She had the BIGGEST, LOUDEST tantrum ever seen before.. I'm sure if you were at La Cantera yesterday afternoon you know exactly what I'm talking about!
Most of you weren't so I'm going to tell you how it all went down by playing a little game called 'I should've _____ but instead ______.'
I should've kept her strapped in the stroller but instead I allowed her to walk.
I should've let Emmaline give her 'her seat' back when she offered but instead I made E sit there to teach Georgia a lesson on sharing.
I should've just turned around and high-tailed it home at the first high pitched squeal but instead I was determined to finish my shopping.
I should've taken her to the bathroom and spanked her but instead I tried the ol' "I'm leaving now, you need to come on" which only fueled her anger.
I should've called security over to deal with this 'lost child' but instead I claimed her as mine. (ok, so maybe not this one, but I sure considered it)
I should've given the security guard a dirty look but instead just ignored the fact that he followed me to my car and sat and watched as I put them in their seats (not sure if he thought I was stealing her or worried I would beat her senseless but he never said a word).
I should've never thought going to the mall after a school day was a good idea but instead was selfish and went for it anyway. (the get short naps those days and it shows..Emmaline actually fell asleep on the way home)
Seriously I have never experienced a child get this worked up..she was fire mad, red-faced..I thought her head might explode for a while there. She was throwing things, pushing things, throwing herself on the ground and screaming in different ranges and octaves. People were literally stopped in their tracks and would simply turn their bodies around to watch as she made her way through the mall. Of course it was a gorgeous day so it was crowded! Not a single person said a word to me, not a single look of "I'm sorry for you" or anything.
This picture was taken on a different day during a different tantrum!
I should've ate more for dinner that night but instead washed the pain away with beer and red velvet cake balls!
1 comment:
Oh dear! Sometimes it is so hard to pick your battles, kids are so strong-willed.
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