She came home from school and told me I embarrassed her at pickup by waving at her friends. I said 'Well at least I'm not as bad as your mom, she embarrasses us all the time.' My wife was not amused. Worth it.
The juice box logistics get easier but the embarrassment factor is something else entirely. That's a solid dad move though, can't let them think you're trying too hard to be cool.
Haha that's the move right there. My kids are at that age too where a simple wave is apparently social suicide, but they'll understand someday that we're just happy to see them. The mom joke callback is gold.
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Man, I'm not there yet but this is exactly what I'm worried about when my son gets older. At least you're showing up and being present, that's what really matters even if she won't admit it now.