Okay, so it was NOT exactly her (aka Lisbeth Sanders), but obviously the girl was going for the same look. Until this point, Ryder had been more than happy to point out all the cars and trucks we were seeing, but suddenly Ryder very loudly exclaimed, "Look, Mommy, a shark!" Oh, did I leave out he pointed? Yes, he even pointed at her. It's not like she was across the room either. Instead, she was walking toward us, about to pass by us. It was the first time he had ever said anything like this in public so I was completely unprepared how to handle the situation. Instead, I just avoided eye contact and tried to distract Ryder by outing the cool escalator "over there", nowhere near the girl.
Is it wrong to put a sign on the kid saying I cannot be held responsible for anything he says?
P.S. If you are the "shark" girl my son pointed out today, I really applaud your bold look.

Too funny!! I have had similar experiences, it's so embarrassing.
ReplyDeleteOh, one day we will get our revenge. One day they'll be pre-teens who still need us for rides but don't want to be seen with us...can we say curlers in the hair and bathrobe time?!?!
DeleteI hear you! Once my son called the man ahead of us in line a robot - loudly - because the guy had a metal prosthetic leg. And then I continued to be stuck behind him in line.
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