Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Gifts

Yesterday morning, when my son was home sick (well, not totally sick anymore, but we were following the 24-hour-without-fever rule), we hung out on the couch all morning while he drew and I read. We chatted and laughed and then later danced together to Lyle Lovett.

Yesterday evening, my daughter put her hands on my face, stroked my hair, and said, "You're beautiful."

Thank God I have these moments to throw perspective on the so-called challenges of life.

5 comments:

This Ro(a)mantic Life said...

Darlings both. You're going to be so glad someday when you can come back to this blog to remember these little gifts :)

Ink said...

I'm teary! Wonderful post.

TKW said...

I love dancing with my kids to Lyle! What a sweet post!

The Steel Magnolia said...

Man, you really need moments like those, don't you?! Good stuff.

Anonymous said...

Soemtimes a quiet sit on the sofa is all you need. Sounds like a nice day.