So, today I took little one to her first baby music class.
It’s at out local library for a half hour once a week.
I woke her up early in order for her to get in a nap and feeding before the class.
I was able to get dressed (no shower), throw on a tad of makeup and was out the door ON TIME.
AG stayed awake on the 12 minute ride there and didn’t cry (this is a big deal people)!
My neighbor met me there. It was nice to go with someone I already knew.
AG was one of the younger kids in the class but did great.
She smiled, watched the books being read, sang with me and had a ball.
I was a proud mama.
Then at the end of the class it was time for baby play time and mommy talk time.
There was a cute little boy who was sitting next to us.
He came up a few times to AG, touching her- her bow, her hair, her face.
His mom was next to him but allowed it and said gentle.
I wasn’t thrilled but I decided to grin and bear it.
I can’t say I’d let AG go up to a baby (that we don’t know) and let her start poking around.
To each their own.
As we continued the “play” time I noticed the same little baby playing with AG’s carseat.
His mom watched on….the entire time.
I kept my mouth shut and just watched out of the corner of my eye.
THEN…said little one managed to take off her little hanging toys and started EATING them.
His mom laughed and said “YAY” when he was able to get it off.
Mama bear in me immediately came out.
Mama bear in me immediately came out.
I got up, walked over as the mom was reattaching the toy that her child had put in his mouth.
I took the toy off, put it in my bag, said thank you and walked away.
I wasn’t rude. But it was obvious I wasn’t thrilled.
Here’s the thing.
I know babies put EVERYTHING in their mouth.
I know I can’t protect mine from germs.
This is by no means the baby’s fault.
I know stuff like this will happen all the time.
I know I won’t always be around to see what she’s into when she is playing with other kids.
But I can’t say I would allow my child to walk up to something that belonged to an infant we didn’t know and allow her to put it in her mouth without wiping it off before giving it back.
That’s just me.
So yes, I’m that mom.
The one that is over protective about AG’s toys.
The one that want’s to keep the germs away and would like to put her in a bubble until she’s 30.
But at the same time, I’m the mom that knows she needs interaction with other kids.
The mom that may be a little high strung because this is my first baby.
I may not have these same feelings as time goes on or with baby number two.
I will say that when we have play dates with friends, I dump all of the toys out on the floor.
I don’t care who puts what in their mouth.
I do make try to make sure once it’s gone in one mouth, it’s wiped of before it goes in another.
Then after the playdate, I wipe down.
I don’t care who puts what in their mouth.
I do make try to make sure once it’s gone in one mouth, it’s wiped of before it goes in another.
Then after the playdate, I wipe down.
I guess it’s just different when it’s a child you don’t know.
In an environment we’re not familiar with.
In an environment we’re not familiar with.
Next time, I will not be bringing the car seat in with us.
Im totally that mom, but I'm such a germ freak already and having a baby has made it even worse for me! I don't see anything wrong with what you did, I would have been right there with ya on that!
I don't see anything wrong with what you did. 🙂
I would have done the same thing! Especially since AG is a little baby…it's different when kids are older. I would NEVER let my child do that!
I would have done the same thing!
Don't feel bad. I'm totally THAT mom, too. I would have been irate if someone had let their kid do that to my child and his things, too.
Lol I just posted something similar without seeing this post. I'm right there with you, mama!
Oh my gosh! I would never allow my child to do something like that and if he did I would be apologizing profusely! Some people are so crazy! I would have done the same thing you did!
I am right there with you.
Ick. I would have so done the same thing. People are clueless.
Yuck! I would have done the same exact thing!!
I would have done the same thing! That other mom was so in the wrong! Doing a many childrens event around here you would be surprised at what I've seen regarding moms & young children… it really makes me wonder!
I am so THAT Mom too! We can't help it, it's just our instincts to want to keep our little ones in a bubble and away from icky germs!! No harm done, for sure.
Oh, I am that Mom too. The same thing happened to Audrey at Ray's parents house over Christmas. I know I know it shouldn't have been quite as bad seeing we were at my in laws, but they were having a get together and it was the first time I had ever met the family that was there that let their one year old play all over Audrey's car seat. I didn't say anything but was cringing inside the whole time!!
It's even worse I know at a public place!! ugh….
I think every first time mom is like this to some extent! I know I am for sure. A stranger touched Reese last week and I almost lost it! Mama bear is right. You're doing a great job!
oh girl!!! that is not overprotective AT ALL!!! i would have gagged and I'm not a freak about germs at all. How dare that mom! ugh.
I don't see anything wrong with what you did! Hell, if I had been the other mom I would've been a little embarrassed, not cheering my baby on. What a nut!