At the grocery? Not the same story. We ALWAYS get the kiddy cart with the car on the front of it.
It's the only way that I can usually get my shopping done. HUT flirts with the people and beeps the horn, I get through my shopping list as quickly as possible.
Yesterday, about half way through our shopping debacle, after dangling every extremity he could out of the car, he finally refused to sit any longer. I was tired of picking up each item that he took of the shelf and replacing it while he walked around next to me, when he then decided that he wanted to be carried around the store. Me + my 20+ pound wiggly toddler + my ever growing baby bump + a heavy cart full of groceries (did I mention that those kiddie carts are nearly impossible to maneuver)? Wasn't happening.
So when we were nearing our time to head to the checkout line I had a total moment of desperation...
And I realized that not matter how much I try to make things as healthy as possible for my child, I am not above handing him a small bag of Cheetos to ensure that he will sit still and quiet so that I can check out without some sort of a shitstorm taking place for all to see.
Not the best parenting every, but it was the easiest checkout I think that I've ever had with my boy.
Without a doubt, when I was pregnant with my daughter I had these grand ideas of never giving her processed food snacks. (Not that I am above eating them myself... of course not.)
ReplyDeleteHAHAHA - flash forward to she is now 2 years old, and I TOTALLY 100% ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY know how you feel about that moment of desperation (and even some (many!) moments of non-desperation) where you just say "Screw it" and hand over the Cheetos.
Oh boy, do I ever.
Also, with #2 on the way as well (I'm 7 mo along), I'm sad to report you'll get to a point soon where you WON'T be able to hold him anymore, and it will break your heart. :( Just a warning.
I have most definitely, and on more than one occasion, handed my kid the nearest bag of Cheetos or other usually banned item, so as to avoid a scene that might warrant someone calling CPS. They put all that crap at the check out counter for a reason! A couple weeks ago I was suddenly struck with a bout of pregnancy dizziness/nausea in the middle of grocery shopping, then Carter simultaneously forgot how to behave in public, so I picked him up and walked away from a full cart and out the door. Just not worth it!!
ReplyDeletePirates Booty!!! I put it in a snack cup or pull it off the shelf every time we go to the grocery. Same brand also makes Smart Puffs...these taste so similar to Cheetos but I feel zero guilt in giving them to her....plus they make kids super "smart!" : D Seriously though its my secret weapon! All natural, trans fat and gluten free, cholesterol free.... A great go to.
ReplyDeleteA momma's gotta do what a momma's gotta do. Especially a pregnant momma. No guilt! Survival! :)
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