The rewards ten-fold...

I thought about starting a new little tradition in our home. I have been constantly amazed as the children draw they usually draw something for me or can't wait to show their masterpiece to especially me. These are part of the blessings of being the mom and I love it! So, yesterday morning when just Genevieve and I were up, Paul was off at an early morning meeting, and the rest of the crew were still sleeping I got this idea. I call it "Special Delivery Sunday." I sat down and drew a picture with a little letter tailored specifically to each child. Daddy got one too.

Christian was the first to rise and sat down and immediately joined in my efforts. Cannon came next and some more special deliveries came to fruition. The boys boucingly went out to the mailbox to deposit the heartfelt creations. Everyone was excited when they saw they received mail. It was a lovely way to start off Sunday morning expressing love and thinking of each other.

But I had no idea how this would impress upon the mind and heart of a six-year old, my little Christian.

This morning after Paul came back from his workout, showered, and had breakfast he decided to sneak a little cuddletime with Mom. It was about 7:30am and we could hear the cereal rustlings of someone taking care of the breakfast business. This little person ate and cleaned up his breakfast (no milk left on the table) and disappeared. As I arose and searched the kids rooms I thought they were all still in bed. Perplexed, I realized I hadn't actually seen Christian's face, just a lump of blanket. One my way back up we heard someone in the jacuzzi room and found the stealthy riser in the corner. "Please don't come in here I am making something secret for you Mom," was his reply. I came to find that he had realized that I had made special deliveries for everyone but that I hadn't received one. He was making sure I got a special delivery.

Ahhh! The rewards are always coming back ten, even a hundred fold with these little ones! I sure feel blessed!