Someday, Your Kids Will Think . . .
No matter how successful and accomplished you are, or how many degrees you earn, or how widely respected in the community you are, at some point in your 
life your kids will think you're a goober. I remember growing up watching my mom as technology began to make very rapid advances, and she was totally unaware of them. So, whenever conversation turned to the latest technological advances her contributions to conversation were often classic.
But, it doesn't have to be technology that gets us parents that broad smile from our children. It can be something very simple. This week I was grocery shopping. I love cookies, and my favorite cookies were on sale. Each pack was $1.00. Wow! One dollar seemed like a steal for the extra yummy
cookies. So, I loaded up a few packages of cookies, and then I noticed a little sale sign that said 5/$5. Wow! Another great deal! I can buy one for $1 or I can buy 5 for $5.
In my totally unconsious state, I loaded five into my cart and headed to the checkout. About two isles over I had an "ah ha" experience. Wait! One for $1 is the same as 5 for $5. Ding! A goober moment. I could have taken them back and only purchased what I really wanted, but I really wanted all of them. So, I checked out and headed home.
Of course my lovely wife couldn't wait to tell my sons about the great deal I got on cookies. And, in that brief moment, I was no longer the brilliant accomplished business owner. I was the "goober" dad they have come to love. It was OK. Actually, I laughed first and thought the same thing about me.
If this has happened to you don't fret. It's a stage of life I call "Mental Pause." All of us go through it at some point. It's not terminal, it will pass and you'll be back to normal. At least until the next moment when you have a bout of "Mental Pause."
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