It Smells Like Cheetos

My son’s feet smell like Cheetos.  I used to love eating Cheetos… I no longer desire them.  After school Ben’s feet have a strong scent of Cheetos!  Last year wasn’t like that, as a matter of fact this is the first time his feet smell.  And apparently, this is the beginning of the end because it’s only going to smell worse!  Apparently, the peak of boy smelliest occurs at ages 12-18, then at 18 you sort of get used to it. 

After school, every day I have to tell Ben to go upstairs and wash his feet.  Sometimes I do it for him, but He’s got to do it on his own.  Makes me amazed how Jesus washed His disciples’ feet.  All twelve disciples’ feet, 24 feet in total, 24 feet smelling like Cheetos.  Then it makes me think maybe Jesus had to wash their feet, not for a theological lesson or an act of servitude, but probably because of the strong smell of Cheetos engulfing the upper room. 

Now my disclaimer:  Cheetos are a lovely smell, when they are directed towards Cheetos… but if something else smells like Cheetos that are not Cheetos… that’s not pleasant.  So, I got nothing against Cheetos… I just have a problem when his toes smell like Cheetos.

I am kidding about my commentary about Jesus’ feet smelling like Cheetos… I understand that Jesus did this as an act of kindness and a life lesson to teach His disciples.

OK… back to what I was saying about feet smell and coming of age. 

I must understand that even though my son’s feet smell unpleasant and that it will get only worse, I should not despair and feel nauseated.  It only means he is growing up and maturing, and that is a good thing!  SO, bring on the Chee-Toes!  Wonder it next year Ben’s feet will be a different scent... like Fritos, or Cheesecake, or whatever food I once enjoyed that I will now have to give up due to Ben’s feet smelling like the food I enjoy.  Who knows. All I know is that this is a sign that he is growing.  That amazed me because I still see him as this little boy!  But according to his foot smell… he’s no longer a little boy… he’s just A BOY… I must drop the word “little” in describing him now.  He is growing up, he is changing.  So, I must give thanks to God, to bring this boy out of the little stage and into a new era of becoming.  God has led Ben back then, and God will continue to lead Ben now and the days that follow. 

However, I do pray to God and ask, Does Ben’s feet really need to smell like Cheetos?  Also, anyone reading this… Do you want any extra Cheetos… I have regular ones and puff ones.  I know I’m not going to eat them for a while.  

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