Today I took the kids to the park for the first time since the beautiful weather began. It was bliss to be outside and enjoying the sun. Normally we just hang out in the backyard. The park isn't too big, but the great thing is that it is set far back in from the road, so no having to worry about any of the kiddies running away.

The park is surrounded by backyards. A lady was in her yard with some dogs. One of the dck's went to the fence to check them out. Which I don't mind as long as they don't touch the fence. Anyway, the lady was nice enough and chatty. She decided to bring the puppy out... but never put a leash on it. My own child loves dogs from a distance, but not up close. The dog get jumping on her and knocked over one of the dck. To top it off, I look down and she has a cigarette in her hand. I immediately packed up the kids and headed home. Not a biggie, since it was nearing lunch anyways.

I felt like I should have said something. Any suggestions on what to say in the future. You know a polite way of saying "get your dog on a leash" and "put that smoke out, there are kids around!" Sometimes people have no sense, even when they seem like nice people.