"Let's see what mom thinks." That is something I surprisingly hear often from Jacob. It makes me happy to know that he values my opinion. In fact getting mom's approval seems to rank pretty high. Just the other night he got his hair cut. When he was finished the stylist came over to me and said, "He wants to see what mom thinks." He waited for my response. He happened to get the front cut and not the back, so he could grow another mullet. I was hoping for the full trim, so told him it looked nice and I thought we were cutting the back. you could see the disappointment so I couldn't say I didn't like it, but he could tell I didn't love it. He seemed a little sad. When he does get a haircut I like, or buy a shirt I like and I tell him he looks good, he just beams. He asks my opinion on everything from new shoes, clothes, watch, hat,hair style, truck rims, tires, trucks, and cars. If I really don't like something I will let him know and sure enough, he doesn't choose that which I didn't care for. I try not to voice my opinion in a negative way unless it is a BIG" no way". I want him to have his own opinion and have his own taste in things and not need others approval. I tell him that and compliment his choice in things that he picked often. He really is one who seeks others approval. That can be a negative thing in some situations. I do have to say though, it does warm my heart that he cares what mama thinks.
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