Top 5

Lately God has been teaching me the value of seeing situations from another person's perspective. Just last week at Bible study we were talking about how the Lord will give you ample opportunities to apply what He's been teaching you in scripture. And I had one such opportunity last Friday when I took the boys to the mall.

I know I have talked before about all the comments/questions we get when we are out in public. This trip to the mall was no exception. I am not sure quite why I still get surprised by all the attention, but I do. So as I am walking through the mall wondering why people make soooo many comments, I decided I should look at the situation from their perspective.

What would I think if I saw a woman, pulling a wagon with 3 preschoolers who appeared to be around the same age and pushing a stroller with a baby, walking around the mall? What would I think? Would I be able to see her walking by without saying something? If not to directly to her, then about her to someone near by? Not something you see everyday.

When I see our situation from the outside...CRAZY!!! I don't think I would be able to keep my mouth shut about it. Sure does make me more understanding and patient with all the questions and comments I get.

So, what do people say to us? I thought it would be fun to write down the top 5 comments/questions that we get when out in public.

5. All boys?!
4. I don't know how you do it.
3. Are they all yours?
2. Are they triplets?
1. You have your hands full!!!

This is not to mention all the sighs, gasps and giggles that speak volumes about what others are thinking.

It's a crazy life!