Denny's

The kids and I are back in Delaware from our month-long vacation in Colorado with stopovers in Washington and South Dakota. We had a great time. We found out that that much vacationing was pretty exhausting. My dad drove with me to Colorado and the kids and I made a road trip out of it on the way back by ourselves. It was long, loud, but pretty fun.

We spent the last night in Huntington, West Virginia. We were making pretty good time (for us) and were in Hagerstown, Maryland around 4:30 when it started downpouring. I decided to pull over after numerous times of hydroplaning. There was a Denny's off the highway so I decided to take the kids there for an early dinner. The kids had been well-behaved for most of the day, but watching DVD's in the back for five hours was losing its appeal. Liam's good behavior-meter was completely pegged out by this time. He was being a complete little s#$t when we sat down. I eventually told him I needed to take him to the bathroom. I had to drag him kicking and screaming from under the table. I know, I'm so proud. He scraped his knee on the way out. It was one of those cringe-worthy moments where everyone in the restaurant just stares at you and I just wished I could completely disappear.

After a quick exorcism in the bathroom, Liam calmed down and we went back and had a decent dinner with no more drama. I was still mortified at the earlier events. The poor couple who sat next to us left and after they did, the waitress told me that we were free to leave, our bill had been paid by another customer.

So thanks, Hagerstown couple! I'm more of a glass-is-half-empty type. But you really made me feel like not everyone out there is completely judgmental. Your kindness is greatly appreciated! And I definitely will think twice next time I start judging others' ill-behaved children at the playground or wherever and think of your kindness. Thanks again!