I didn’t even notice her approach, but the moment she spoke, I knew her words were meant for me. It was around 5:30 p.m. on a Thursday when I marched into Target with my three little rascals in tow. It had been a long day, but we were out of bananas, and I couldn’t face another morning without them.
Then I heard it, her voice cutting through the chaos. “You’re so lucky.”
A warmth spread through me. She was right. In that instant, I felt a surge of gratitude—finally, someone understood the joy and chaos that comes with raising young kids in public.
It’s a far cry from the usual comments I get, like “Wow, you have your hands full!” or the ever-awkward “Do you know what causes that?”—typically muttered by an old man followed by a snicker that makes me want to roll my eyes. Usually, I’m left feeling defensive, as if I need to shrug and say, “I have no idea how this happened!” with a forced smile.
But not this time. This woman got it. “You’re so lucky.”
She didn’t linger, just kept walking, leaving those words hanging in the air. Our eyes met for a brief moment, and I found myself saying, “Thank you.”
Those two simple words erupted from the depths of my exhausted, unkempt soul. “Thank you” wasn’t a polite response filled with discomfort. It wasn’t a sarcastic “Thanks, but please stop talking.” It was pure and heartfelt: “Thank you. I’m proud.”
“Thank you. You’re right.”
“Thank you. I really am lucky.”
She wasn’t feeling sorry for me; she might have been wishing she could be me, surrounded by three little boys who need their mom every second of the day.
“You’re so lucky.” Those words echoed in my mind long after she disappeared into the aisles.
Thank you, stranger in Target. You reminded me that I should cherish every moment with my boys, despite the chaos. Yes, there’s a lot going on, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
So, to you, unknown woman with the perfect words: thank you. You said exactly what I needed to hear.
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Summary
This piece reflects on a heartfelt interaction between a mother of three young boys and a stranger, who reminds her of the joy and luck that comes with motherhood. It contrasts the usual comments with a much-needed affirmation, showing how a simple statement can uplift a weary mom.