Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Kids Have Ears...and Feelings!
Yesterday the boys and I went shopping. I admit it's a sight to see me and 5 little boys tagging along, but still, nothing warrants being mean. While in Sears all my BOYS were behaving (they are actually amazing when we go out--up to a certain point and with the right bribe, I mean--incentive). Anyway, this employee at Sears says, "You have 4 boys!" I said, "Actually, I have 5." She couldn't count apparently. To which she replies, "You poor thing!" Well, for the record my kids aren't stupid. When we got out of Sears I turned to my boys and said, "Boys, I hope you never think when people say things like 'you poor thing' I feel that way. I don't feel that way at all. I feel super lucky and blessed to have the best 5 boys in the world." Tyler then said, "Yeah, when she said that I felt insulted." Kyle said, "I felt mocked!" I felt so bad I didn't say something to her! I promised my boys the next time someone says something stupid I'm going to set them straight. So, for the record, kids have ears and hear what people say. So say something nice!
6 comments:
That brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for standing up for your kids. They are so blessed to have you, just as you are blessed to have them.
p.s. I'm glad to hear you like the Nashville Tribute Band. They are amazing! But not as amazing as you :)
Satan sure has made the family an undesirable thing. Tell the boys I would miss each one of them if they weren't here on this earth, and that they are lucky to have so many brothers.
OMG sis... I about cried when I read this. They are so lucky to have you as a mother. Your example of forgiveness and patience is such a great teaching for the boys... I on the other hand would probably have had to turn in my recommend... I picture myself turning my car around just to speak some words of wisdom to that lady:)o
Don't ever make my nephews feel like that again lady!... This is why i can't have kids... I'd be in jail.... again...lol.. Love and miss you tons.
It's so true...we need to say nice things. But it's also true that sometimes we moms of little ones do feel like a "poor thing". lol!!!
I'm sure she felt stupid after she thought about it. You certainly handled the situation well. The boys know they are loved and appreciated--by a lot of people! She would love them too if she knew them! Her loss.
Poor lady, she doesn't know how lucky you are to have such wonderful kids. And she doesn't know how lucky your kids are to have you as a mom.
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