And it really was no big deal.
I am happy to report that after six and a half years of parenting, the sound of SOMEONE ELSE'S children screaming is reassuring and pleasant. When I hear that sound, I always think the same three thoughts. This happens in airplanes, restaurants, or really any place where kids scream (everywhere). The thoughts appear in this order:
- Yay! That's not my kid screaming. I should go hug my daughter right now and thank her for not screaming. (Note: I did.)
- Phew! Our peers also have kids that go ballistic at times. These people seem like good parents and their kids explode too. Perhaps I am not the very worst father on the planet.
- Awwww. Poor kids/parents.
Me me me me me! Someone, get me a blog.
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Because my children are grown, and my grandchildren never act out with me. REally they don't, they know they don't have to cry to get what they want, they just hug me and whisper what is they want and Nana gets it for them. Usually if we are somewhere and they are tired, they say, "I want to go back to your house." and we go. But, at the grocery stores, the doctor's offices, the library, well anywhere, when I see a mother or father with a child that is being fussy or cranky, I smile at them and sometimes tell them it's okay, that's all part of being parents of young children. It really is okay. For the most part, people are use to it and are not going to be harsh thinking or responding. It's usually harder on the parents than anyone else and by the parents getting all flustered, well, the children only act worse. But, I am happy that I have gone through it and it is over. I sure hated those little fussy moments at the doctor's office or at the dentist.
Understood. I gotta say though, I hated other people's crying kids a lot more before I had a kid.
Your emotional train is a good sign for me. I may be an OK parent one day.
If you're a good Aunt Tasty, I'd bet you'll be a good parent.
I'm a quite-good Aunt Tasty. Thanks, Mike. I appreciate it.
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