Yesterday was a long day, and Max was such a trooper! After I picked him up from Susanna's, I had to stop at the store to get milk and a few other quick things. And for the first time really since Max was born, I was that mom.
We got to the store, and there was a cart in the spot right next to mine. I figured Max could sit in the cart, and the trip would be much faster than if I put him in the Ergo. He screamed. He refused. Of course, by the time I admitted defeat, we were already in the store with some things in the cart. I left the cart, grabbed Max, and ran out to the car to grab the Ergo. He was less angry, but still pretty fussy. I tried to be as quick as possible, but a fussy baby on my chest was slowing me down big time. And so...I went to the baby food isle, grabbed a box of teething biscuits, opened it, and gave one to Max. Yes, I bribed the baby with a cookie. Already. Ah well, it worked! And we got everything we needed and got out of there :)
Best trick in the book. and there's nothing wrong with it! You'll be using it many many times to come. I bribe my kids with pickles. They love pickles and will happily stay with me if I've got a jar to tempt them.
ReplyDeleteI love the pickle idea :) I love them, too!
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