[.Nikki.]

Listen to my evening.....

We took Xavier to karate, then we went to Walmart afterwards for some odds and ends. We were in the soda aisle and Xavier grabbed onto my leg and started crying that his tummy hurt....he never does that....he never gets sick. I hurried and bent down and was like "are you going to get sick" and he shook his head and said "i think so" I felt soo bad...I started to run him back to the bathrooms, we got by the pet department and i could just tell by looking at him there was no way we were going to make it.....I looked around and saw kitty litter boxes...of course I grab the expensive one that sifts...but beside the point...Xavier pukes in it. Andrew is like yelling at me "what are you going to do with that now" I was like "your son is sick and you care about what i am going to do with that, i am going to do what anyone else would do.....LEAVE IT.


Girls, I sat it on the floor and left it there. If the box was a cheapo one, I would of cleaned it out and bought it because my cats could use a new little box...but $20...I don't think so. (lol) I was just proud I had the reaction time and honestly avoided a MESSY situation.

SO now Xavier is here laying on a "bed" on the couch watching spiderman sipping on ginger ale. I just feel soo bad for this little man.


Question....was I wrong for leaving the puke? Now I feel kinda bad!

[kbpeanut]

I'm NOT laughing at your little tyke being sick...but leaving the litter box was a treasure! I don't blame you one bit. Sure, many might say you should have bought it, but whatever...your first priority was your son...and his care. I say who cares! You did what you needed to do at the time...Walmart folk will get over it. I'm sure that's not the worse thing that's happened. Probably better than being all over the floor!

I hope Xavier is feeling better soon Poor little guy!

[.Nikki.]

Im sitting here on the phone with my mom laughing about it now. She was like "they can write off that litter box don't worry about it". Seriously, I just was trying to figure out how to get him to the other end out of the store w/out another umm "spill" lmao.

[SaraSmiles]

First off...very funny story! I could see that happening to just about anyone lol.

But being that I worked in retail in the past and had to deal with some pretty nasty stuff, I honestly wouldnt have just left it there. But I wouldnt have bought it either lol. I probably would have brought it to the bathroom and tried to clean it out a bit before just leaving it in the isle. I dont feel bad for walmart but i would have felt bad for the worker who takes care of the pet isle lol.

[.Nikki.]

I am thinking though, it says "no merchandise past this point" at the bathrooms...so i don't even think i could of taken it in to clean it. hmmmmm

[mal91011]

At least you were courteous enough to contain it than just have the poor little guy vomit on the floor. Much easier cleanup.

[.Nikki.]

and it wasn't (TMI) like vomit...it was more just spit and snot (he wouldn't eat all day) now i know why....so it wasnt HORRID PUKE...ugh...only this girl. lol

[Xtapolapocet]

Originally Posted by .Nikki.

Listen to my evening.....

We took Xavier to karate, then we went to Walmart afterwards for some odds and ends. We were in the soda aisle and Xavier grabbed onto my leg and started crying that his tummy hurt....he never does that....he never gets sick. I hurried and bent down and was like "are you going to get sick" and he shook his head and said "i think so" I felt soo bad...I started to run him back to the bathrooms, we got by the pet department and i could just tell by looking at him there was no way we were going to make it.....I looked around and saw kitty litter boxes...of course I grab the expensive one that sifts...but beside the point...Xavier pukes in it. Andrew is like yelling at me "what are you going to do with that now" I was like "your son is sick and you care about what i am going to do with that, i am going to do what anyone else would do.....LEAVE IT.


Girls, I sat it on the floor and left it there. If the box was a cheapo one, I would of cleaned it out and bought it because my cats could use a new little box...but $20...I don't think so. (lol) I was just proud I had the reaction time and honestly avoided a MESSY situation.

SO now Xavier is here laying on a "bed" on the couch watching spiderman sipping on ginger ale. I just feel soo bad for this little man.


Question....was I wrong for leaving the puke? Now I feel kinda bad!

I'm sorry to hear Xavier isn't feeling well!! I hope he feels better soon.

Regarding the vomit...no, it shouldn't have been just left. If you notify the store they could've dealt with it appropriately. Body fluids are a bio-hazard, what was left behind was a public health risk.

I was never too happy when a drunk puked in the back of my car and I was forced to hose it out once the idiot was dropped off at the jail. Then I had the enjoyment of having to cover the car in disinfectant to remove any risk of me being sick or some other individual becoming ill when they were in the back of the car.

The litter box would've been disposed of properly and the store would've had to write it off as a loss, which is unfortunate. Should an event like that arise again, please notify someone in the store so they can clean up the mess and prevent a potential virus/infection from being spread. They won't be happy about it, but it is much better than the alternative. What if a child were to come upon it and end up putting their hand or another object in it and then make contact with their mouth? That could cause another child to become very ill.

Hopefully your little guy is feeling better with the ginger ale in his tummy and is able to rebound quickly. Just keep him hydrated and comfy.

[Lynn87]

I am sorry bout your little girl. But No, I wouldn't have just left it for someone to find later. I would have found a associate and told them what happened.

[.Nikki.]

There was no way I could of ran around searching for someone in that store with him...he was crying and sick....my concern was to get him out of the store before it happened again.


honestly...all in all...im over it and would of done it again by leaving it.....i felt guilty until i talked to all my friends and they said the litter box was the last thing i should of even been thinking about.....they made me feel soo much better....!

[mal91011]

Agreed, whats done is done. You had to look out for your poor little one. I probably would have high tailed it out of there too.

[Xtapolapocet]

Originally Posted by .Nikki.

There was no way I could of ran around searching for someone in that store with him...he was crying and sick....my concern was to get him out of the store before it happened again.


honestly...all in all...im over it and would of done it again by leaving it.....i felt guilty until i talked to all my friends and they said the litter box was the last thing i should of even been thinking about.....they made me feel soo much better....!

I am confused, you stated someone named Andrew was with you. That individual couldn't have notified someone or watched the child while you notified someone?

[.Nikki.]

Yes, my husband...I am not going to argue if I did the right thing...you can judge me if you want....he was trying to get the boy out as fast as I was....it was a crazy moment....! It is okay, it happened, the puke sat there, nothing I can do about it now but laugh....! Things happen...no sweating it.

[Sawyers_Mommy]

I more than likely would've left it too. Especially had I been by myself! I personally think its funny lol but do feel bad for the poor person who had to clean it haha