So I had a humiliating experience in Sacrament meeting today. I went up to sing in the choir, and right as I was going up Kendra fell on her face and bonked her nose. Kent couldn't calm her down so he had to take her out.
Well just as we started singing the song, here comes little Aubree to join me on the stand. It wouldn't have been so bad if she would have just stood by me, but NOPE - Of course not, she was running around causing a big scene. Then of course Maleah being the big sister and helper that she is, thought she should come and get her. Well that just made things much worse. Aubree started laughing and running all over the stage to get away from her. Luckily Maleah gave up quickly (keep in mind this is all during the choir singing) So about half way through the 2nd verse after frantically going over in my head what would be the best thing for me to do, I excused myself from the front row (in between a couple of ladies) and went and picked up Aubree. At that point believe me I wanted to beat her!!!!
So me and Aubree went and sat in a pitch dark nursing room for the rest of Sacrament meeting and I had a good cry. I've never been so humiliated in my life - at least not that I can remember. I swore at that moment that I was quitting everything, Church, Choir, Parenting, everything!!! What a joke! Of course everyone told me how cute and entertaining it was. Anyways, it's been 10 hours or so, and now I can actually laugh about it.
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OH SHELLEY! That just cracks me up! I think I find it so funny because I can totally relate! My kids are out of control EVERY Sunday...running all over, crying, the boys were actually throwing their hot wheels cars at OTHER families during prayers yesterday! I feel like people look at me and think "why are they having another one?" I swear, it's just church, these kids are so young to be contained in little benches for 1 hour (at least that's what I tell myself to make me feel better!)
I think ANYONE that has kids can totally relate. We've all been there and experienced the humiliation our little angels inflict upon us. Remember my library story? I totally feel for you!
I have to be honest though, this did make me laugh! I can just picture Aubree running around, Maleah trying to catch her, and YOU absolutely mortified while trying to sing in the choir! Priceless! You handled it well, and remember you are a great mom.
Shelly, you cried? I bet you made everyone's meeting more entertaining.
At least you did something, there are too many parents who do nothing no matter what their kids are doing. They excuse it as "aren't they cute?".
I know that they weren't trying to make it rough for you and just remember kudos for not beating her.
I thought my breast pad in the middle of the isle was bad, but I think this one toped it. Don't we just love sacrament meeting with kids!
I am sure every parents goes through something like this at least once! You handled it very well. I can imagine it and it would make sacrament that much better...
Oh man! Thats a funny story! I know how "NOT funny" it must have been at the time though. Isn't parenting fun?? THanks for the post, it makes me realize that maybe I am NOT ready for #3! I will just keep learning a little more from all you great Mom's out there! Hang in there, and just remember ONE DAY WE WILL RECIEVE GREAT BLESSINGS FOR BEING MOTHER'S!
Shelley, it wasn't as bad as you think! I wished I had known you were upset! Really, in everyone elses mind, it wasn't a big deal. We ALL understand! We love you and won't let you quit! ;-)
I'm feeling bad for Kent right now because of course I would have put it all on Josh. I would have said why would you leave the other kids there by themselves. Men just don't think of those things. They have one track minds and can only handle one problem at a time!!!! It's a very funny story Shelley and you'll be bringing it up and laughing about it in the years to come!!!!!!
I feel bad for admitting this, but your story made me feel so bad for you, and then laugh out loud! You are such an adorable family, I bet the people were sincere when they told you it was entertaining and funny... I'm just sorry it came at your expense!
Shelley,
What a classic moment! You make me laugh! I was reading this to Melinda, and we were both laughing!
That is the cutest story ever! You will laugh so hard for years to come. Everything about it is cute; nursing room, tears, and all. I am sure that there are many "embarrassing moments" as a parent! That is why I have stayed home so far... :)
Oh man! I would've had a good cry too. But seriously, I think I would've had a good laugh being in the audience. I'm sure everyone thought it was entertaining and added a little spice to the choir. (Plus, anyone with kids has had something similar happen to them!)
You are a good mom; especially if you are laughing about that incident now!
Shelley, that must have been the Sunday you taught for me. I missed the entire thing, but know this. You are not the only one that has had kids that have humilited you in church. One Sunday I went up to bear my testimony in sacrement meeting. Brandon went with me, making noise in the mic the whole time, until I put him down. He then went over and flipped the mic off with the light switch by the stairs. By the time I got done I couldn't even think straight. Then, I tried to pick him up and he wouldn't let me so he screamed, as I dragged him, all the way from the front of the chapel to the back. I couldn't escape fast enough! Kids definately help keep you humble! :)
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