I often take Jayce with me to the store, especially when I go at night. It gives us a chance to talk, be silly together. And, he likes it because I usually buy him a
As we walked down the aisles tonight, there were lots of families shopping. Some with both parents and some with only one. And, they were all on cell phones or blue tooths. Talking to someone on the phone while shopping with their kids!
I just felt sorry for not only the kids (being ignored) but the adults as well. Don't they know that kids can open up at the weirdest times? That kids as old as 10 have deep and emotional thoughts that would surprise even the most seasoned parent? That kids, even teen age kids, need to be silly with their parents?
Shopping at night, you always see weirdos. Jayce and I gigled at all the weirdos we saw and had a good time.
Jayce told me about missing his best friend, that's leaving tomorrow for camp. About the t-shirt/exotic car/movie script writing business he's going to have when he's grown up. And how rich he's going to be. I asked him if he'd have a house built on his property for me and his dad and he said maybe. What a kid.
Seriously, I enjoy the times I have one on one with each of my kids. I'm sure there will come a day when they would rather not be with me but until then, I'm turning my cell phone off.
My son is now 12 and growing up fast, but I have always taken the time to "hang out" with him and be a bit silly, and so far he still loves it. I dread the day he stops enjoying this time with me, but I'm sure it will come. Until then, I make the most of it.
ReplyDeleteWhat If another Mom and Son are walking around Wal-mart and think you two are the weirdo's for being silly!! Just kidding. Braden and I do that too. I love to spend time with just him and I. He is growing up but I just find we have more stuff in common. There is toddler silly and there is big kid silly. I am very good at both!
ReplyDeleteWhat If another Mom and Son are walking around Wal-mart and think you two are the weirdo's for being silly!! Just kidding. Braden and I do that too. I love to spend time with just him and I. He is growing up but I just find we have more stuff in common. There is toddler silly and there is big kid silly. I am very good at both!
ReplyDeleteI read this lovely post this morning. I took Lyssa to Costco with me, and we had a blast, as we always do. Laughing at funny hats, at guys who have eleven inches of underwear showing above their waistband, enjoying cute babies and just goofing off in general.
ReplyDeleteOn the way home, I told her about this post. And she said, "I am so glad I was raised by someone who teaches me to appreciate things like this."
So thanks for the timely post.
:)
My Baby Boy (uhmm . . . at 6 feet tall) and I have all of our most important conversations while unloading the dishwasher.
ReplyDeleteIt's so important to enjoy and relish every single moment, because they go by so quickly.
So quickly, in fact, that I'm starting to panic. *SIGH*
I dropped by this morning via Ami.mental. Great blog!
That is sad about the parents talking on the cellphones. You'd think they take the opportunity to have quality time (although it is in Walmart)
ReplyDeleteI came over from Ami's. I have thought the same thing when shopping. No one seems to be "with" the people they are with. I hate to see people talking on the phone. What's so important that it can't wait until later? They don't sound to be giving CPR instructions over the phone.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on this. Great post! I love shopping with my girls and they love shopping with me.
I just survived Walmart. It was like a freak show but I feel more comfortable in my skin.
Hugs!!
P.S. If I can find my senior picture, I'll post a picture of it tomorrow just for you....and the whole world!! LOL!!