Blockbuster loves me.Why wouldn’t they?
In all the crazy ups and downs of Wall Street, I believe my late fees alone have singlehandedly kept their stocks soaring.
I try to be on time. Really. I do. I’m great at the big things. They get done well and on time. It’s the “little” things that sometimes fall through the cracks.
But last week, I was so proud of myself.
The movies weren’t due until Sunday, but I actually put them in my van on Friday. That would give me two whole days to drop them off when I was out running errands.
I swung by on Sunday – all smug and self-satisfied that this media giant wouldn’t get any more of my hard-earned cash.
Unfortunately, Blockbuster expects the movie to be returned and not just the case.
Hard-nosed capitalists.
Who wouldn’t be anxious to get Jaws 3 back, after all? (My teenage daughter is on a shark kick.) You’d think they’d see the favor I was doing the collective IQ of mankind by keeping that one off the shelf. Three dollars and ninety-five cents tells me the Blockbuster honchos did not share my viewpoint.
A price is paid for overlooking the “little” things in parenting, too. Small things that you can’t plan. Not the trips to the park or Disney World, although those are great. But like the times when you drop off your son’s forgotten lunch and he wants you to stay and eat with him and his buddies.
Or when your teenager daughter is gushing about something while you’re trying to complete a task. And, instead, of just nodding and saying “Uh-huh,” you stop what you’re doing and really give her your full attention.
Saying a prayer for them out loud on the way to school.
Looking beyond their sometimes harsh words to see their heart.
Those seemingly small things that can easily fall through the cracks are often “Blockbuster moments” to our kids. Those are things they’ll remember. And if we're not careful, we -- and they -- can lose something very valuable.
An added bonus? They don't cost a dime.
I agree that the little things are so important! I love the idea of saying a prayer for them out loud on the way to school! I am going to start doing that!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...you poor thing. I've done that before as well though...only at the library (not at blockbuster lol). The woman apparently thought I was trying to pull a fast one on them!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right though--it's the little things. The ones that (at the time) don't seem like so much but (in the end) are the ones that mean the most!!
I agree that it's the little things that make the difference. And I've done it as well.
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a wonderful day!
Betty xx
I love this post! Blockbuster moments. I'll remember that one.
ReplyDeleteWe have done that so many times!
ReplyDeleteMy parents were always good about that sort of stuff--Mom would pray for us on the way to school, Dad would bring our lunches if he noticed we'd forgotten, etc. Those little moments go a long way, sometimes.
Thats so true. I pray that I remember those blockbuster moments when Monkey Man (and the others) gets older
ReplyDeleteI'm like that with the library. I take a ajillion books and return them late. How do I allow myself to get charged for something free? Ugh
ReplyDeleteYep, the library gets me every time. I've started avoiding the place altogether!
ReplyDeleteWe are all about the little things right now, because my kids are, well, little. I'll try to remember to keep that perspective as they grow and aren't captivated by side walk chalk or building blocks anymore.