I was a Shoppers Drug Mart this morning with my sister in law, her daughter, and my two young boys. My three year old wanted a toy, and I had told him no, as I'm trying to teach him that we don't always get something when we go to the store. He is usually pretty good about it, but today was just not his day. He threw one of the biggest tantrums I've ever seen. He screamed and yelled and carried on throughout the store. I went right to the cashier to check out with my diapers and milk, iF I hadn't needed them so badly I probably would of just left. My son screamed and cried and rolled around on the ground.

That moment I just wanted to sink into the floor. Then the sweetest lady came over to me, a complete stranger, put her hand on my shoulder and said "you know you're a great mom. I see you're trying to teach your son a lesson. You're doing a good job by staying firm in your no. It's not always easy, but it will be worth it". She gave me such a nice smile.

Thank you so much for that. I needed to hear those words more then you'll ever know. You see, my 8 month old has been sick for two nights, not sleeping. My three year old is starting to try his independence, and I was just running on empty this morning. You took two minutes to say some kind words to a mother who was really struggling in that moment. Thank you, Thank you......the world could use more people like you.