Sounds like she just doesn't like to make her kid scream. That's just part of the job. I'm usually embarrassed when my kids throw fits at other people's houses, but I wouldn't fail to take something away from them and use the opportunity to practice learning to share. It sucks, but it's not like other parents haven't heard kids scream before. Everyone gets over it pretty quickly.
I (who am not a parent at all, mind you) might 'fess up -- "he'll start screaming. Its something we're working on but I really don't want to deal with that right now in someone elses house."
Honestly, if someone said that to me I (who am not a parent) would probably go along with it.
But the whole "gee, just can't displease my kid" thing? Grrrrrrr
S and I are about to drive up to San Francisco for a few days, mostly to do Christmas-like with family. We've rented a Dodge Charger with 2000 miles on it (thank you, double upgrade coupon).
But we'll be there until at least Monday, so if any SF-istas want to do something possibly Sunday or Monday, e me or something. No promises, on exactly when we'll be free, but we'll probably have a minute or two at some point over the weekend.
Fay, if it's any consolation I almost caused a potential 4 lane accident yesterday. I don't even know what really happened, but I think I ran a red light. I manged to not hit or get hit by anyone, but it was close.
Meanwhile, I continue to be irritated by jackhole in my office. But it makes for some amusing jokes with the other guy at jackhole's expense.
Askye, that sounds really odd. Wonder what he did.
Stephanie, I am just boggled by the other parent.
sean, safe travels. Hope this trip is better than the last.
Askye, very curious, do keep us up to date on that one. "Gods Will" reminds me of the Elder in Firefly "Safe" saying its ok to burn River.
And tomorrow night is ND & my XXXmas party.
:( Still don't have a costume. I have an idea, but not sure if it will be received as vv funny or vv lame.
Fay, um. If your having so much Visa problems, why not apply for a Master Card or something? :: ducks from gasoline haphazardly tossed on flames :: Seriously, you are handling it very adult like, quit kicking yourself. If you were wailing about the office screaming "I WANT MY VISA" or some such, and you explained to the immigration dude "what? I never outgrew my "tantrum phase"... THEN you could say your not an adult.
OK, hope that made sense. Seems last night I closed a bar. I didn't drink nothing but a coke. But had a VERY interesting debate/discussion with a co-worker whom I didn't think was that deep of a thinker. Rather pleasantly surprised. Anyhow, stayed a LOT longer than I had planned, drank a LOT more coke than I had planned, which resulted in head dancing about on pillow keeping me from sleeping a LOT longer than I had wanted. As such, I am a LOT later for work than I had planned (o ya, and reading bitches, so that's not helping).
ps: MM, loved the writing yesterday. more more more! ENCORE!
I think my problem is that I was hoping the mom would get all that MM said from my semi-incredulous look.
I'd have grabbed a kitchen timer, told the kid, "Ok, your turn ends in 3 (or whatever seems reasonable) minutes. When this rings, that means it's Ellie's turn." Then at point, if he was still unwilling, I would have told him, "This does not belong to you. You have had your turn," and taken it. That, of course, leaves the screaming kid for his mother to deal with, but after an entire childhood of being bullied myself, no way in H-E-double-toothpicks would I be able to stop myself from it." Possibly it is a good thing I don't have kids. Then again, I'm all the time dealing with "Don't talk out loud!" "You can't tell me what to say!" conflicts at the group homes.
Money is stupid. Grumble.
Oh Jessica, I'm so sorry. Peace and strength to you and your family.
Jessica - I am so sorry for your loss.
Oh, Jessica. I am so sorry.
{{{Jessica}}} My sympathies to you and yours.
