Yeah... that was totally my reaction after what happened to me today.
I had never really been a victim of a Crazy Shopping Maniac, but today, I can add that one to the list.
The kids have been sick, so I finally found a pediatrician in the area to have them looked at. (that sounded like I'm taking my car to the mechanic) Anyway... Turns out they both have strep, and double ear infections.
Now, imagine how well and happy they were feeling. After we left the Doc.'s office, I decided to try the wal-mart pharmacy. (Not sure what I was thinking (lack of sleep maybe?))
While we were waiting for the prescription to be filled, the kids and I walked across the isle where the bikes and scooters were on display.
Joshua hoped on a bike and Bella on another waaaaayyyy too big for her.
As I am going down this little area with Bella on the bike, this woman (I won't dare call her a lady) pushed her way into the spot where we had come from.
Mind you, the store was pretty full, with plenty of people around us.
I turned the bike around with Bella, and Josh starts...
"Mom, can I ride this bike? mom, mom, mom, mom..."
I say to the woman, "Excuse us" In a cheery, Christmassy sort of way.
Nothing...
(Josh in the background... MOM, mom, mom, mom, MOOOOOOM, mom, mommyyyyy...)
"Excuse me" I said a little louder...
"I'M TRYING TO SHOP HERE!!! YOU ARE NOT EXCUSED!" (yelling)
Incredulously I said, "I'm sorry I was just trying to get around you to put this bike bac..."
"WELL, GO FIND ANOTHER WAY AROUND, WHAT ARE YOU THINKING GETTING IN PEOPLE'S WAY WITH YOUR KID AND THAT STUPID BIKE!" (as she moved very slowly out of the way)
I was a little shocked... my brain was saying >> DOES NOT COMPUTE<<
"Listen!" I said in my 'tude, yet TRYING to stay calm voice.
"That was completely unnecessary! You need to chill out OK!"
"YOU LITTLE B#$@%!!" and some other off color comments that were totally inappropriate for her to be saying in front of my children or anyone for that matter.
This woman just flipped.
"That was absolutely unnecessary! You better keep on movin..."
AND SHE PUSHES HER SHOPPING CART INTO ME!!
It took every fiber of my being to contain myself and not go absolutely Ghetto on that woman!
This is when I had one of those out of body experiences, where time froze and I got to run the whole scenario in my head again in total disbelief.
The funny part is that all I could think of was, "your kids are here, don't do anything or say anything stupid", it's Christmas time... blow this off, What Would Jesus Do??"
I think too in her mind she was thinking... "Whatta heck did I just do? I better get the heck outta here!!"
I Roared back at her "Whatta Hell do you think you're doing? You better..."
She started to waddle off quickly, and as if to take one last stab at me, she turned around and called me a B*%$# again.
Except this time, what she saw was a little birdie doing a flip. She was so shocked at how close I got to her face with the bird, that I thought my finger would go up her nose.
She gave me an appalled kind of look and waddled away quickly.
I stood there for a second thinking. "Gosh, Jesus would never do that!"
I was reawakened by a little voice in the distance saying... "Mom, mom, mom, mom, MOMMMMEEEEE, are you listening to me? Mommy!"
I cannot emphasize how much I hated walmart before.
This incident just totally sealed the deal for me.
I will NEVER go back again...
...well to that location at least ;D
4 comments:
ROFL!!!!! Ed and I agree though ... you really went out of your way to be nice and that woman was a bully. I'm glad you stood up to her.
And your commentary is freaking hilarious. The last line is my favorite! lol Hope your kiddos start feeling better!
I cannot believe that a woman would act like that to you. You would think that with Christmas just around the corner people would be more courteous but I think sometimes it brings the worse out of people. I don't know if I would have been brave enough to do what you did but I bet it probably felt good and she deserved it.
I felt a little guilt actually. But flipping her was the only "silent" way I could think of at the time too show how upset she really made me!
daaaaaaaaaaaaaang girl! see that is when you have to pull a creative piece on their @$#! likefor instance---------you say to her,"Oh, I'm sorry you must be one of those people that has never been married and has no kids because youre so rude and mean that people can't stand to be around you for less than a few minutes. I'm so sorry." (turn to the kids) "Children! Look at this woman, doesn't she look miserable? Yes, dears and she wants us to be miserable too, like her. NOw, who does that sound like? (the children in unison) "satan!" very good. im glad you have been listening at church. NOw, lets leave her be and pray for her tonite. (turn to the lady)Merry christmas.----works every time aline. they always apologize.
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