We were having a particularly bad Costco trip once, he normally likes it there, but I bet everyone in the store knew where we were in the store. He was screeching and kicking the cart. He is 12 and likes to ride in the cart where the toddlers normally sit. We were defeated. We just wanted out.

We turned a corner and a young Hispanic couple came up to us and told us how great we were doing as parents. It really helped us get our shopping done and out to the car in one piece.

One thing I can count on is his ability to attract angels on earth. We meet some of the most pure wonderful people just by being around him.