Momma Bear
Sabrina woke up this morning convinced that if she wasn’t physically attached to my leg or in my arms, she would surely not be long for this world. So every time I moved, I saw this face, accompanied by much whining and an occasional sob:
Because I was starting to question how much damage would some booze really do to a fetus, I decided it was time to pack us up and head to the mall play area. While at the mall, we stumbled upon a consignment sale and scored some deals for Sabrina’s summer wardrobe: 15 outfits, 2 bathing suits, 2 books, and some fisher price farm toys. I love bargains! Although I think some people need to be a little more realistic when pricing their items for consignment sales. I saw an awful lot of $10 – that seems a little high for that kind of sale. And the cribs were priced at $350+. Seriously, I paid less than that for Sabrina’s brand new crib. Our loot:
Sabrina was surprisingly pleasant while I shopped so after we finished shopping, we headed to the play area. She is a big fan of it now that she can walk and run with the other kids. Finally! Some smiles from my little one:
Going to the play area brings out some weird mommy impulses. First, I thought it was hysterical that at almost 17 months old, Sabrina is already chasing boys. There was a little boy who she would not leave alone and chased around until he left.
Second, I wanted to yell at someone else’s kid. I’m really not an uptight momma. As long as other parents are paying attention, I pretty much let the kids work things out for themselves. But there was a little girl who was probably 3 who was being mean to my little girl and I wanted to yell at her until she cried a little. She kept following Sabrina. Where ever Sabrina went to play, this little girl went. She would then nudge Sabrina out of the way and take over that area. So Sabrina would move on and the little girl would do it again. The little girl’s mom was reading a book and not paying attention. I was just about to ask the mom to ask her little girl to not knock Sabrina down again (I figured this was better mom etiquette than making her cry) when her mom announced it was time to go.
The ONLY time I have ever lost it on a kid that was not mine was at one of those mall play areas. Man, this kid was literally jumping on top of all the little ones and shoving them. The parent couldnt have cared less. SO, leave it to me to put the kid in his place. Of course my heart wa pounding through my shirt b/c I thought the parent was going to kick my butt, but at least the kids stopped…..and the parent spoke up too!
Great deal on the clothes! Gotta love a bargain!
I have had to go off on a kid at the park for the same reason. She was four and harrassing my kids. When she picked her foot up to kick my little ones who were at the top of the jungle gym, I lost it on her ass. The nanny came running when she heard me. When it comes to my kids, I am a Mommy bear.
I am so glad to hear that I am not the only one who thinks that making little kids cry would make me feel better….
You lasted longer than me! I would have gone over and asked the little girl not to knock the baby over anymore and it be loud enough for the mom to hear it!
What a score on those cute clothes! Can’t wait for spring and summer to get here!
Yeah – I’m not sure I could have kept my mouth shut either – but then sometimes I’m a big baby. 🙂
See, I have the bully and that’s why we have never visited the play area at the mall. I’m scared of Gabriella being mean. Not that I would just let her, but ugh, I don’t want her to do it even once. I guess I have to let her socialize and learn at some point.
Awwww…Sabrina wuvs you very much, Mama. : ) You must be a very good Mama indeed. : )
About the play area… I always get really nervous because Emma is so feisty. She isn’t mean, she’s very sweet but she’s very feisty. I always warn the parents at church when Emma starts heading towards their child by saying something like “Here comes Little Miss Gentle…” *wink wink* to kind of give them a heads up. I can’t imagine not following Emma around, though and I certainly cannot imagine reading a book while my child plays with other children unsupervised. : / God bless.
blog land saves my sanity. to know other mommies want to yell at obnoxious kids, even if we’d never do it (except under extreme circumstances, of course), makes me feel infinitely better.
great job on the bargain hunting, btw. i had a friend tell me she’s never seen a kid with as many clothes as i have for julian (i love a bargain.) i’ll worry when he has as many clothes as i do.
I often find that Reese is stuck to me like velcro when he needs a change of scenery. It always improves both of our moods. AND, bargains too. You surely scored.
Your comment about alcohol really cracked me up. You and I have the same sense of humor!!! Thanks for the chuckle!!
I lost it once at McDonalds when a bigger kid jumped into the ball pit on top of my nephew with cerebral palsy. I thought I was going to have to take on the whole family. It was a little scarey. LOL
Gail
Kill em with kindness! It’s amazing what a few well spoken words said with a smile will do to kids like that! Sometimes they just need to know someone IS watching them! My problem is wanting to tell other mothers how to raise their children…like at dinner tonight…we went to a nice restaurant and a family came in with two teeanage-ish boys. One was playing Gameboy, the other had headphones in listening to his iPod, and neither took their hats off. Yes, I’m a born and bred southern girl, and taking off one’s hat in a restaurant just ain’t right;) I wanted to ask the mom and dad what on earth they were doing?! Then there was the time the little girl…ah, never mind, I could go on and on with this one! I’m sure no one has ever wanted to tell me how to raise my perfectly behaved children! LOL!!!
The Boy loved (and probably still would play with) that FP barn toy.
I noticed that about the consignment shop in resort town – they wanted more for soiled or worn clothing than I pay for some new stuff.
And finally, it’s hard to keep my mouth shut around ill behaved children. I am amazed at how tolerant some parents are with their kids!
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ROARRRRR I too am a mama bear! There is a little punk kid (I know, totally innapropriate) at my sweat pea’s daycare. When I pick up my kiddo and I see this child, I say his name like Jerry Seinfield said, “NEWMAN” with a snear. It cracks the teacher up… This child is prob. 20mos and if he were an adult I would give him a piece of my mind. He has bitten my kid twice and he is always bullying the other kids. [Ok..I am a social worker..I know there is something going on in this kiddos life] but I have asked for my angel (ha!) to be separated from this kid. I fear I may send down the wrath of mama bear on his ass. The teacher has complied and since they separated my boy hasn’t been nibbled on. I have never seen his parental units and if I did I am pretty sure I would talk to them about their son. The teacher said she has spoken to them about the biting.
Good bounty at the consignment store…that watermelon dress is amazing. I wish there were cuter clothes for boys…
awe, I am glad that day got better for you and for Sabrina.
Sabrina is adorable !!
Glad your day improved. Going out usually helps my kids too. Come check out my blog. http://mommato3.blogspot.com
woah what a haul you got there! good deal.
And yeah, not sure how I’ll handle that bully kid thing… though unfortunately my lil brute may be the one doing the pushing. I guess it might help to remember that it’s not really the kid being mean on purpose as 2yos haven’t really got the whole social thing down yet. That’s why it’s a good idea for the parents to pay attention! hello?!
Maya loves those play areas also. Love the loot.
I love that little watermelon dress…
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