So, this morning … after stopping off for a fresh cup of coffee … I ran a few errands and ended up at the local fruit stand purchasing what may be the season’s last round of Strawberries. I took all four little (and not so little) munchkins into the shop and as we were leaving I was just shaking my head. Somehow we managed to spill a few strawberries and cause the untimely “rolling” death of a very large watermelon. I guess I should mention that we had already purchased ‘said’ watermelon. It was amazing how quickly a LONG line formed in what had been a relatively empty shop just moments before.

As we’re buckling to leave, I said … mainly to myself …

Self … “I must have done something just really terrible.”

Sam … “Mom!  That is a VERY Lucy VanPelt way of looking at things.  You know that’s not the way it works.”

Self to Sam … “Do I?  (Smile) Yes, you’re right.  Sorry to be too much like Lucy.  It was just a rather difficult trip through the fruit stand.”

Sam … “That’s okay, Mom. Man is born to trouble, as surely as the sparks will fly.”

Self … “What?”

Sam … “Man is born to trouble, as surely as the sparks will fly.  You know … Job 5:7 … but I’m sure the rest of the day will be better.”

I had to laugh, and so yes the rest of the ride was much better.