Milestones in Motherhood: A new "first" for the kiddo...

I thought we were past the "awww, this is the very first time one of the kids did ___!!" stage.  Mason is 3 and hasn't really reached any new milestones in a while, Cooper is 15 months now and just finished a lot of new moments so I was surprised when we got to experience a new "First" experience today.

I am marking down the date today, November 16, 2012.  Today marks the FIRST time my kid threw up IN THE GROCERY STORE!  I know, it's exciting.  Here is how it went down... literally, went down. (Ick)

Mason has had a little "tummy bug" (ahem, Annette Encrapara) on top of a cold.  He seemed to be doing better so I thought we were in the clear to run to the grocery store for a few key items that really couldn't wait this afternoon.  We hit the deli, put in our order, zip around to get the other items we needed and jet back to the deli to pick up the order.  I had successfully made it past the free sample cheese tray the first time, but the second time Mason saw it and using his best manners (unprovoked and totally playing me)... "Pleasssssseee Mommy!!! (Imagine folded hands and puppy dog eyes).  Yeah, he is good.  I say to myself, eh, it's only cheese, could be a lot worse.  So, he gets a piece.  I realized that I forgot apples so we run over to the apples in the produce section.  I look back to make sure that Mason had followed me the 12 feet from the deli to the apples (the store is not that big) and I see him with his hand over his mouth.  Silly me thinks that he didn't like the cheese and doesn't know where to spit it out.  I may have even had a little proud moment thinking that he didn't just spit it out on the floor, or sneak it into my purse when I wasn't looking.  That was Mistake #1.  Turns out, he was actually trying to hold in the vomit... with. his. hand.   Not knowing this quite yet, I say "Mase, do you not like the cheese and hold out my hand for him to spit it out.  Mistake #2.  He then threw up in my hand.  At that same moment, once I realized what was happening, I threw my purse on the floor and kicked my phone that had dropped out of my pocket all while Cooper looked on from the cart.  I'm pretty sure he was laughing at me.  Thankfully we were in the produce section where there are little bag stations everywhere.  I grabbed a bag (spilling my handful of vomit in the process) but managed to get it up to his face to catch round two.  The bag was clear so everyone who stopped to watch got a clear view of his stomach contents... serves them right, rubber neckers.
A total stranger stopped and took pity on me and asked "how can I help you".  I kind of just stood there for a second looking at Mason with puke down the front of his sweatshirt, my slimy hand, the pile on the floor all in disbelief that this had just happened.  I looked up at her totally dumbfounded and frazzled and said "I have no idea! I have never been in this situation before!"  She laughed in that I have been in this situation and much worse before kind of way, called over a store employee, and kept Cooper happy while I got Mason and myself cleaned up and organized.  Bless her heart.
So, that is the tale of Mason's "first" time throwing up in the grocery store.  I am forever grateful to the woman who helped us and really, REALLY hope that this never happens again... ever.

 On the awesome situation scale this one is ranking a -2.  Definitely NOT awesome!!

Finally, the election is over... or so I thought.

     Let me start this out by saying that I have not made my political views very public.  I don't actively engage in political debates because someone always ends up with hurt feelings or angry.  I feel that everyone has their own opinions and certain issues that are most important to that individual.  To each their own.  That is the beauty of our country.
     That being said, how in the world did people decide who to vote for without social media and everyone on face book making fun of one party or the other, posting hateful comments about a candidate, threatening to move out of the country, trying to convince others to vote because of the issues that are important to them, and finally, trying to make you feel back/stupid for having an opinion different than their own or voting for a different candidate then them.
     I was pretty excited last night going to bed... the election is finally over!!  This morning I hop on Facebook for some mindless entertainment, hoping for a little bit of someone else's drama, funny posts about what the kids are doing, pictures of the latest new couple... but nope... all there was was post after post of in your face celebration posts, the world is going to end posts, I told you so posts, hateful posts, more the world is going to end posts, and more "ah ha you lose" posts.
     I like to think of things like this.  No, the world is not going to end, that is just dumb.  Elections are in the category of a race, which requires sportsmanship.  In your face taunting,  I told you so'ing, and "ah ha you lose" is poor sportsmanship that sets a bad example and is childish.  Calling names is uncalled for as well.  You don't have to respect the person, but respect the office and what it represents.
     Ok, so today is only the first day after the election so today gets a pass.  Tomorrow on the other hand, I had better see some posts about who stole who's boyfriend drama, something funny about what your kid has done, or even a funny joke... I'm a big fan of the jokes.