Can't She Control Her Own Children?

I admit it, I've asked myself that question several times while in public situations. All you need to do is spend a few minutes in a grocery store and you'll surely find one child, one parent, who defies all logic with embarrassing and disruptive behavior. 

Tonight, unfortunately, the "Mother Who Can't Control Her Children" award goes to me. This evening I decided to drag all three of my children, sans husband, to a wedding reception for an old friend. It was a beautiful reception with lovely flowers, charming music, pretty tablecloths, and *gasp* water fountains galore! It took about five seconds for my girls to notice each and every one of the fountains. I mistakenly thought to distract them by sitting them at a table and giving them each a plate of refreshments. Oh yeah! That's a brilliant move, Ame...load them up on sugar! That will certainly encourage improved listening skills!

We didn't last very long. Soon I was forcibly dragging a very wet, very hyper, three-year old out the door while my infant threatened to shock all the dogs in the neighborhood with his high-pitched wails and my five-year old sulkily trudged behind, complaining (aloud) that we didn't get to have any wedding cake.

Note to self: Don't take my kids out in public. Ever.