"The blue house, across the street from the dentist."
"Yes. The blue house."
"Your children have provided much entertainment as I have spent time in the dentist chair."
"I'm sure they have." (Not yet knowing if this is positive entertainment, or negative.)
"Yes. Your children are so nice to each other, and helpful. They obviously care for each other very much." (Whew. Must have been a "good day".)
She continued ... "I even mentioned to the dentist that I wondered if you would rent out your children, as I would like some nice little children at my house." She was of the age that she probably doesn't have children still at home.
Too funny!
When I told the older, at home, kids tonight (ages 12, 15, 18), they didn't know quite how to take it. Was this supposed to be a compliment? We provide entertainment?
I think it was a compliment! On second thoughts, it is a sad commentary at how we are raising our children that we would find kind, well behaved children entertaining! Keep up the entertainment :). I thank God that you are raising wonderful, decent children who will positively impact our tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteSounds like she might be a lonely little old woman, and could have used some good Godly company, and yet didn't know how to tell you that she whas that lonely.
ReplyDeleteKeep teaching your children kindness, so they in turn may teach others about God, etc.
What a sweet story. Now when the kids are outside, you can feel a little better that they are being supervised!!LOL
ReplyDeleteBTW- loved the yarn braids. You are awesome for helping and inspiring others to give it a go. We are all so blessed to have you as a friend...
Jennine
aww that's so sweet! but it doesn't surprise me in the least :) precious kids!
ReplyDeletehaha and i can totally see hosanna, ben and josh... "uh..hmm...."