M told me he was on the subway last week, and fell asleep as he often does. Apparently a lady came to sit next to him, with a toddler in a stroller. The toddler had been eating a messy chocolate chip cookie and rested his hand on M's pant near his knee, leaving a bit of a smear. M woke up when the lady started gently wiping M's pant leg with a napkin. He was a bit startled, but proceeded to pull out a pack of wet wipes, that he always travels with. The lady was amazed at the quick cleanup, and M gave her one to help clean up the toddler. She hadn't known about such wipes, and in fact, the whole train was smiling at the incident! All is well that ends well, the lady had seemed so concerned when her toddler had dirtied M's pant leg.
I thought the whole world knew about wet wipes! I never go anywhere without them! Valerie
ReplyDeleteHe carries wet wipes in his pocket? Is each wipe individually packaged or do they come in a box like kleenex? I should put some in my purse!
ReplyDeleteGigi I found a photo of them here
Deletehttp://www.mycnymommy.com/2012/01/new-075-wet-ones-wipes-product-free-at.html
I tried that link, but it said that page no longer exists.
Deletesorry about that Gigi...I've included a photo in today's post for you! It actually makes the post look better, thanks for the inspiration.
DeleteThanks, Christine!
Deletethat would be an awkward moment at first but good to see the woman cared what her child had done and made moves to correct it.I have to say though I wouldn't have the braveness to wipe his knee off,
ReplyDeleteInteresting story, Christine. I'm wondering if I'd have the nerve to try to clean up the messy pant leg without awakening the man. I think not. In these strange times and where I live, it isn't prudent to touch strangers. As for Wet Ones, I carry several packets in my pocketbook at all times. The individual packets are very handy. Sometimes I fold some from the big packets and carry them in a snack sized zip plastic bag.
ReplyDeleteGlad the chocolate came out. I always carry the individual wet ones packets in my purse too. They come in very handy for the grandkids wehen we dine out...before and after dinner.
ReplyDeleteWow! M is certainly always prepared and patient and kind!
ReplyDeleteHow could you have a toddler and NOT have wet wipes? That's just crazy. My daughter buys these by the caseload. I'm not joking. I didn't even know they sold them by the case, but you can get anything at Costco in caseloads. I carry individually wrapped ones in my purse at all times.
ReplyDeleteThe same thought occurred to me Mrs. Zody, how could she not have them!
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