So the other night I worked the night shift and Taylor had to work the next day cuz it was a week day- (unfortunately they haven't been able to schedule me on weekends lately). Anyway, so I had to take care of the girls on no sleep which makes me feel like I am drunk and weird, not to mention crabby. Anyway I decided to go grocery shopping while I was in town with the girls to save gas and to help keep me awake (instead of sitting at home falling asleep on the couch). So just in case any of you don't know, I am kind of a germ-a-phobe, especially when it comes to people I don't know touching my kids, or public places with shopping carts, etc. Some old lady comes up to our cart and sees Mailey and starts to come near her. I didn't think anything of it and continued looking at the shelf, just thinking that she was just smiling at her or something. Old ladies ooohh and awww over my kids a lot for some reason-especially Mailey. All of a sudden I turn around and the lady has pulled Mailey's hood down and is stroking her face!! I-being surprised and did I mention tired and grumpy said "uh-please don't touch her." She looked surprised, hurt, I don't know... Then I kind of felt bad, but then I thought to myself, even if I wasn't a germ-a-phobe, I don't want some random person touching my kids. I don't care if you're an old lady or not-if I don't know you, please don't stroke my kid's face. Maybe I'm over reacting, but that really urks me! Other women in the grocery store have asked if they can hold Mailey when was crying in her carseat while I was bagging groceries before. Hello-NO!! I happen to watch the news and hear about all sorts of crazies and child molesters and I have no idea who you are. No Thanks. Sorry, that was a total venting session, I am probably overreacting, but had to get it out!!
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I so know what you mean. I can't tell you how many times I've rushed to the car and used handsanitizer on my babies hands and face. People just don't know boundaries or as they get older I think it just shuts off completely so don't feel bad. I don't blame you at all.
Hahaha! I'm not a germaphobe BUT I completely agree with you! I don't like strange people ESPECIALLY random dirty kids touching my children. They get enough diseases on their own. I always want to say something but I never do for whatever reason. Thanks for being my example!
-Alyssa
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