Good for you - you and your husband need the positive reinforcement. I was in a restaurant a few years ago, there were a couple of monster kids running around, screaming, bothering other diners. Of course the parents did nothing. There was another booth with a young couple with 2 kids just about the same age. These kids were very well behaved. I made a point of stopping at their table and complimenting the kids and their parents. I know it's sometimes hard to keep your kids in line - especially when they see other kids acting like cartoon characters.
One of the funniest things I ever heard was in a restaurant in Greektown in Detroit. In a fairly nice (and pricey) restaurant there was a child that was running from table to table, grabbing things, screaming her head off - the typical monster child stuff. Of course, the parents were doing nothing. The manager had already spoken to the people. A woman patron finally stood up, walked over to the table and said, "If you don't shut that kid up, I'm going to pick her up and throw her through that window. And you'll thank me for it because that child is POSSESSED!"
The entire restaurant broke into laughter and applause.
"Good for you - you and your husband need the positive reinforcement"
Thank you! We are always so proud when people stop by to tell us how nice our kids are.
Whovever stood up and said "that child is possessed!" ought to get an award for the best line ever.
An example of engaging such a situation with a greater force of presence and wit, to create success.
LOLOLOLOL LMAO That story is priceless!!! I'm sending a copy of that to my sister and best friend just to make their day.
I bet my sister will use it too...hehehehe!!
I may very well know that woman, bless her heart.