You’re welcome, ma’am, for Mike quieting your kid by acting goofy.
In an episode of anime Clannad After Story, Tomoya was on a reluctant vacation with his estranged daughter Ushio. While on the train, he lashed out at some other noisy kid to be quiet; scared Ushio into hiding in the water closet.
We’ve all been there, haven’t we? I think the reason some babies cry on planes is that their ears hurt with the changing air pressure. Feeding them helps, but that baby was still crying. Way to go, Michael!
In my teens I was a hostess at a family-dining restaurant. I was also the unofficial “Toddler Whisperer”; waitresses would send for me if a little one was unruly or upset. One time a little girl had crawled into the coat cubby (it was right next to her family’s table) and wouldn’t come out. I went in & let her play with my hair until she was ready to come out…which only took about a minute or so. I would sometimes wear the top level of my hair in 2 high ponytails; kids would call me “bunny rabbit”. My mother was a waitress at the same place & would regale friends & family with those stories.
Once on a 3 hour flight, a toddler screamed the entire time, despite the efforts of stewards and anyone else who ventured to help. As we were waiting to get off the plane, the mother looked at the kid and said “stop it” and the kid did. I couldn’t help but think “why couldn’t you have done that 3 hours ago?”
Go Michael! Some years ago I discovered hand knit finger puppets from Peru. Very inexpensive, quite detailed, quite charming, and it’s amazing how much one of those will redirect an unhappy toddler and make the whole waiting room/shopping cart line/etc happy along with them. I always have some in my purse, and I always ask the parent first and tell them Happy Birthday to make clear that I never expect to see it again—it’s theirs. Seventy-five cents towards world peace (if you buy them in bulk, and I do). And the knitters can feed their families. Everybody wins.
retrocool almost 4 years ago
that may work
Templo S.U.D. almost 4 years ago
You’re welcome, ma’am, for Mike quieting your kid by acting goofy.
In an episode of anime Clannad After Story, Tomoya was on a reluctant vacation with his estranged daughter Ushio. While on the train, he lashed out at some other noisy kid to be quiet; scared Ushio into hiding in the water closet.
Fantasychamp14 almost 4 years ago
One of the boy’s redeeming traits.
Prescott_Philosopher almost 4 years ago
See Michael, you have learned some positive things by caring for your younger siblings.
Enter.Name.Here almost 4 years ago
Now, do that for the entire bus ride.
ariel777000 almost 4 years ago
We’ve all been there, haven’t we? I think the reason some babies cry on planes is that their ears hurt with the changing air pressure. Feeding them helps, but that baby was still crying. Way to go, Michael!
jpayne4040 almost 4 years ago
ROFL! I can’t blame him! Drastic times call for drastic measures!
Wren Fahel almost 4 years ago
In my teens I was a hostess at a family-dining restaurant. I was also the unofficial “Toddler Whisperer”; waitresses would send for me if a little one was unruly or upset. One time a little girl had crawled into the coat cubby (it was right next to her family’s table) and wouldn’t come out. I went in & let her play with my hair until she was ready to come out…which only took about a minute or so. I would sometimes wear the top level of my hair in 2 high ponytails; kids would call me “bunny rabbit”. My mother was a waitress at the same place & would regale friends & family with those stories.
Bob Blumenfeld almost 4 years ago
Mom doesn’t look too happy either.
grocks almost 4 years ago
Good on you, Michael!
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Unexpected, that. I wonder if it works?
DaveQuinn almost 4 years ago
What Mike is doing is surprising the baby and that causes the baby to be startled and actually go quiet. It may even make him giggle and settle down.
summerdog almost 4 years ago
Good for you, Mike!!
Cincoflex almost 4 years ago
Atta person, Michael—you’ve developed skills while dealing with Elizabeth and April! Time to use them!
EdBear445 almost 4 years ago
I’d be fussing too if I had to go to Fresno
paranormal almost 4 years ago
He’s flying the Friendly Skies!
dlaemmerhirt999 almost 4 years ago
Awwwe! I’ve never seen Michael actually act like a sweetheart! It’s . . . bizarre but lovely.
Jan C almost 4 years ago
Way to go Mike!
ancientone Premium Member almost 4 years ago
somehow – i think this is a coming of age story – not often told – responding to a difficult situation with humor and compassion i love it.
asrialfeeple almost 4 years ago
Drastic situations call for drastic measures.
MFRXIM Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Perfect; kids love funny voices and funny faces.
rebelstrike0 almost 4 years ago
What is Lawrence doing with two kids? And why is he wearing glasses?
lindz.coop Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Once on a 3 hour flight, a toddler screamed the entire time, despite the efforts of stewards and anyone else who ventured to help. As we were waiting to get off the plane, the mother looked at the kid and said “stop it” and the kid did. I couldn’t help but think “why couldn’t you have done that 3 hours ago?”
amaryllis2 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Go Michael! Some years ago I discovered hand knit finger puppets from Peru. Very inexpensive, quite detailed, quite charming, and it’s amazing how much one of those will redirect an unhappy toddler and make the whole waiting room/shopping cart line/etc happy along with them. I always have some in my purse, and I always ask the parent first and tell them Happy Birthday to make clear that I never expect to see it again—it’s theirs. Seventy-five cents towards world peace (if you buy them in bulk, and I do). And the knitters can feed their families. Everybody wins.