I have nothing against stay at home moms, but I do get a little irritated when they decide to go grocery shopping at lunch time with their kids when people are trying to run in during their lunch break and grab something to eat or some quick groceries. I also think it’s a little rude to go to places like Chili’s with your other stay at home mom friends and take up 2-3 tables when people that work go in there to eat and relax during lunch but have to wait for a table because you decided you got bored at home and wanted to come out for lunch with the kids. I mean would it be the end of the world to go to lunch at 10:30 or 12:30 after the rush hour? Yes this may sound rude and b*tchy, but it’s called a rant for a reason! 

Nope... not biotchy at all!! I agree 10000% - unfortunately it's not just those times that parents choose to inflict their hellspawn on the rest of society. But these days parents DGAF. It's all about them and everyone else be damned!! I gave up going out altogether. It's not worth the aggravation anymore.... 

I am a SAHM and understand what you are saying and agree with you to some extent. There have been times that I have had to take my children to the commissary with me at lunchtime. Believe me, I tried to avoid it, but could not. The times that I did I am always aware of those behind me that have just a few items and ALWAYS let them in front of me. I have the luxury of time, they do not. Commissary trips are not a good idea at lunch time. Our day usually consists of chores in the morning, naptime for the baby, lunch at home and then commissary or other errands in the afternoon. That is what works best for us. As far as the Chili's thing, that is def not us. I would be the one in the most out of the way table or booth with the extremely well behaved kids and the one on the floor cleaning up every crumb my baby drops from her highchair before leaving. I have only been there for lunch once and that was only because my oil was being changed across the street and they what they originally told me would take 30 min took 2 hours and we got hungry. I am sorry that you have had those experiences. Not all SAHMs are the same. 

Who goes to lunch at 10:30? Sorry, I can agree that it's annoying to try and grab something and the commissary be packed, but Chili's is very kid friendly especially in Okinawa. I'm guessing people are going to lunch at lunch time, when they are hungry for lunch. Plus, I'm guessing most moms are working around a kid's nap schedule. 

I am glad you guys agree with me even to a certain extent. It's great to be able to get this off my chest versus doing it on FB where I know I will get bashed big time. 

I am all about parents bringing their kids out into the world- but is it too much to teach them how to act BEFORE they go out into public? And when the do act up is it too much to ask to discipline your cretins?

Chili's is usually ok as long as you stay on the "Bar side"- although there are a few parents who are oblivious to this and bring their kids over there too. But the other day I saw and heard kids screaming on the top of their lungs and throwing sandels at each other while this dolt of a mother sat on her fat tush and texted the whole time. HELLO- the sign says CHILI'S- not ROMPER ROOM or CDC.

People- kids are a full time job. If you aren't prepared to meet the FULL TIME commitment then practice other forms of sex that can't produce a child!! Just sayin'!! 

Yeah my WTF are you thinking moment was the other day at the video store on Fairchild. I am waiting in line to check out movies and this man and his wife were purusing the selection while their small kids were running out of the exit door of the video store onto the front sidewalk and back into the entrance door. They must have done it a million times much to the annoyance of the video store employees. It was an extremely dangerous thing for them to allow them to do. The little girl was little little and could have easily darted into the parking lot if she decided to. When the dad finally paid attention to what they were doing, he told the son to calm down and the son got about an inch from his nose and screamed in his face. This boy was def old enough to know better and his dad should have wore his butt out! Sad thing is his dad prob is responsible for millions of dollars in equipment or the leader of other troops and he cannot or will not control his own child. 

I don't have a problem with kids on the bar side during the day. I do have a problem with kids anywhere anytime if their parents don't watch them. 

When the dad finally paid attention to what they were doing, he told the son to calm down and the son got about an inch from his nose and screamed in his face.

That scream would have lasted a nano-second if it was one of my kids. No way no how have I ever put up with that stuff. Of course my kids never ran around like a bunch of retarded animals in a store either so I never really had that problem.

I don't have a problem with kids on the bar side during the day. I do have a problem with kids anywhere anytime if their parents don't watch them. 

I agree- parents, bring your kids out. Just control them and if you can't, keep them at your house until you can. Because quite frankly I don't LOVE your kids. I don't think bad or disrespectful behavior is cute or funny. If you do you need serious help, and so do your kids!! 

I generally don't think they're cute and funny even when they're acting cute and funny. But that's just me. 

I generally don't think they're cute and funny even when they're acting cute and funny. But that's just me. 

Ditto.....I always wonder how many paint chips they ate to get the way they are. 

Rant about SAHM's

My dyslexia combined with being accustomed to iPhone autocorrect had me thinking this was going to be a discussion about someone having a bad meal or crappy service at Sam's By The Sea, or Sam's Anchor Inn, or Sam's Cafe, etc.

If they are Stay At HOME Moms maybe their home decor is similar to that at Chilis and they feel very comfortable sitting in the restaurant for a few hours.
Doesn't the BX sell giant plastic red chili peppers for hanging above your doorway like some sort of talisman? 

Well, just because you are a stay at home mom doesn't mean you don't have a schedule.

I don't like ending up at the commissary or BX when it's busy, but sometimes, that's when it happens. If they opened at 8am, I'd go then.

Get off your high horse. 

^ SAHM lurker had to create an account to spout off. 

