I'm tired. I had a fantastic weekend, full of family, friends, hiking, great food and just good old-fashioned fun. Sleep wasn't a large part of the mix. And then out of nowhere Monday morning arrives and I have to heave myself out of bed and off to work. As soon as work is over it's errands with the kids because Denver needed some study time. For me, this is absolute torture. I hate grocery shopping and when you add the kids into the mix-let's just say I'd rather have my toenails ripped out while soaking in a tub of salt water. Still, there was no avoiding it so off I went. Chase was a life-saver and stayed in the car with Mia but I really didn't think it would work to leave Corbin also and so it was just me and the little monster. Only, he wasn't a monster. He sat happily in the cart and chattered away. He waved at the lights and laughed at nothing in particular. It was cute to watch, but I wasn't really paying attention. Too much to do, too much on my mind. And then I was reminded about the beauty of this life and the people in it. A nice older gentleman approached us as I was getting some honey. He grinned at Corbin and asked if we ever had ice cream. I mumbled something about once in a while. Then, this sweet gentleman, never taking his eyes off of Corbin, hands me some money and tells me to go get us some. I tried to refuse, but he would have none of it and then he just walked away. Isn't it funny how one small act can mean so much? From that instant on, my attitude changed. I'm not tired. Groceries and kids aren't a chore, they're a huge blessing in my life. People are beautiful. And I'm happy. I know I may forget that sometimes, but never in my life have I been so bone-deep happy. So thank you, Unknown Sir, for brightening my day and reminding me to stop and look at the wondrous things in my life and remember who I am.
Now, I thought I'd post these pictures of Corbin and his ice cream. Because I did exactly as the gentleman asked and got my son some ice cream with the intent of just letting him enjoy it without worrying about the mess he might make or how tired I am or that I need to get him to bed so I can go to bed too and so on. And this is what happened when I did.
Yeah, I know, I can't plan things out the way I want them to happen. Thanks, Corbin, for the reminder.
