Getting a library card was one of the things at the top of my list when we moved to Tustin. I have lots of little projects I want to get started on, like planting an herb garden, sewing curtains, etc., and wanted to check out some books on those subjects before I dove in. Before we moved I checked to see if they have a toddler story time (they do!), which we loved going to at our library in LA.
Anyway, as you can see, that first trip to the library was filled with so much excitement and anticipation! I realize that sounds nerdy, but I really was so excited. I guess Parker wasn't as pleased to be there as I was; he was screaming to get out of his stroller and when I let him walk around he started pulling books off shelves, so I ended up just carrying him, which he also hated and vocalized... loudly. I think that Parker has the loudest, shrillest scream I've ever heard and it leaves your ears ringing. Those of you that have been around Parker, can I get an amen?
As I was talking to a woman at the information desk to help me find a book, another library employee came up to me and said that she's had several complaints about my son's screaming, and can I please get him to stop? I think my first thought was, "Really? It's possible to get kids to stop screaming?" Then I was embarrassed. I told her I'd make him stop if I could, but it's beyond me. I could tell she was trying to be nice about it, and she even offered to help if she could. I could feel myself getting flustered and starting to blush and I told her that we'd be leaving soon, then she said, "Ok, but if he screams again like that, please step outside." I was already upset and embarrassed, but I guess that comment pushed me over the edge. I started crying, which is very out of character for me, put the books down that I was going to check out, and bee-lined it to the exit. I know that we were being loud in the library, but haven't any of these people had kids before? I guess just not as loud as Parker.
That was last week and I'm over it now, but it took some time. We've since been back to the library, but this time I let Parker play with our GPS in his stroller to distract him and I knew exactly what books I wanted to check out and I knew where they were located.
3 comments:
Oh man! How mean! I'm sorry Courtney. I think you handled it rather well. Harrison likes to make lots of noise too. Hope you are enjoying your new home otherwise:)
Worst feeling ever. They must not have had kids! Anyone who has would have been in your situation before and would be sympathetic! .....on a side note I'm glad you like it! Good luck with the projects. We miss you guys!
BOOOO!!!! I want to kick that lady in the shins!
I hate when other people are soooo rude - like seriously, it's not like you were pinching him to make him scream. And they definitely didn't handle the situation well on their part - I would write a complaint letter if I were you.
My dad said Parker is just so adorable - I can't wait to snuggle him again (hopefully soon!)
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