I've never been a particularly patient person. I don't like to wait, and when I was younger perfected the rapid knee bounce just for that reason. As I've gotten older, I've gotten better about it. Today in particular I am proud of my restraint.
The Babe and I went to the kiddie pool with friends, and then played on an indoor gym set. After a while, the other mother and I agreed it was time to go. The Babe didn't agree. This time she didn't have much choice. Imagine a large indoor pool (lap lanes, water slide, kiddie pool, etc.) with many well behaved children and retirees, and my child the screeching banshee. Somehow she has recently perfected a high pitched cry/scream. It is deafening if too close to your ear- believe me, I know! Anyhow, I carried her out, got our stuff from the locker room, and then made our way to the lobby to sit down. After snuggling with a juice box she calmed down. I just needed to let her cry/scream it out for a bit, and be prepared with drinks. No, not drinks for me (although sometimes surprised I haven't become a raging alcoholic). I always have a sippee cup or juice box with me for these occasions, but more because I assume she's thirsty. They soothe her too, which worked today. Eventually we got out, and home. Forget any errands, those can wait, as apparently I can, too.
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