“He Smells Like
Mr. Petzold!”
The other day, I had a number of Kindergarten and 1st
Grade students in the hallway at the same time.
One of them gave me a hug. That
hug started a chain reaction of many kids hugging me all at once. As I talked to the kids a little bit, one
girl made a hilarious statement to her friend as they walked away: “He smells like Mr. Petzold.” I thought that was such a funny thing to say
– especially since I AM MR. PETZOLD. I
mean, I really shouldn’t smell like anyone but myself. You may be reading this and getting a little
concerned reading about smelling people.
However, have you noticed how each person in your family has a little
different smell to them. It is their own.
I used to hold by kids, when they were babies, in front of
me facing out. One reason was so they
could see the world and everyone in it.
The other reason was so I could smell their head frequently. And all 3 of my kids smelled different from
the other. Have you noticed that in your
kids. Try it if you haven’t.
Noticing differences in a child’s smell is one thing, but
noticing their unique abilities, talents, skills, dispositions, and aptitudes
is another thing. Notice those things
too. God has made each person different,
and it is our job to notice those differences as parents. When we notice those differences, we can help
our kids grow up aware of who they are, who they aren’t, and who God made them
to be in His world. So tonight, take a
sniff, and then watch carefully to notice their uniqueness in all things. “I
praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; you works are
wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14
Family Discussion Points!
Here’s a goofy one:
Give each person in your family the “sniff test” tonight. Take notice!
Talk about unique physical traits of each person. Unique personal traits (organized, sloppy,
serious, happy-go-lucky, calm, active, etc.)
Make a point to talk about God’s unique design for each
person. He has made us. We are HIS!!
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