Last night we had a play date scheduled at the “play place†area at our local mall with my friend Megan and her lovely boy Conner, who is one of Joshua’s best buddies. But alas, at the last minute they were unable to make it. I was already on the way there when I got the news, so we continued on our way. Joshua did not take it well that Conner wasn’t coming (and yes I DID just write that to make you feel guilty Megan!), so I did what every good mother does when her child is in despair – I went through the McDonald’s drive thru and got him a chocolate milkshake. (Ok, FINE I just wanted an excuse to get an iced coffee. Are you happy??)
Because the mall is near my hubby’s work, I called him to ask if he wanted to mosey on over after he got off work and join us, and he agreed. While we were waiting for him, I got an order of pretzel sticks from Auntie Anne’s, which is strategically located right across from the play place. I CANNOT resist Auntie Anne’s! So Joshua and I snacked while waiting for my husband. Because, as I mentioned, I am a good mother, I made Joshua sit with me and eat his pretzel stick instead of running around with it while playing. One of my greatest maternal fears is of my child choking, so I try to be extra cautious. Unfortunately, this didn’t stop Joshua from shoving as much pretzel as he possibly could down his throat and then spewing it AND his entire chocolate shake all over himself and the bench we were sitting on.
Of course I had gotten only 2 napkins from Auntie Anne’s, and baby wipes just aren’t that absorbent. So – puke pool under baby wipes is what I had going on – until my knight in shining armor and the father of my two children came striding into the situation. He secured us some paper towels and he and I together bagged up all the paper towels and wipes in a “diaper duck†baggie (actually we had to double-bag. Eew.) Then Bobby took Joshua to the rest room and washed his shorts.
For some reason, when Joshua hurled, everyone evacuated the play place. Since there had been some really big, rough kids there before he puked, I was actually happy that we had the area to ourselves. Note to self…give him pretzel sticks next time there are hooligans at the play place!
I would pick up Kate like a football and run out of that place if I saw a kid throw up! Even if it was Joshua, lol 🙂
LOL I’m w/Emily! I would have left in a heartbeat! lol
Evan crams food into his mouth too fast all the time. I have gotten pretty good at rushing him to the kitchen sink at the first sign of gagging. I never thought that I could use it to my advantage, I will have to remember that.
That’s hilarious! I would have been one of the ones running like the building was on fire. While trying to hold back throwing up all over the place!
There are many ways to clear the way…Joshua just showed you one or them. Bobby showed you the other…with paper towels and double bagging! Such a hero for damsel and child in distress1
Bobby saved the day!
Mmmmm… Auntie Anne’s…
Ok, so the horrible friend who had to cancel at the last minute becuase her overly ehausted child was FINALLY taking a nap and would have been Mr. Cranky Pants if we had come would just like to formally apologize for the despair I caused Joshua and hope that I am never the cause of such episode again. All my love…..hugs and kisses!