Whilst checking out at a store today and the boys are grabbing at any and all candy and gum (“y’all don’t even chew gum!”) and I’m swatting hands away, I notice a mature lady watching with a smile.   Braddock, Doug Jr., also notices her.  He smiles back and asks “Are you having a nice day today?” which makes her light up.  She answers and says “you are so handsome” (I think because he’s smiling and friendly to a perfect stranger, and he is handsome 😉) and he says thank you. Their convo continues.  She compliments his manners.   They say bye as she leaves.  This made my frustrations from mere minutes ago seem stupid.  This lady also reminded me how fast they grow up.  A lot can be learned in a few minutes at a check out line.