Moment of Joy

My moment of joy arrived early this morning.  Today started around 5:30 AM-- much too early for a Saturday.  However, since I try to be a good mother, I conceded to taxi David to the school so he could catch the 6 AM bus for his wrestling tournament.  Just before he shut the car door, I said, "David, I love you."  David smiled and acted a little embarrassed, but I could tell he was touched.  Even a big tough wrestler like David appreciates his mother's expression of love.

Since I was already up and dressed, I headed straight for the gym.  I had to squeeze a workout in between dropping David off and getting Max out the door.  My workout was grueling, but it was sure nice to have it done for the day.  

Today was a big day for Max-- he was headed to DC to participate in sacred temple ordinances.  As I raced home from the gym, I thought, "I hope Max is up and showered."  Just as I walked into the kitchen, Max strolled around the corner, showered, dressed and looking like a million bucks.  I almost cried.  He looked so old and handsome.  What happened to my little boy that was always running around the house planning his next battle strategy.  Oh my-- he is growing up!

I still needed to make sure Bram was up.  He had a basketball game at 10 AM and needed to have his chores done before leaving.  To my surprise, Bram was up and cleaning his room.  He scheduled a play date right after his basketball game and knew that chores had to be done.  Bram was a highly motivated little boy-- never does he get up before 8 AM to clean his room!

My day was just beginning, and I experienced some of the sweetest joy a mother could experience.