We took the children out today as we haven't been outside of our local supermarket and general area in ages.
It was a town nearby and they were excited to go somewhere new and chattering happily in the back of the car.
When we got there, a garden centre, with playground, nice bakery, type place, with promises of treats after a stroll around, the two children were walking into each other on purpose, banging against each other. I kept them apart by holding the 7 years old hand and he kept pulling away, not like him to do that after being warned to stop.
Then he proceeded to try to hit his brother, and tried to stomp on his dad's foot repeatedly. His mood was happy/giddy and really naughty.
I was so embarrassed. His 10 year old brother wasn't much better he kept walking away and we had to keep calling him back to stay with us. Each time he came back and then walked off again!
I know life hasn't had much opportunities for social skills lately and being out of the house as a family was unusual. But this was really off the charts behavior wise and I'm not keen for a repeat performance.
Next time, maybe they need a pep talk on what we expect. But is there any way of dealing with this at the time that might work for others? Or any explanation for what went wrong?
I am so disappointed to be back home and cross.