Be careful little...

It's been awhile since I posted anything. It's not for lack of material, but rather time to process through some things that have been going on here. I promise, there will be some belated Christmas thoughts, but for now...

Isaac has definitely turned into the little mimic. If someone else is doing something, he wants to do it too. He comes up with his own original sin on his own, but he's more than willing to follow others down the evil path. My 5/6 kids (10-12 year olds) noticed this last night when he went and did what one of the big kids was doing (a child of all of three years old). They were amazed that he could copy someone else, and were shocked that what the three year old was scolded for, Isaac had to do too. He thinks he's "big stuff" (he marches around the house chanting it over and over). I wasn't surprised one bit. I know what he does at home.

Chris got a new watch from me and a new wallet from Isaac for Christmas. After switching over all of his essential man-wallet paraphernalia, he let Isaac have his old wallet. Isaac marches around the house carrying it as a prized possession. He grabs Chris' old watch out of the basket and puts it on. He's spent the last two days marching around the house wearing one of my shoes. And, every chance he gets, he gets into our closet and pulls out one of his daddy's ballcaps and wears it in all manners, grinning as he goes. He wants to be big.

So, the point my friends, is be careful what you do. Others are watching your spending habits, dress, and behavior. They are mimicing it too. What you do does have consequences for others. You are the little rock in the big pond, making far-reaching ripples.

Be careful little feet where you go...