longstocking
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I have a lot on my mind today. I really want to complain to someone who will fully understand.
Yesterday my mom was watching my two young boys for a little bit.
She wanted to run to the store for a few things. The car seats were not at her house (and they don't work in her car anyway)
The 1 year old was asleep, she left him. She put the 2 year old on the seat next to her and went to the store. I came home just as she pulled in.
Her excuse...it was only 5 or so miles away.
I am trying so hard to see if from her point of view. She meant well. I know 'back then' times were different and she's not used to the child laws, etc.
I am just grateful she got lucky. I almost wished she had been ticketed, almost.
I love my mom dearly. I just don't know how to handle this situtation. We will be living with her until the end of the year.
I already talked to her yesterday about how I felt. The boys can only been in the car seats, most accidents happen within 5 miles of home, etc.
Just thankful all turned out okay. I'm pretty sure she won't do it again, especially since I started crying (which I know was silly, but I was feeling emotional).
Thanks for letting me gripe.
Yesterday my mom was watching my two young boys for a little bit.
She wanted to run to the store for a few things. The car seats were not at her house (and they don't work in her car anyway)
The 1 year old was asleep, she left him. She put the 2 year old on the seat next to her and went to the store. I came home just as she pulled in.
Her excuse...it was only 5 or so miles away.
I am trying so hard to see if from her point of view. She meant well. I know 'back then' times were different and she's not used to the child laws, etc.
I am just grateful she got lucky. I almost wished she had been ticketed, almost.
I love my mom dearly. I just don't know how to handle this situtation. We will be living with her until the end of the year.
I already talked to her yesterday about how I felt. The boys can only been in the car seats, most accidents happen within 5 miles of home, etc.
Just thankful all turned out okay. I'm pretty sure she won't do it again, especially since I started crying (which I know was silly, but I was feeling emotional).
Thanks for letting me gripe.