Well,Sonny boy hit me up with a surprise. On Sunday as we prepared ourselves for Sunday Service, and right before it was time to leave he said something that made me stop dead in my tracks. Sonny boy had just come downstairs and as he walked into the kitchen, I said that he needed to wash his mouth. Then I proceeded to ask him if he brushed his teeth, his hair, and lotion his face.
He looked at me just as innocent, and said: "Something nice would be great every once in a while. Like, you look nice."
I was stunned. I do give him compliments, but obviously not enough. I thought about his statement all through church service. I started back tracking trying to see if I am as bad as my interpretation burned on my brain.
Most times when he says something, it is as he says. So I couldn't doubt this time. So now every chance I get, I find myself complimenting him. So I go from one extreme to another. And not only am I thinking about how I relate to him but, how I relate to others, especially his dad. I can honestly say that I am pretty consistent with the orders and inconsistent with the compliments. But now that it is in my face, on my mind, I am working to change.
Oh from the mouth of babes.
