New Yorkers will be mumbling for the rest of the weekend about the strange, shrill sound that was echoing through the streets of Manhattan this afternoon. Not us though. We know exactly what that was about.
We spent a couple of hours at the Museum of Natural History (highest recommendation, by the way), then had lunch at an American hotspot on 72nd and Broadway (McDonald’s). We capped off our afternoon with a cookie from Levain Bakery.
It was then that the boy decided that he was not happy, and expressed his discontent with cries of Mama, Mama as we trekked down the sidewalk. For the whole 45-minute walk.
I’ve found that New Yorkers rarely turn their attention to anything. Not the subway speeding inches in front of them, not the taxi driver yelling at them as they jaywalk, not the movie star who walks by.
However, Cool Baby turned plenty of heads today. At least a dozen people couldn’t help but look as we approached, just having to check out who/what was making the shrieking.
I’ve tried to tell myself that I don’t care what people think; I don’t care if they’re judging us. Everyone who has a kid understands. I mostly believe that, but it still bothers me a little.
Honestly – do you judge the parents of screaming kids?
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I never judged the parents I usually just thought “aw…poor kid” to myself in my head but now having a 2 1/2 year old myself, all I can think when I see/hear those little ones screaming their little lungs out…is “poor parents…”
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I have 3 kids so I never judge the parent. It can be anything that is making that child cry. From being tired, hungry, not having what he wants or just because. My 4 yr. old will cry for just about anything so your child is pretty normal
Keep up the great work on your blog. I really enjoy it.
I generally just wish I had a pair of earplugs.
I love the picture of the shrieking route – that’s hysterical!
Elizabeth – Poor everyone when the screaming starts.
Lisa – Thanks! It’s good to know that they still cry when they get older and the boy isn’t just whiny.
Sue – I wear earplugs at home when it gets bad! Both for the sake of my ears and my sanity.
Hehehehehe! I don’t really know if that is the proper way to spell laughter, but it was my attempt, anyway.
My wife and I have been married 31 years (anniversary next month), and we’ve seen and heard many screaming children. We’ve seen them up close and personal, too. Well, we learned quickly that our parents knew a thing or two about child rearing, so we took notes. It wasn’t long until we began getting the yelling and screaming in check.
It’s kind of funny now as we’ll see or hear a kid expressing dissatisfaction about a situation, and we’ll just say to each other “I know how to fix that!” We do understand, however, there are times when the little bundle of joy just needs some loving caring attention.
It’s been a long time since visiting you blog, but I’m certainly glad to be here this morning.
k, i’ll be honest…
just a little.
i always feel bad for doing it tho.
p.s. i should say….it’s only because i have no kids…and if i did….i’d probably be taking all of that in stride, just like you.
(wasn’t trying to offend!!!)
cookie.
i want!