November 26, 2006
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Shopping
I don’t know if I am getting stuck in my ways as I get older or if I was always a bit stubborn. Today my girls and I decided to skip out after worship in church and go to the outlet mall. We had planned to get milk so I imagined that we would get the milk right after church, take it home, then go shopping.
Oh, no. That was not what they had planned, and, of course, we didn’t discuss it. So here we are in the parking lot getting ready to leave, and I tell them what I need to remember to get from home since we are going to go there right after the grocery run.
“Why would we go there (the grocery store) before the mall?”
“But I left my phone in the charger because I forgot to put it in last night.”
“It’s ridiculous to go back home before going shopping, and I’ve got my phone anyway.”
“But I didn’t plan to go straight from church. I wanted to change and get more comfortable shoes.”
“Mom, why are you being so stubborn about this? It’s not that big a deal.”
“But it’s not the way I thought it was going to be.”
“Well, can’t you just change gears?”
“I’m trying! But I think my gears creak when they change these days.”We all laugh and have a great time tromping around the mall.
Comments (7)
Hey! I know that feeling! And not only do my gears creak, but my brain scrambles a little bit too. Have you noticed?
ryc: thanks for your kind words and your prayers!
No I think you have always been a bit stubborn. We (the kiddos) just normally had to do what you said cause you where driving. But then again I see that streak running down to the grandchildren and you know which one I am talking about!
LOL, yeah, Mom. Get with the program! Be spontaneous! But always wear comfy shoes!
There is nothing like our children to make us learn to be flexible. I am sure I have done this to my mom on several occasions and that my daughters will do the same to me (actually Rebecca already does). I sure had fun shopping with you guys on Saturday – just wish it could have been longer.
I know the feeling all too well! It isn’t all about age…
Lol.. keep an x-tra pair of shoes in the car, that way you can be ready to go! And oh, AMEN to creaking gears! Just the fact you all could laugh and enjoy yourself is more than others could even wish. Be blessed in the joy of your children and family and may the Lord’s richest blessings be upon you!
Phil