One thing my parents always encouraged their kids in as we were growing up, was to care for, respect and serve those older than us. I really enjoy older folks. Today at Costco as I was trying to feed my four boys, and wolf down a little lunch myself, an older lady at the table next to us began to chat with me. In the middle of our conversation, Isaac decided that he had to pee. We had literally just come from the bathroom. This dear woman offered to keep an eye on my three other kids while I ran Isaac back to the bathroom. What a blessing! They continued with their meal and I didn't have to lug all 4 back to the bathroom. When I returned she told me how she'd had 2 sets of twins, and ended up raising them on her own because her husband was an alcoholic. She totally related to the challenge of the potty run(s) on one's own. She told me about how she had just remarried last year after being single for over 40 years. Her new husband apparently had never experienced Easter celebrations as a child. She said they'd been decorating eggs together and were going to have an Easter egg hunt together tomorrow. I love it! Still kids despite their ages.
The gentleman in this picture works at our local children's museum. He and Conrad have become buds. Conrad will snuggle him and love on him, and it is one of the most precious things to watch as a mom. I get plenty of negative comments about my family, or just plain silly ones, but the ones I typically appreciate the most come from older folks, who, in their wisdom, understand how truly fleeting time is, and truly appreciate the blessings I have in my children. They help me remember to stop and enjoy my kids.
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