I'm taking a cue from Erin here and vent about rude shoppers. Most people I ran into today were lovely, some even went out of their way to open doors. The last two people I experienced were so rude though. I got to my car and was putting Ryan in his seat and I hear one of them remark "Oh great, look at this". I think 'They can't be talking about me I'm just putting my baby in his car seat'. Then the one lady starts huffing and puffing about having to wait to get into their car. I just ignored it and got Ryan into his seat as fast as I could. I guess I wasn't fast enough because when I closed his door the lady was walking around the front of the car giving me a look. I was about to open my door, but I waited because she was obviously irritated about having to wait 30 extra seconds. Then she bent over and started putting things on the floor and getting her drink situated in the cup holder, then she stood up and started to walk toward the back of the car LEAVING THE DOOR OPEN so I couldn't get in my car. Meanwhile her friend had gone to the back of the car to get the cart someone had left there(apparently the purpose of the passenger going to the back) Passenger stops, "Oh, you've got it"
Driver, to me "Is this your cart?"
Me, "Nope" secretly thinking 'Didn't you see me take my baby out of the cart at the door and carry him and the two shopping bags I had (including a gallon of milk) all the way to my car so I wouldn't have to leave him alone in the car while I returned the cart?!'
Driver seeming annoyed, "Someone left it behind my car."
I'm standing there with the back door open now comforting Ryan(and trying to let a breeze into the car) because he got scared when I didn't get in the car in a timely fashion and starting crying. Big fat oblivious passenger stands outside the car with her door open while driver puts cart somewhere. Apparently it's too hot for her to wait in the car, but it's fine for my one year old baby to sit in the car while she takes her sweet time getting her big butt in her little Neon! Grrrr!
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So should this EVER happen again, when you first notice the irritation about the wait while you buckle up your son, just smile your lovely smile and say something like "I know it takes a little longer, but the baby's safety is SO important! Thank you for being so patient." (Even if they aren't) The smile is important-and that smile of yours will get you the moon if you ask for it. They'll get the message and maybe even smile back.
You're right, it was very inconsiderate to leave the car door open while you waited with Ryan already in the car!
Okay, someone is being all too rational and kind when I want to just want to vent...who is it? Who is out there challenging me to be a better person?! ;-)
Wasn't me! I wish you'd have called her a fat-ass and gone along your merry way. I read that post and got all worked up FOR you. I HATE people like that!!!!
OK, so it was your mother encouraging you to be nice--but for YOUR sake, and Ryan's, not the rude women in the neon. And Erin, us fat-asses never appreciate having it pointed out to us. Be careful, or you'll find yourself sat upon! :) MOM
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