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Hi,
What a difference a little preparation makes. I witnessed this Monday
night at Toys R Us: One mother, alone in an aisle, lets out a whistle.
Immediately she recieves an answering whistle from nearby. I thought that
was very cool. Sometime later, I'm checking out a woman who looks around and
can't find her son. She begins running around frantically, sends her younger
son to help look for the older one, I make an announcement, the cop gets
involved, dad comes in and helps look, finally the boy arrives at the
register, with mom scolding and asking the policeman to advise junior on the
dangers of not staying with mom.
As for me personally, I'd have the young child(ren) stay in a cart if I had
shopping to do. I usually pick up something (or bring a favorite) to keep my
son occupied while I shop. If he's getting antsy, I may need to cut the trip
short. Other times are for leisurely shopping, and my son can look all he
wants. Sometimes the trip is expressly so he can stay and play with the
Thomas the train toys. I let him know in advance which kind of trip it's
going to be.
Mary J

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In a message dated 12/25/2002 1:25:03 PM Central Standard Time,
mc1mommy@... writes:

> One mother, alone in an aisle, lets out a whistle.
> Immediately she recieves an answering whistle from nearby.

I have the ability to make an eardrum-shattering whistle with my fingers and
my mouth (think Ellie Mae on Beverly Hillbillies, but one-handed, and
louder). It's the signal I use to attract attention from my husband and
children if we are separated in a store or the fair or wherever. They don't
whistle back, because I don't whistle unless I have them in sight. But they
always turn toward the sound and pick me out of the crowd, though. :)

Tuck


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