Post by underwaterrhymes on Mar 26, 2015 14:04:32 GMT -5
A friend of mine on FB posted that she was at the store this morning with her three boys and some person asked her if she lost a bet. She indicated that she wasn't quick enough at the time, but that the answer is no, she won the lottery.
A bunch of moms came in all aflutter and expressed their outrage. (One was like, "OMG, Children are a GIFT!!!!!").
I haven't replied because honestly, I would have laughed if someone said that to me and I think the responses are ridiculous. I mean you can love the shit out of your kid(s) and still hate taking them to the grocery store.
Post by ninjabridemom on Mar 26, 2015 14:06:57 GMT -5
I think it's rude to say in front of the kids.
But yeah, grocery shopping with more than 1 kid is torture lately. They are SO SLOW. Marcus yells at me for going "doo fast monny!" Someone/both of them end up crying. Gabriel wants to eat everything, even with a snack. 1:1 is the way to go, or 1:0.
Post by usuallylurking on Mar 26, 2015 14:07:03 GMT -5
My initial reaction was that it had to do with having 3 boys, lol. I dunno, I wouldn't be outraged. I always aim to go to the store with as few children as I can.
There is a reason I shop alone. The last time I took my child to the store I spent 30 dollars more than I wanted to and I was too busy telling him to behave than paying attention to what the cashier was ringing up. I love my kids but I do not love taking them to the store.
I think it would depend on tone and the kind of day I was having. It wouldn't bother me enough to put on Facebook, probably.
The thing is, people make stupid, strange, and/or insensitive things about my kid a lot. I never know for sure if their intentions are to be funny, judgemental, or sympathetic or something else.
I wish random people out in public would stop commenting on my (general "My") kids, my clothes, what I'm buying, what I'm doing. Just stop making comments.
Going to the store with three kids is a special kind of hell. I ALWAYS get comments, mostly "you got your hands full, hehe!". I would have laughed. Sunday I was at the grocery store alone and there was a couple there with three kids and I almost said "wow you guys are brave, I leave mine at home" but then I thought they might get offended especially since some of their kids were crying/arguing.
It would totally depend on the context for me...and how the rest of my day has gone.
If I had a rough morning, my kids were acting like little terrors, and someone pointed it out, I'd probably end up crying. (Hopefully AFTER I got out to the car.) Tears of frustration and embarrassment, not anger.
If the day was going well & kids were just being their normal squirrelly selves, I'd laugh or brush it off with an "every day is a new adventure" kind of quote. I try not to let my kids know that I'd rather they Not be there.
Post by underwaterrhymes on Mar 26, 2015 14:26:57 GMT -5
I generally think people aren't trying to be assholes.
They're usually trying to be friendly or to commiserate or to joke around. Sometimes they miss the mark, but unless it's clear to me someone is deliberately trying to be an asshole, I don't take offense.
I generally think people aren't trying to be assholes.
They're usually trying to be friendly or to commiserate or to joke around. Sometimes they miss the mark, but unless it's clear to me someone is deliberately trying to be an asshole, I don't take offense.
I wish random people out in public would stop commenting on my (general "My") kids, my clothes, what I'm buying, what I'm doing. Just stop making comments.
I know seriously. I was in the store not too long ago. The Multi Grain Cheerios were on sale (my favorite cereal) so I picked up 3 boxes to keep on hand. Some old fart walks up to my cart, looks in and says, "You must like Cheerios heh-heh" and walks off.
3 boxes....I don't think I was out of line with that purchase, it's not like I had a whole cart full of Cheerios FFS. Mind your own business old man!
I wish random people out in public would stop commenting on my (general "My") kids, my clothes, what I'm buying, what I'm doing. Just stop making comments.
I know seriously. I was in the store not too long ago. The Multi Grain Cheerios were on sale (my favorite cereal) so I picked up 3 boxes to keep on hand. Some old fart walks up to my cart, looks in and says, "You must like Cheerios heh-heh" and walks off.
3 boxes....I don't think I was out of line with that purchase, it's not like I had a whole cart full of Cheerios FFS. Mind your own business old man!
I do most of my grocery shopping at Costco as of late, and three weeks in a row, the cashier has said something "What are you going to do with all these vegetables?"
I do most of my grocery shopping at Costco as of late, and three weeks in a row, the cashier has said something "What are you going to do with all these vegetables?"
Oh, I don't know, maybe I'll EAT THEM.
Next time she asks that, look her directly in the eye, slowly pick up a zucchini, and fellate it.
You know I totally would.
Side note: Costco hasn't had zucchini the entire time I've been shopping there. I hope this changes in the summer.
Post by snipsnsnails on Mar 26, 2015 14:45:48 GMT -5
My first thought was he/she was saying it because she had three boys, not 3 kids at a grocery store. I'd be more offended at the former than the latter.
The only comments I ever get are at the grocery store in regards to the vast amount of food in my cart. A cashier asked me once if I was "buying all this for a store". No, stupid, it's for my pig family.
I wouldn't let it bother me. Maybe throw it back at the stranger?
"Well, aren't you a peach? What bet did your mom lose?"
But why would you even do that? I really don't think the person was trying to be insulting.
TBH, I don't know. I think I mistakenly read more into the comment. I thought the stranger was referring to having 3 boys and not about having to bring them all to the grocery store by myself.
I've gotten unwanted and unnecessary comments from random strangers and it can be annoying. Some make me feel defensive. So, I guess I'd let it bother me. My previous reply was a little untrue.
Plus, I'm combative at the grocery store, especially when I'm hungry.
The only comments I ever get are at the grocery store in regards to the vast amount of food in my cart. A cashier asked me once if I was "buying all this for a store". No, stupid, it's for my pig family.
My favorite interaction at the grocery store ever took place probably 15 years ago. There was a lesbian couple in front of me and I was chit-chatting with them and they said, "You're a lot of fun! Do you want to join us for Thanksgiving dinner?"
I'm pretty sure they weren't serious, but I was super flattered anyway.