When investment pays off

By Wanda

This morning I drug myself out of bed at 6:00 - trying to be a "good" mom and get up before my kids.  Actually - I am trying to be a WISE mom and get up before my kids, even during summer vacation.
I don't do very well at this - I truly love to sleep - could be my sleep apnea kicking in, however, I try.

My trying amounted to moving from my bed, to the sofa downstairs - and I fell asleep.

I was awakened about 7:45 by my 10 year old daughter - who touched my shoulder and said, "Here, Mommy."  She presented me with this platter that she had prepared on her own, with no instruction or supervision - at least this morning.  She has been making eggs for a few years, under my supervision - I have taught her how to make coffee - and how I like my coffee..... and her eggs were awesome. 

She apologized that she didn't make toast - I was plum out of bread.... Eggs, fresh coffee, just the way I like it - without being asked - it can't get any better than that, now can it?

I could tell, this was going to be a good day.

No, I can tell, this is going to be a good summer.

They are catching on - there is a lot to learn - 11, 10, 8 and almost 6 years.... and summer is a wonderful time to work on some stuff.  We will have our issues - sibling rivalry - disobedience - a messy house.... but I am seeing the teaching paying off.  And that is encouraging for the next several years ahead.