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Friday, July 24, 2009
Cranky
I was cranky and emotional today. I could list the reasons, but is there really a good reason? So we were up at Snowbird enjoying the weather, and the kids started to chase a chipmunk around. I said, "Guys, don't chase him," several times, and then this guy ten feet away from me starts chiming in, "Don't chase him, don't chase him" and I turn to him and say, "I can handle it, thanks." I said it quietly, but I'm sure he felt my grumpy heart. He didn't say anything. He probably just didn't want them to get bitten. He was probably missing his own kids somewhere. I wish so bad I had apologized. This is my confession to the blogosphere. Cranky isn't worth it. I vow to now be chipper all the time!!
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We all have days like that. I would have done the same thing... except I would have made sure the guy heard me.
I have had two situations recently where strangers were trying to "parent" my kids. It makes you feel like they think you can't handle them. Anyway, you are totally justified in what you said. I wish I would have said something to those people who were telling my kids what to do.
Adri,
He did hear me--I was just trying to say I didn't yell or anything.
Oh, I've had so many of those days this week...the heat has gotten the best of me this week unfortunately. It make me feel better to hear someone else has rough days too! Hey, did you get my emails about preschool...I sent them to Ashley's email at jacobsen. Let me know if you have a better email address. Thanks
Valerie
You cranky? Never! I think we all have those moments. I was at the grocery store once and Chase opened up a pack of gum and started chopping away without me looking. Some lady there decided it was her "obligation" to correct him. In hindsight, I know she was just trying to help me with my 3 little ones who were going crazy after a hour or two of shopping. But unfortunately, in that moment I took my frustrations out on her. I've always felt bad about that. You know that I think your amazing Audrey and I feel so lucky to have you as my dear friend.
Oh Audrey, we all have those days. Don't feel too bad. He likely didn't even hear you!
Don't beat yourself up about it. Strangers trying to parent other people's kids is just plain rude and I think it's OK to tell someone it's out of line!
Audrey, I have a cranky day every day. Don't beat yourself up over it. I'm sure the guy just figured you were having a bad day. You don't look mean. :-) I'm glad you were able to get out and enjoy the weather.
I think that happens to me daily. No joke. No need to make resolutions about being chipper. If you were always chipper, I don't think we would be as good of friends as we are.
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