I have probably mentioned oh at least a thousand times that the best thing to come out of my divorce was an amazing relationship with my kids. I am not talking about the kind where the divorced parent makes a friend out of their kid and tries to regain a lost youth. Instead as I have spent the last 4 years learning about myself I have developed a great balanced relationship with them.
I do have a few rules . . .
1. If it is immoral, illegal or just really plain stupid - don't do it.
2. You can ask me about anything
Now the kids will tell you I have about a million more but those two cover most situations.
Last night I took Patrick to Freshman Bible Study. They were running a bit late and I had a great parking spot where I could see into the house. There he was tall, having a good time and oh so self confident. That is a rare and special treat to see your child when they do not know you are watching.
He gets in the car and says "Mom, can I ask you a question":
Sure son - and he blurts out - "Mom, why do girls ask you 'Do you think I look *blank*' and then get mad when you agree with them." Yes the word blank was what he said and not editing on my part.
I thought for a second and explained to him it was because females are insecure, By asking that we are wanting you to notice us and find something unique and appropriate to say. That we make up for our lack of self esteem by begging for compliments. I am not really sure that he completely understood what I was saying. I worried that I was breaking a rule of sisterhood to tell my son about the way the female mind works.
But then he said something so funny. I cannot remember the exact wording but it was along the lines that human's ability to miscommunicate keeps us from reproducing uncontrollably. Yup if guys did not stick their feet in their mouths then overpopulation would be a larger problem.
I think the sisterhood is safe LOL
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