Another day in the life

I was really frustrated with the world today. I had specifically said what i wanted help with to Mage if he came over. He asked if we could do the things this morning instead and have a lazy evening last night. The things still are not competed. I was trying to get myself, the baby, a 2 year old and a 9 year old ready. Mage played Diablo while I got everyone else ready. Diapers changed, sunscreen applied, dressed and shoes on. We left the house extra late to hit up the grocery store before the scout activity, that Mage didn't realize he was supposed to go to, and tried to find a picnic style food to bring. While at the grocery store Mage took the cart with the baby and the 2 year old but he told the 2 year old to go to me. Mage did not make sure the 2 year old made it to me and the 2 year old actually took off into the store alone. I had 10 minutes to get food together and get on the road to the scout activity.  Ended up wasting time having to locate the 2 year old.

While at the scout activity, my dad helped take the 2 year old on the scavenger hunt before we had lunch. I had the baby in a front carrier and when my dad noticed I was breastfeeding the baby he asked if I brought a blanket or something else to cover myself with. I get the same thing from Mage about feeding the baby in public. It is hard and discouraging when they ask me that. 

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