Reply #40: Although she was rather reckless with the two lane highway I think

[jwirr]

I understand why you are more vigilant than you mother. The world is much more dangerous for children today or maybe we are just aware of it more. When I was small it was not unusual for children to wonder the store or go to the toy section while mom shopped.

Also I have 9 great grandchildren under the age of 10. Children are capable of many things if we let them try. By the way - mine are taught to put their sippy cups in the fridge if they are not going to drink it all and when they want it again they go to get it. They also help themselves to fruit and other snacks we keep in there. We often buy them the little juice boxes which he could have been going for.