You see, I was patiently sitting as I was being screamed at and nearly beaten to death by a 2 year old child...when literally, I believe this man saved my life.
Let me back up and explain more.
I took Kaylee to a baseball game tonight. My friend has three boys around Kay's age, so I invited them to join us. They accepted. At the ballgame my friend's middle child needed a bathroom break.
"Can you watch them while I take him to the bathroom?"...was pretty much the last thing I recall before blacking out.
Kidding, kidding. I didn't black out.
So let me share what happened next. The scathing fury of a toddler who has separation anxiety and has been left with someone they aren't terribly familiar with (a.k.a. "me") was officially unleashed. I prayed. I held on to him out of fear as I was screamed at and beaten for what seemed like an eternity. Occassionally Kaylee and Jack (the older child) would come chat with me, which helped to distract me from the beating I was enduring.
....Suddenly, a man appeared before me. I don't even think words were exchanged. I think the pity in his eyes and the wounds on my body spoke it all. He handed me a baseball. I handed the baseball to the child. The child stopped screaming. A few minutes later he also stopped beating me up. I lived.
Wow Mel! After hearing your story today about your experience at the baseball game, I can only imagine how numb you were (physically and mentally) from the ordeal. Thank God for the guy who thoughtfully brought you the baseball! I'm sure you heard heaps of apologies from the child's father, of course. He must've been a bit mortified knowing his child beat up his date (and I'm not trying to be funny here). Really, no parent wants to return from a quick moment away and hear your story. As a mom, I would've felt terrible. I'm so sorry it happened. On the bright side, bruises aren't permanent (thankfully, huh?). If he tries it again, JUST SAY NO. :)
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ReplyDeleteThis is Shannon Stein the Tampa Yankees intern from the other night at the game! It was a pleasure meeting you and your family and thanks so much for giving me your website blog address. I unfortunately missed this episode as I would have probably done the same thing and grabbed your sweetie something from our spin wheel prize bag but my friend came to the rescue! Next time he attends our game I will let him know how special his small gesture was to you and your family. Let me know next time you want to come to a Tampa Yankees game. My e-mail address is sstein@yankees.com. I hope we made your night enjoyable and look forward to seeing you guys at future Tampa Yankees games.
Shannon Stein
Oh! I should mention that it was minor league baseball, the Tampa Yankees! Kaylee and I LOVE going to their games!!! We became addicted last year, and I have lots of games added to our calendar this year :) Highly recommend taking the family out to these games - they have TONS of great promotions and it's a really fun night out!
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