Either the best or worst parenting ever....

Paul and I were driving around Manhattan making some last stops before we headed off to Colorado. I have to admit, I was dreading the long car ride with a baby that is SUPER DUPER active and also doesn't sleep... at all... OH! And isn't super great in cars... Anyway...

As we were stopped at a light, this white truck drove by us and then sat in front of us at the light! My first reaction was... "LOOK AT THAT PAUL! Do we have the camera?!?! That is HILARIOUS!!"
If you look at the truck you will see a dad and his 2 boys sitting in the truck. The dad has on ENORMOUS ear muffs (Paul and I guessed the hunting kind... the ones that block out ALL sound)

At first I thought that was looking like a pretty good idea for our trip to Colorado. Block out all the sounds and maybe catch up on some much needed sleep! Then, I think Paul said "That might very well be the best or the WORST parenting ever!" I laughed... he was super right! I'm guessing the dad was at his boiling point and that was the only way to save his sanity! I think we all have this coping methods (although they may not be as OBVIOUS as these ear muffs!) I know there are times where I hand Asher over to Paul and say "YOUR TURN!!" I'm at my boiling point, and if I have one more second.. the boil over can be bad! :)

 The more I think about it now... I'm SOOOO thankful God doesn't have these coping methods with us. He doesn't put ear muffs on when he hates what we're saying. He doesn't hand us over to someone else and tell them "IT'S YOUR TURN TO WATCH THIS FOOL!" :) Nope! He graciously listens to us and loves us, even when we're at our worse!


What are some good coping methods you have picked up over the years? Parents? Married Couples? People with friends?!?! :)