I can still hear the words my parents used to say out of sheer frustration with my siblings and me. “When you have kids, I hope they turn out to be just like you.”
My children often do what they know they shouldn’t, and they often don’t do what they know they should. And they behave this way repeatedly, even though they know there will be consequences.
Children are called a gift from God. But I am convinced they are also a lesson from God. “You are just like your kids.”
Today I wore the tie my son chose.
He and I were shopping for clothes one day. Rather, I was shopping for clothes. He was tired and decided to lay down on the sales floor carpet in front of a display of dress shirts.
I found a couple shirts I liked and a tie to match one. Any day you find a nice dress shirt in your size and in a color you like for $4.99 is a good day. Even better when you discover a nice tie to match for a similar price.
My son was still lying on the floor. An occasional shopper would stroll through and raise and eyebrow upon finding him. I kept close watch, so I knew he was safe.
I found a third shirt and another tie. By now my son had regained some strength. He asked if I was done yet. Almost. I suggested he help me find another tie. The sooner I have a matching tie, the sooner we can find mom and sister. That’s all it took.
I found a couple ties, but neither seemed quite right.
The tie my son chose
He took a tie off one of the tables. “You should buy this one, because it looks cool.”
Hmm. Not really a pattern I would have chosen, but it was a perfect match for the shirt.
“Looks good to me. Let’s buy it.”
He gained a definite spring in his step.
Today I wore the tie my son chose. It matches the shirt perfectly. I showed him when I returned home from work.
He did not remember choosing the tie.
