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A Proud Moment
We don't go out to dinner with the kids too often, but last Friday after a long week I just couldn't bring myself to make something, so we took the kids to Macaroni Grill on Alta Arden. This is a great place because they have basic food everyone likes, and it's a little loud so if you do have kids that are fussy, you won't be disturbing anyone trying to have a nice quite meal. Plus, my kids (6 y.o. twins) like the opera singers! Anyway, we got there around 5:30 and it wasn't too crowded but over the next hour or so it really filled up. There were other people in the tables around us, but not a lot of kids. We had a great dinner...Food was good, kids ate their dinner, good conversation with the kids about school, drew some pictures on the tableclothes (it's paper and they encourage it in case you haven't been there :) When we got up to leave, I was putting on my jacket and getting ready to walk out when I noticed the older gentleman at the table behind us got up and walked over to my husband and whispered something in his ear. I just heard by husband say "Thanks!" and after we got outside (it was so loud in the restaurant by this time), I asked what the man had said, He smiled and said "He just wanted to compliment us on how well behaved our children were in the restaurant. He said it was refreshing." How nice that this man took the time to tell us that!! We told the kids what he said and how proud we are of them that they behaved so well and told them it makes us feel really good when people tell us how good our kids are. It was a great start to a great weekend!! 4 comments from 4 users
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posted by
creatress
on Feb 11, 2008 at 02:53 PM
posted by
MissVicki
on Feb 11, 2008 at 04:49 PM
What a great compliment!  I would be proud too.  I hope the kids appreciated that and will try to live up to that from now on ;-)  Geez, I hope one day my kids will make me proud (not holding me breath...).  posted by
hmoeckli
on Feb 11, 2008 at 08:54 PM
It's great when strangers take the time to say something nice. Often, I've noticed, it's the opposite. I'm glad you had a nice evening out.
posted by
caligirliam
on Feb 16, 2008 at 02:43 PM
I love it when that happens!!~ Sometimes at home with the kids I feel like they aren't listening enough, etc...but we often get complimented when out to eat on their manners and behavior. It helps me remember to be grateful for what I have. They really are great kids. Congrats on a great evening out. :-) Jen~
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Aren't days like that the best? One of my fondest memories is still my grandmother-in-law telling us that our son was the most well-behaved little boy she had EVER been around (when he was 3yo). I glowed with pride.
What a nice treat for you guys. I'm so glad it went well. I hope the rest of your weekend was a smooth and happy.