I used to love reading this section in C'ville Weekly when I was going to school in Charlottesville. My college housemates and I would pour over it, trying to decide if anyone was cryptically speaking to us through these postings. Anyway, if my local newspaper included I Saw You Whens, I would submit the following item.
Sweet Panera Lady
Tuesday night in Panera you came up to my table and told me you were so impressed with the way I handled my son's high-pitched public meltdown, then acted stunned when you learned he's my first. I thanked you and probably blushed and rolled my eyes. I should have said that even though I know nothing about you, I love you. I should have gotten up and shook your hand and said you have no idea how much I needed to hear that. Maybe you're a mom and you knew exactly how much I needed it. Either way. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You made my week.
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I love the "chance meetings" section of our local free paper. Though in Portland they seem to be less G-rated, but that much more fun to read. ;)
You are a wonderfully patient and creative mother and I know what you mean about a simple comment making your week. It is so nice to get a little positive feedback once in a while. So what's your secret to the perfect deescalation? (I could use a tip or two)
Oh sweet Panara lady! A little pat on the back is just we need every now and then. No one ever told us mother hood could be so difficult at times. It's the hardest but best job on this earth! AGREE?! Can't wait to see little Nicky snow pictures!
Lovely. Hope she reads this! A comment like that can really make the whole week, what a lovely thing to do. And beautifully written!
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