Kiddie Leashes. Just typing it makes me cringe. I hate those things. Leashes aren't for kids. They are for dogs. Kids are not dogs. Ergo, leashes are not for kids.
The other day we were in a restaurant I saw a mom put a monkey leash on her kid. She said "I didn't think she'd like it but she LOVES it" and strapped her kid in. The kid plopped to the ground, pulled and tugged and cried. It was pathetic. Mom was happy though because she got to sit down and drink he mimosa and have a grown up conversation. While her 2 year old was strapped down to a dog leash disguised as a monkey.
So here's what I suggest:
1. If you want to have a mimosa at breakfast while talking to your friends, don't bring your two year old. Two year olds like to walk around and touch stuff. It's developmentally appropriate for them to do that. Not to be tied to a restaurant booth.
2. Teach your kid to have boundaries. Rather than strapping her down, give her rules and restrictions and teach her that she can get up when she is done eating and take a little walk. Then have something for her to do at the table while you indulge in an alcoholic beverage (or three) before your drive your child home.
3. Have your own boundaries. Kids at breakfast mean coffee or OJ. Not champagne. Sorry. It's called being responsible.
4. Don't be an ass.
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