A Mother's Heart....

Sometimes you are so caught up in the day to day running of your home and your kids that you forget to take stock of what you have.  You are programmed to start the day with waking the boys, waking them for a second time and maybe a third.  Being the referee when one of them is soaking in the shower and the others need to shave.  One tends to sift through the negative emotions: worry, fear.  At times you feel like you are the only one looking out for the others who are singular planets revolving around their own axis..... and then something happens and you are pleasantly surprised.
It was freezing cold yesterday and I was looking forward to relaxing in a hot bath with a magazine as soon as I got home.  I collected Dylan from school and drove home in silence as he was engrossed in Mixit and having a conversation with Mom is 'kinda wierd..."
As I was thawing in the hot tub, the light went out.  "Typical" I thought. "Just like Eskom to cut the power when its so cold".  My thoughts were interrupted by Dylan knocking on the door.  "Mom, the washing machines' hose has shot off the fitting and its spraying water all over the kitchen!"
Great!  As quick as I could I finished my bath, dressed and got ready to salvage what I could in the kitchen and start with cleaning up operations.  Walking down the passage I was met with a small rivulet making its way down from the entrance hall - and then I saw him..... Dylan, with a PT short on, bare legged, with his long sleeve school shirt, Pullover and tie, mopping up the kitchen floor. "It's ok Mom, I've got it." 
And then I realise what precious children I have and what an honour it is for me to look after them, guide them and treasure them. 
I am blessed!