Well, Fathers Day we Scott wanted to go out to breakfast. So, we got dressed and headed out to one of our favorite spots in our area. We sat down and ordered and then a couple sat next to us with 2 younger kids (about 3 and 6) and a TV. Yes, they actually brought their TV to eat with them. My first opinion was that the TV was so they could talk and this would keep their kids busy. It was a very easy assumption...didn't have to get a degree for that one! Their drinks were not served yet and click.. on goes the TV...Cassidy was thrilled it was Alvin and the Chipmunks! So, there we go, three kids watching this little TV. We ordered, they ordered, we got our drinks, they got their drinks.... OOPS, the little girl spills the drink. Guess, where it goes, YEP in DADs lap and towards the TV. I was so proud of this father, he just wiped it up nice and calmly- spoke to her about being more careful with her arms etc... No yelling,no frustration. HMM maybe I judged this couple too fast.
So, we get our food and I look over and notice that both parents are interacting with their kids - playing games and talking (while mine was still watching THEIR TV while she was eating) I wanted to tell them that NOT bringing the TV was ok, because they didn't need it. THey were doing a fine job themselves. (but I was chicken) I would imagine it was a fight they didn't want to fight, so they gave in and brought it in the restaurant.
While my first impression of these parents were not great.. they really turned out to be incredible active parents! Good Job Mom and Dad! and I am so sorry for my hasty judgements.
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