This afternoon we were invited into school to watch watch each class do a short performance that they'd been practicing.
They'd all practiced really hard and they were all really excited to show us all. It wasn't BGT level stuff but they had all worked hard.
One parent had a toddler in a pram that howled all through the first show. She ineffectually rocked the pram and shushed. Eventually she huffily moved out after a teacher had a word.
Another toddler decided to join in the show. At the front of the school hall. Which is amusing and cute for a few seconds but the parent let it carry on. Tripping up and distracting the kids trying to speak.
Third toddler ran up and down the aisle squealing.
I know it's not the Royal Albert Hall but surely these kids deserve a bit of respect? They were so proud to show us what they could do but a few parents seemed happy to let their toddlers steal the show.
I'm not a fan of other people's toddlers at the best of times, but I don't think I'm being unreasonable expecting parents not to ruin 29 other kids' "moment"? When they've tried so hard.
Am I just a grouch?