Cruella on Southwest
Dear Lady that sat in front of us on the plane,
Traveling with children can be a difficult and stressful task. Especially when you are outnumbered by the children 2 to 1. I noticed you had a young baby boy with you and your hubby. Was he about 4 months old?
Just wait. Once he is older he will turn that crying into squirming and “are we there yets.” I was very proud of my sons. They did wonderful. They did not kick the seats, cry, fight or carry on in any ill mannered way.
Yet.
When my 5 year old slipped in his seat and used his feet on the back of your seat to push himself up you felt the need to yell at him. Why?
First off, he only did that a few times over several hours. Personally, if it was that much of an issue maybe you should of said something directly to me and not my 5 year old. You really scared him. In five year old terms, he was behaving like a super star, and it’s not like he was continually kicking the seat, I made sure I kept an eye on that.
I didn’t feel the need to complain to your hubby about the massive amount of dandruff falling out of his hair down the back of his seat. But let me tell you-gross. Dude needs some prescription shampoo or maybe a hat?
I didn’t ask you to stop your wittle preshus baby from crying. Or stinking up the plane with his diaper and you deciding not to change it and let us all share in the wonderus odor. Oh did you imagine we didn’t notice? Yeah. we did.
Lady, you got a long road ahead of you and it’s just beginning. I suggest you choose your actions with little ones more wisely.
Oh, and if by chance you are on our return flight, (please. please) I will let my 4 year old sit behind you. And he WAS kicking. hard….
Sincerely,
Stressed out but proud
boogiemum
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8 Responses to “Cruella on Southwest”
June 7th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Boogiemum,
Next time tell HER instead of us (or us too!) She deserves to be called out and spoken to. At least you are there now!
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June 8th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
I became a LOT more tolerant of children’s behavior after having my own. You said it best, “In five year old terms, he was behaving like a super star.” Heck, I’ve met my share of adults who behave poorly.
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June 9th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Heh….I do hate flying with my kids. That stresses me more than anything, trying to keep them under control for 4.5 hours. Exhausting. And…Change the stinkin’ diaper lady. Gross!
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June 10th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
I don’t think there is ever an appropriate time for ANY person to yell or “get on to” a stranger’s children. She should’ve asked you to correct him if she thought he was doing wrong. I’m not so sure I wouldn’t have had a confrontation with her! *sigh* I hope she’s not on your return flight!
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June 13th, 2008 at 9:41 am
You know, sometimes I look back at when I was a smug young mother with one incredibly easy baby and am very, very ashamed of myself. Needless to say, karma paid me back with his younger brothers!
June 13th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
Oh Lordy, you are sooooooooo much nicer than I am. I swear i’d have signaled for a stewardess and requested something to protect me from the hubby’s dandruff and then i’d have called one back and insisted that the smell be investigated AFTER i told her to shut up and sit back down. Some people!!!!
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June 13th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
Your kids sound great! You should be proud. Great Post
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June 22nd, 2008 at 11:27 am
Yikes! I’ve traveled with young children in the past - flying, cars, etc. We’re planning a trip to Europe in four years when my youngest daughter will be seven. Is velcro illegal?? JK
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