NIP at library, just for spite ;)

[leaveit2beeker]

DS and I were at the library this morning, in the children's area. Normally, at 19 mos old, we don't NIP. He's simply too big and wriggly...so I offered him his cup while he was yanking on my shirt. This caught the attention of a nearby mother of older toddlers. She has the audacity to mention to me that, "Is that juice? You know, giving juice to a child that age is the equivalent of giving them a candy bar."

"Listen lady, that organic white grape juice ain't cheap and I dilute it 3 parts to 1. Buzz off!"

Ok, no I didn't. I made her even MORE uncomfortable than that comment would have...

So I said, "Mmm hmmm.", called ds over and asked him if he still wanted to nurse. (Um, Yes?!) So there I sat, nursing my child in front of the Mommy Cop. She gave one ugly look and gathered her children, and left. I fully expected her to say something to a librarian on her way out, but didn't.

I don't know why that particular lady tripped my trigger today, but I couldn't resist. Must be the PMS...

[Porcelain Interior]

Wow people seriously where do they get off!?

Why can't people mind their own business?

[Youngfrankenstein]

I just cannot, for the life of me, picture myself commenting on something like that. Even if they were giving their baby soda in a bottle...I just don't see how it becomes my business.

Serves her right.

And now, somewhere in the universe, there is a thread about the "disgusting" mom at the library...

[sapphire_chan]

And according to rule 34 there's a...hang on, that was going to be NSFMDC.

at your story. And, hey! I now know one woman who NIP just to get on someone's nerves.

[caro113]

: Good for you!!

[crunchy_mama]

That is too funny! The nerve of some people.

[Amandamanda]

haha good for you!

[dianakaye]

Awesome!

[MamaStarbird]

Good for you! She certainly can't argue that breastmilk is unhealthy!

I probably would have told her, "No, it's white wine." But I like your way much better!

[jocelynr]

Originally Posted by Youngfrankenstein

I just cannot, for the life of me, picture myself commenting on something like that. Even if they were giving their baby soda in a bottle...I just don't see how it becomes my business.

Seriously...it's no one's business. I don't comment when I see people doing things I don't agree with--IT'S NOT MY BUSINESS! If they ask, I'll offer an opinion, but other than that forget it.

Good for you for giving ds the BEST juice in the world!

[2lilsweetfoxes]

Originally Posted by leaveit2beeker

DS and I were at the library this morning, in the children's area. Normally, at 19 mos old, we don't NIP. He's simply too big and wriggly...so I offered him his cup while he was yanking on my shirt. This caught the attention of a nearby mother of older toddlers. She has the audacity to mention to me that, "Is that juice? You know, giving juice to a child that age is the equivalent of giving them a candy bar."

Good on ya. I probably would have actually given my child a candy bar or a bag of M&M's or something, then breastfed. I often have a bar in my purse.

[elliecee]

Ha! Good job mama! I actually saw a woman giving her toddler Grape soda in a bottle this past weekend. Wasn't my business but I still couldn't believe it.

[sweetpeppers]

Originally Posted by elliecee

Ha! Good job mama! I actually saw a woman giving her toddler Grape soda in a bottle this past weekend. Wasn't my business but I still couldn't believe it.

Ew.

Fruit juice is like a candy bar? I'm not a juicer myself, but gimme a break. At least it's natural, unlike most of the other foods people eat.

[Samanthavv]

Yeah... There's a huge difference between FRUCTOSE and SUCROSE! And besides, why does SHE care what you're giving your toddler? You're the one that has to deal with him if he gets hyper!

[Surfacing]

It's amazing how some people are know-it-alls! The nerve!

Good on ya for NIP. Hah!