Thursday, November 5, 2009

Lesson from the Bits

I was on my way to the instacare (Snake has Strep throat) when I got stuck behind a man riding a bike. Now, I don't mind sharing the road with bikers, but this guy was literally in the middle of the road. The road was wide enough for a bike lane (and to my understanding bikers should ride in the understood bike lane if possible). If I am wrong don't bother telling me. It isn't like I care. I only tell you this to set the stage for what happened.

Me: Oh, come on! Move over guy! (there were cars coming the other way so I couldn't just go around him)

Bits: (as we passed him FINALLY) MOM! Hims can't ride fast. He is an old man.

Me: (smiling) Oh, really?

Bits: Ya, we have to be nice, mom!

There you have it. Straight from the mouth of a 4 year old. Guess I needed my kindness lesson for today.

14 comment(s) to make me smile:

Kristina P. said...

Yeah, I would still be annoyed. :)

Darcy said...

She has good parents!

Nutty Hamster Chick said...

I am pretty sure that all the things I say and think while I am driving will keep me out of heaven. Just sayin.

Barbaloot said...

Maybe you needed kindness...but he needed manners:)

Bret Bushman Family said...

You gotta love kids...I get so worked up about people when i am driving, I am sure I have made some people mad but at least I don't know if I have or not. heeheehee.

Heidi Ashworth said...

Ah, sweet!

Jenifer said...

That is the best! Gotta love the Bits!

Wendyburd1 said...

That is so cute! Hims!! LOL!

Jeanne and Matt Stricklin said...

We all need a little lesson on kindness! What a good teacher... next time roll down bits window and let her teach the nice old man about using manner while riding bikes. JUST A THOUGHT!
love you sis!

wendy said...

Maybe old people shouldn't be on the road on a bike.
Just maybe..........

and yes, good to be reminded to be nice

I liked your "Halloween Prep" pretty dang funny

kanishk said...

I am driving will keep me out of heaven.

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Sarah Tilley said...

aw, what a nice kid. and you're pretty nice, too, if that's all you said. ;)

Kristina P. said...

Hey, you doing OK, Julie?

Debbie / Cranberry Fries said...

I love the way 4 year olds talk. "Hims can't ride fast." So cute! Hows life going?