A wise Christian woman once taught me that a person will be "paid back" for judging others. And, this was a biblical lesson based on the verse Matthew 7:2 "For in the same way that you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Some may interpret that verse differently, but her take on it was that if I judge someone else, I will reap that judgment.
This has proven to be true at times in my life, and none more apparent than in parenting. See, my aunt had her babies when I was in high school, so I was old enough to be observant. And, in my 17 years of life at the time, I thought I knew better than she did about how to take care of kids (except when I accidentally put my cousin's head in the moving fan).
For example, I remember thinking when I got in her car that I would NEVER let my car be as messy as hers. Fast forward to my three kids later, and someone recently told me they were afraid to ride in my car for fear that they would stick to the seat....payback #1.
Another example, I used to give her a very hard time for buying her kids Gymboree clothes that were all matchy-matchy. If you know me at all now, you will know that is payback #2.
Another thing I remember is thinking, "how can she let her kids watch Barney? Not that he is "bad," but he is just so annoying...my kids will NOT watch Barney." And now?
We went to Chuck E Cheese earlier this week. Lindley ran up to this ride, threw herself on Barney, and said, "Barney, I LOVE YOU!"
