Dear fellow car park users
Why, why, why do you insist on waiting for my car park as soon as I get to my car with my 4 children in tow! I’m not even parked in a great park, it’s a long way from the door and see this car parked next to me, right on the line!!! Your passenger won’t even be able to get out of their door.
You see, coming to the shops with 4 children is traumatic enough, trying to load 4 children, a pram, a nappy bag and shopping into a medium sized sedan is stressful. The eldest is fine but not at all helpful and just climbs into the front seat and reads his book – at least he’s accounted for. The next one has no idea of his surroundings and dances and runs around while waiting for me to put the baby in the car which is a task in itself with his wailing arms. Then comes the toddler. After 5 minutes of bribes trying just to get him in the car he then decides to “plank” and let me tell you, he’s a strong little planker. Finally after he’s strapped in I then need to arrange the plethora of trains, books, food and drinks required to get him into the car at my home into their exact position to avoid complete meltdown.
And there you are, holding up a huge line of traffic with your indicator on waiting for my park putting more pressure on me than a check out operator at Aldi (seriously who can pack as fast as they can scan!!!!).
I can tell you one of 3 things are going to happen here depending on the success of my shopping trip, either I’m going to get completely overwhelmed by you waiting and lose my shit probably falling to the floor in the fetal position crying or I’m going to get annoyed by you waiting and take my time loading up the car or if you’re really, really lucky I will unload my car and return to the shops!
Sincerley
The Mum in the Target car park who is currently writing a blog post on her phone while you wait for her car park.
Kirsty is a Mum, a student, a business owner, a blogger, a writer, a friend, a daughter, a sister and a strong woman determined to succeed in this new life forced upon her.
4 lively boys + 1 busy Mum = A crazy life.
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How annoying that is – I think if that was me, I would take a whistle with me
that does sound stressful, I hate getting in and out of the car with two kids, one who is in a booster and can buckle himself! I cant imagine with 4!
Been there got that t-shirt hope you feel better after writing this.
Driving is not so easy.Sometimes it is stressful.And have to deal with many other drivers around.Anyway,I really like this open letter…
My little guy does the same “plank” move when I try to strap him in! I am usually breaking a sweat by the time I get him strapped in!
Hahaha this happens to me at our mall all the time!
Ha ha!! I love it. I totally know the feeling.
GO GIRL. I would sit and wait too. screw them. I hate when people do this. Like, while you were sitting there pressuring me you could have parked somewhere else and been in the shop by now!
Oh gosh I hate when people wait for my spot even if I’m not with the kids!
People are so clueless when they do this. I don’t have four kids to deal with, just one, and it still drives me nuts! One day I will have a tired mommy melt down at them I’m sure. Thanks for sharing what we are all thinking!
Oh wow this made my day! Hilarious, just hilarious!
I’ve been on both sides of that- the “I’m. It leaving for at least 15 minutes- move on!” And the “I’ve just circled for 15 minutes- I don’t care how Lin it takes, I’m waiting!” Haha
I say…let them wait! It’s their time not yours, you do what you need to do (I remember those days, it gets easier).
Haha, I don’t drive. I have my own set of complaints about bussing/training/walking everywhere, but it sounds like, even driving has problems.
Oh that is the worst! I feel your pain, I have 5 myself, 4 of which are in carseats! It’s like really? I can’t just wave a magic wand!
Haha! The ending totally got me!
Oh my goodness yes!! I am laughing so hard. I have also had people yell at me because they wanted to pull into the spot next to me after I already have gotten out and started to unload my kids.
Oh my gosh, amen! This was so hilarious! I just always go about my business, not taking my time, but not trying to hurry for them. And your signature is so funny!
Haha, yes! this drives me crazy, why do people do this! Go look elsewhere. Sometimes it makes me want to take longer!