We learn something new everyday ... right?
Over the weekend, I learned three new things. Actually, these are things I already knew, but hey were just confirmed in big ways.
Lesson #1: I have reached the point in my life where I honestly don't care how I look sometimes in a public place (emphasis on sometimes).
Take Saturday, for example. I got an overdue massage, grabbed a hummus wrap as I left the health center, and ate it on my way to Target. Arriving at Target, I realized I wore no makeup, was a greasy mess (from the various massage oils), and had carrots and some green veggies wedged between my front teeth. I did the best I could with my fingernails, but they don't work like dental floss or a toothbrush.
"Oh, well," I said out loud to no one and headed in the store, where I did, indeed, see people I know.
Oh, well, indeed.
Lesson #2: Teens can be both smart and stupid.
Case in point: I addressed a Facebook issue with Rhett regarding some photos featuring him and his buddies (all friends since elementary school) surrounded by various types of alcohol. I launched into one of my speeches about how I know teens are going to drink, but to please not abuse alcohol and please don't get in the car with anyone who has been drinking. Then I lectured him about potential employers seeing such photos.
"Oh, sorry, that some stuffy shirt CEO might see me. Who cares? I don't want some stifling executive job anyway."
Yes, that's a 3.9 GPA student speaking.
Lesson #3: God is embarrassed by children who talk during church services. I repeat: God is embarrassed by children who talk during church services.
So said the lady coming out of mass ahead of me yesterday. She was babbling on and on to a much older woman about how "God must be so embarrassed when children talk during church. You know he is!"
Let's face it: Children get bored at church. I see many parents feeding their kids goldfish or allowing them to color in coloring books to stay quiet.
I even leaned over to my son a few times during mass and mentioned some completely random things, but I also sincerely prayed, sang, and took Communion with a humble and grateful heart. Did I embarrass God?
My guess is that He understood those children ... and me, too.
The things we learn ...
Monday, May 04, 2009
Three Things I Learned Over the Weekend ...
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3 comments:
A. I try my best to look good when I leave my place. However, a basic truism of life is that "some days are a total waste of makeup" according the sign on my bathroom wall.
B. As long as they don't get in trouble I didn't worry too much. Sounds like Rhett has his priorities in order.
C. My kids were really good in church for some reason. One thing I always did when they wre small is sit in the front row where they could see what was happening. I never had a problem with them once I realized that if they could see, it was more interesting. Then again, there were kids who didn't behave no matter where they sat which is a rant I'll leave for another place and time. LOL
I like your post, Amy.
Sometimes we just have to shake our heads and say, "oh well" to nobody in particular. Whether at Target, on the telephone, or coming out of church.
I think children talking to God is probably the least of his worries. Or maybe I should say HERES. I think he loves the kids no matter what! Yes FB has prevented some jobs being gotten and gotten a few fired. I don't mind the young ones partying because you expect that from a college kid but things like a lady from my graduating class posing in a red nightie bending over for her profile shot makes you think some people are just nuts! She would be 43 acting like that.
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