom.
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"sizzle on the floor like bacon"
My little boy was a saint at that age but one of my daughters....let's just say she was another story.
I always felt she would go out of her way to act out in public.
Talk about embarrassment!!
At that time, I was very young so my answer to everything was a spanking...needless to say, it didn't work SO I simply adapted the habit of ignoring her and everyone else.
It wasn't pretty!! LOL
I agree! The sizzle on the floor like bacon is Hilarious!!! That's my gurl Slyvie. :)
My ovaries hurt from reading that one. My nephews pitch a fit and I snatch them up by their collar. I act crazier than them...that generally calms them down. I get all bug-eyed and talk really low. They probably think my eyes are going to explode so they quiet down to watch to see what happens next!
LOL!!
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