Lessons Learned....The Hard Way!

Lifes little or in my case BIG lessons come at you fast! I just had to write about this lesson that I had the honor of learning recently. First of all, Thank you Tammy for calling me out! I truly appreciate it as I would never have realized my behavior without you!

OK, so here goes... I was at Costco shopping with Jenni and the kids one morning in July. We walked in, got our carts, and proceeded with the routine until I heard this kid just screaming and throwing a complete tantrum. At first I could not tell where the noise was coming from so I started to look around with a disgusted look on my face. Once I located the child (with his mom)I proceeded to give her the same dirty look at least three times turning back each time. I admit I was thinking to myself "shut that kid up!" After a few moments I think we just continued shopping and went on our way not thinking any more of the incident.

Later on that day, I got a routine call from Kim at about 5:00pm (about the time she usually gets off work). The first question she asked was "were you at Costco today?" Of course, my answer was "yes, why?" She then proceeded to tell me (jokingly) what a b*tch I was... YES, it turns out the lady that I was shooting daggers at in Costco works with Kim and totally recognized my little toe head daughter.

As it turns out this was a lesson that I needed to learn... At the time, I didn't have any idea how horribly rude I was being! Believe me when I say that I will NEVER, EVER give horrible looks at people when their kids are throwing a fit again! I am sooo sorry Tammy, but I have to say I am super glad you called me out on my bad behavior. I have learned a very valuable lesson. Now I am positively sure that I will get this back two fold when my little guy is able to hold his own!