Nothing wrong with throwing the odd paddy. We are wired to do that in times of extreme stress or heightened emotions. Having a meltdown can be embarrassing, but as long as no one gets injured, what's the harm.
You've got to wonder, sometimes, why it gets to the point of tears and snot and 'I want to go home.' before anyone takes you seriously. Pay attention to reasonable requests? No. We will wait until the wailing starts then go 'Holy shit, get her out of here!' Glad you are home, regardless of what it took to get there,:)