Awkward moment?

[eac04]

I think you were just being sweet.

When my husband was deployed my neighbors (and friends) used to come out and play with their kids on the playground behind our house. My kids would see how their little peers were so excited about playing with their dad and they wanted in on the fun as well. Sometimes they'd tried to have the dads carry them, or to hold their hand the way my husband would. It was awkward when the dads would look at my kids with confused expressions. I know that had it been my husband, he would have scooped up the other kids and played with them as well, that's just the kind of guy he is... So kudos to you for being such an awesome dad.

Speaking of awkward Chuck E. Cheese experiences: We were there this weekend with my brothers and their kids. We walked out of the establishment and lingered a little bit outside just talking and catching up (it's so darn loud inside). Out of the blue a little girl ran outside crying looking for her mom and the door employee was trying to coax her back in. HE WAS DOING A TERRIBLE JOB and all he was really doing was scaring her more and get her to cry louder. People just stood around looking at the scene unfold. I told my brothers to look after my kids and went up to the kiddo, grabbed her hand and told her we'd look for her mommy and she followed me back into the restaurant NO PROBLEM. A few steps in, she had already stopped crying. Of course, I had to let the employees take care of it once I got her back in the restaurant, but it just seemed odd that so many people would stand around and not do anything to try and help.

 

[chickensducks&agoose]

If my kid were in a ball pit, and I wasn't paying close attention (which is possible), and some strange (like stranger, not like weirdo) dude picked him up, i might be a little bit anxious... but if he gave him to me right away, I'd be happy and glad someone helped... if my kid called someone else daddy, I might be a tad bit embarrassed about it too. my kids were at a museum today, and my little one loudly asked ' Is that man made of plastic?' there were a bunch of mannequins around, but the one she asked about was just some guy, standing in front of us... I said "no honey, he's a real person' and she said "Can I touch it?"... at that point the guy turned around and gave me a strange look... so sometimes kids can say things that are real awkward... i wouldn't worry about it boyd, i'm sure you're a good guy, and I bet she could tell... the kid sure could!

 

[Boyd]

not that I'm worried about it really. any LEO who runs my name will immediately know a lot about me because of all kids I'm connected to, advocates for etc... But I do sometimes feel awkward because its in my nature to help the kiddos.

Now I don't know if the gal had lots of baby daddies, boyfriends, or a picture on the mantle while he was deployed.. All I know is that for 15 seconds, the kids face lit up, I got a full on hug with head under my chin and the innocent smell of no tears filled the air. Life should be so great.

baby shampoo and big smiles.

 

[Goose and Fig]

Let me tell ya- it happens more than you think. My daughter has what we think is going to be diagnosed as William's Syndrome. Ever since she was a baby she has latched on to ANYONE in the vicinity. Cashiers, the pizza guy, you name it. She has no sense of "stranger danger". Try explaining that to people!

 

[mmpb1]

Oh, Boyd- if we could only clone you by the thousands. A lot of folks don't know the strength of hugs and touch. My s-i-l was in a social security office when a dad and three young ones came in. The children hugged her and wanted to be rocked and held by a mom. Mom had been killed in a car wreck. S-i-l was so sad and hugged and held.

Thanks for all you do.. Keep the gun loaded, gas in the truck, and a map to Texas.

Margie

 

[redhen]

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Thats what i'm thinking..

 

[MustLoveHens]

I think you did a very nice act of kindness in a world that often shows none. You have absolutely nothing to feel strange about. After reading what happened, I don't think she thought you a creep or strange. I think she was more embarrased and felt more awkward that then you did for whatever reason. Maybe she just left the dad for various reasons and the boy is to young to understand why "daddy" is not comming home and for whatever reason you reminded him of his dad.
Who knows, maybe he just sees everyone as "daddy". She also might be embarrased because she doesn't know what to say in a situation like that.

 

[Boyd]

but not knowing is what makes it feel awkward

 

[noodleroo]

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Ahhh....but that's just your perception...

From our perspective, and probably everybody else who saw it at Chuck-e-Cheese, you are the hero....

 

[MaggieRae]

Awwww, Boyd... You're no creep!
(That's the second time you've made me go "Awww" today. I don't approve.)

And of course, this.

Especially that there last part.
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You know, the part about Texas.