I almost had to request a Code Adam today

[browneyedhunni85]

Oh no! You are not a craptastic mom. That could happen to anyone. Kids are silly and think they are being cute by running off while mommy is busy. Hazel, listen to momma!

[monkeybabe]

That would be so scary. She's so young and probably just thought it was funny, but how nerve wracking.

[EnchantedSoul]

It happens. It is the worst feeling ever! Especially how crazy people are nowadays. I think that makes it worse. Sorry she gave you such a fright.

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[lauranicole91]

Ugh. That sucks. I'm sorry she scared the crap out of you!! And that's stupid that your kohls doesn't have carts. Ours does. They are awesome. They have a seat on the front so the child faces out/forward.

[ruby412]

Whoa, sounds very scary! It sounds like you did all the right things. These things do happen and it's absolutely no reflection on your parenting. My mom lost my sister once in the mall because she was hiding and thought it was funny. She still gets upset talking about it today.

As for the cart issue, would H be willing to sit in the regular big part?

[ruby412]

Sorry, just reread and it seems they had no carts at all. What's up with that???

[ashleydl83]

Almost the same thing happened to me in a Kohl's with Eli a couple of years ago. Scared the crap out of me! He was hiding in a rack.

You are not a craptastic mom.

[dixeedeluxe]

Still haven't taken both girls into this kind of situation. I'm a wimpy mom.

[lolaburns]

Omg I am so glad you found her! I know you must have been so scared! You are making me rethink kiddie leashes.


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[lolaburns]

Yea I think we need to get one of those backpack things. L is a mover and I have a feeling he is fearless.


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[dixeedeluxe]

I've just started taking Edie to Target with me for our Saturday trip and letting her walk as opposed to being in the cart. She's still a runner, but seems to be getting better. I figure the only way I can get her used to it is to actually have her do it. This helps you not at all because Hazel is probably way beyond Edie in this arena.

[katie]

You are not craptastic. That happens to the best of us. I remember being little and my brother who is 15 months younger than me used to like to run off and hide in clothes racks. I used to get scared!

Do you have a double stroller?

[katie]

Oh yea, forgot about the leash things. That's a good idea.

[katie]

Jan 15, 2013 22:26:19 GMT -5 @pcloadletter said:

Hazel has run away at Target before, but she had on plastic high heels so I could hear her clip clopping and I knew she was ok. I try to give her a little freedom, but she likes to lick the ground a lot so she's been contained more often than not. I think I should go out alone with her and practice.

Ohhhh man L started licking the ground last week! I figured it was a phase,maybe, maybe not. Now I'm remembering you saying Hazel was always on the go.

[silverjm]

Happens to everyone. I can't tell you how many times I had to hear the story growing up about how my mom lost me at the grocery store. I also remember hiding in clothes racks and my mom freaking out looking for me.

[devotchka]

You're not a craptastic Mom! Hugs to you. You must have been so freaked out

[ashleydl83]

Eli likes to lick. He is 6. It's not as bad as it used to be, but we are definitely coming out of a VERY long phase.

[charlielove]

That little stinker! That is so scary. Even when I lose sight of Claire for a second, my heart starts racing.