I can agree with some, if the child is old enough to understand that some kind of behavior is expected and is not acting proper , that is anoying .
However babies and young kids I can care less, I dont expect their parents not to go places, if I want a quiet place I choose one that kids arent welcome, or go on a time that kids are not around.
If you are running to grab some to eat at any place, that is your problem , should plan better, since you are the one becoming annoeyed with the place being packed and people/kids getting on your way.
I dont care if you a SAHM or someone that has to work for money, if anything bothers you, it is your job to make sure you dont place yourself at the situation.
Lack of planning on your part does not become someone else problem 

I thought that was the same person who just answered the Fort Bliss/Bragg/Hood post. I hate that all the random names look the same. 

I don't like ending up at the commissary or BX when it's busy, but sometimes, that's when it happens.

Maybe you should fix your schedule. 

Bottom line is: Teach your children to be respectful. Be a respectful, considerate person yourself. If you are shopping with your kids or without your kids and you see someone that is in a rush or in uniform and you know their time is limited, let them go ahead of you or at least if you are already checking out and they are behind you looking frustrated, say I'm sorry. If you do choose to go to Chili's with friends, think about seating and take up the least amount of room as possible. Every mom does not need a chair for herself and one for her diaper bag. The Chili's employees will be happy to remove chairs and put highchairs in their place to cut down on the amount of space your party takes up. Eat and leave. If you hang around forever and are not still eating or drinking then you are being inconsiderate. Others may need that table and the waitress would sure like to get her tip from you and be able to sit someone else there and get a tip from them as well. Just plain manners people! 

In reality, it isn't just SAHMs. In the states, it's old people, SAHMs and , during the summer, teenagers. 

Just plain manners people!


Manners are great, however I stick with plan your life, your schedule around your needs( not personal). I have 5 kids,at Chili's we take the largest table, after all I like eating with out having elbows all over me, and even know I had 5 kids( that you will not be bother by, most the time), I still going to go places and enjoy myself.
you are already checking out and they are behind you looking frustrated, say I'm sorry

And again, planning is a great tool , to manage a life and avoid looking frustrated. being in a hurry at lunch time in the Comissary is just plain stupid, as we all know how crazy that place can get. Or another one.. ask , say "" I am sorry , my day being crazy since I can plan well, now I am in a hurry and starving, can I cut in front of you "" 

"" I am sorry , my day being crazy since I can plan well, now I am in a hurry and starving, can I cut in front of you ""

That would go a long way with me if someone said that, but people just seem afraid to talk to each other anymore. Maybe it's just me b/c I am a talk to a hole in the wall kinda person :) 

Commissary is just a crazy place, I tell everyone, the only way not to stress yourself inside is to leave your manners at home, and use lack of sense. 

Common sense and common courtesy aren't so common.

Everyday this become more and more relevant... 

Yes this may sound rude and b*tchy,

Pretty much this.

Well, just because you are a stay at home mom doesn't mean you don't have a schedule.

And this.

People could say that people who work should take their lunch with them instead of trying to rush somewhere in an hour. Chilis doesn't even open at 10:30, so there goes that option. Plus, the commissary has lines designated for people in uniform during lunch time, so what's the problem? I imagine you are one of those who think the life of a SAHM involves lounging around all day and doing nothing. I only wish that was the case. 

I dont expect their parents not to go places, if I want a quiet place I choose one that kids arent welcome, or go on a time that kids are not around.
If you are running to grab some to eat at any place, that is your problem , should plan better, since you are the one becoming annoeyed with the place being packed and people/kids getting on your way.
I dont care if you a SAHM or someone that has to work for money, if anything bothers you, it is your job to make sure you dont place yourself at the situation.
Lack of planning on your part does not become someone else problem 

Help me out here..... so it's my problem that someone else's kid is acting like an a-hole? Uh NO!! That's a bunch of BS. Parents are too lax and too coddling these days and don't want to be bothered with the duties of proper child rearing. And I'm not talking about a kid who might talk too loud on occasion and then pipes down. That really is to be expected. But the running up and down between tables while shouting? Really?- that's appropriate now? That's acceptable? Again- that is a bunch of BS. We the people who ARE responsible parents or who are adults just out enjoying our day shouldn't have to put up with that crap!! Sorry- it's just not acceptable.

You mentioned places that don't allow kids- besides BARS can you please tell those who don't want to deal with others hellspawn where we can go? Because I haven't found a place yet that doesn't allow kids that also makes even a minute attempt to control them.

And no I won't get off my high horse a3284715uu. But thanks for asking!! 

KIR, the original rant was nothing about kids misbehaving. It was about people with kids being there at all. 

Yes this may sound rude and b*tchy,

Pretty much this.

Well, just because you are a stay at home mom doesn't mean you don't have a schedule.

And this.

People could say that people who work should take their lunch with them instead of trying to rush somewhere in an hour. Chilis doesn't even open at 10:30, so there goes that option. Plus, the commissary has lines designated for people in uniform during lunch time, so what's the problem? I imagine you are one of those who think the life of a SAHM involves lounging around all day and doing nothing. I only wish that was the case.

I agree with this. Although I would fit in to your after 12:30 for lunch since that's usually when we eat lunch anyway. And I agree with LLIO....who eats lunch at 10:30!? My kids definitely don't get up early enough for them to eat lunch then. 

KIR, the original rant was nothing about kids misbehaving. It was about people with kids being there at all. 

I know, I know...... but where it's relevant is she's being selfish and wants to relax and can't because there are kids there. 

It had nothing to do with children's behavior. It had to do with people crowding the line and taking up too many tables. I don't see how behavior was relevant here. You just like any chance to go off about how other people don't know how to control their kids. 

Yes FBM- it is a pet peeave of mine- if I ruffled anybody's feathers I apologize.

Cheers!!