You're probably not reading this, but you're out there. You're the next person to shake your head no at me or my wife as we walk by you at a resturaunt. We chose the resturaunt you chose because it was quick, cheap, and not fancy. We didn't go to Ruth's Chris, Flemings, or even Chili's because we knew our boys would be slightly rowdy and we thought you would be at one of the aforementioned resturaunts.
Anyway, the reason I'm writing you is to tell you I'm not just walking by next time. I'm going to stop and sit down. I'm going to ask you for parenting advice. I'm going to ask you what you would do differently with two toddlers fifteen months apart. I'm going to ask you about the last time you had fun. I'm going to ask you if your name is Mary, and if it isn't, I'm going to tell you either your kids acted exactly like this at the pizza joints you ate at while they were kids or you're a scary parent whose kids never acted out because they were scared to rock the boat for their uptight mommy.
None of these things have to happen. Just give us a little grace.
I warned you.
Thanks,
Danny
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I love it
"Aunte Karen" loves it too. Grace & Peace.
I just read this aloud to John. I am DYING laughing. I remember being in a restaurant with the boys one time and not being able to get out fast enough. :D
I know exactly how you feel. I got to the point where I just would not go out to eat. We are just now getting to the point where we go out.
That is exactly how I have felt many times before! Although mine aren't 15 months apart, sometimes I want to say this to people that are looking at us.
You should print a few copies and keep it in the diaper bag to hand out.
BTW - My philosophy on it, if a restaurant has high chairs and a kids menu, they want you to eat there! However, my kids have never been to Ruth's Chris.
Perhaps a quick reality check for diners who shoot those distainful looks would be to stop by their table on your way out with your little squirmers and say, "Well I'm certain you're grateful that we brought our kids instead of Marilyn Manson????"
Now that I am a server I see this issue from both sides. For example, last week I was waiting on a table at which two little boys were seated. The older boy made a million and one bizarre and loud requests and the little one screamed the entire time. They both made a huge mess all over the table and floor and the father seemed pretty much oblivious to the entire scene. I eventually just brought them their ticket and told them to get out of my section as quickly as possible. Of course I probably wouldn't have done that had they not been my own family.
That is so funny, Katie. You and Danny should do stand-up together.
We totally had an older couple move away from us today at a restaurant because Sierra screamed out once. They said it was because they just took care of their grandkids. Didn't make much sense to me...I totally hear you guys. Mariah
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