Don't Ask, Don't Yell

I'm learning all the parent-y tricks as I go. My latest lesson: a great way to avoid a 'scene' when leaving the house is to not tell your children you're going.

Sam is still pretty clingy; if I'm going somewhere, he wants to go. (It doesn't matter where -- grocery store, garage, bathroom, the other side of the room...) If I'm trying to snag a couple of things from the drugstore, it's a 10 minute trip by myself, or a 35 minute epic with Boy. I've tried saying goodbye - add at least 10 minutes before the outing starts, and it normally results in me taking him along. (Note: I love having him with me, but sometimes, I really am just trying to duck out for something.)

The solution? Duck out while he's distracted. No tears, no scenes, and quick errands! It's brilliant. At least for me; I don't know what happens at home, but hey! I'm already gone.

(Is it sad that I sneak away from my almost-3-year-old?)