Setting: IKEA. The checkout line. We have a cart filled with desperately needed purchases, including large boxes of shelves.
Emotional weather: Patrick has hit his IKEA limit. So have I.
Kevin is pushing the cart. I am carrying Patrick.
Kevin asks the following question:
Hey! In order to get out of here faster, why don't you wait in line with screaming Patrick, balance him in your arms and convince him to not run away while you pay for our stuff, bag it up alone, and get it back onto the cart. Then you can carry Patrick AND push the cart and meet me out by the loading area? I'll walk over and get the car all by my very own self and meet you there!
Uh, no.
note: the author admits to some rewording of the previous quote for storytelling purposes. But you get the idea.
4 comments:
I have had similar "good intention but let's fine tune the execution sweetie" moments ... (we've both been on the "oh, yeah, it might work better that way" side.)
Oh I love it. It made me laugh... But I'm sure you weren't!!
Wrong approach.
Husband points scored in that scenario are as follows:
"Hon, I'll take the kid to the car while you finish paying for them."
But that is only acceptable if those previously mentioned boxes doesn't have to be moved off the cart in order for check-out person to scan them. Otherwise husband needs to stay put and entertain kid.
Or ... take the kids to the car and I'll pay and bring the goods to the waiting area.
Yes ... so close. Intent good. Poor execution.
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