Every once in awhile my kids rise above the normal bickering and overall sibling issues that they leave in their wake and do something really surprising. Once again they fill me with hope that they do love their family and I am raising them with some sense of humanity.
We lost our babysitter for Saturday night and with it our chance to celebrate Valentine's day with a date. I must say I was very disappointed. These last few weeks have been rough. I don't see Nathan much and three kids plus my full time job has been overwhelming. But we decided to make the most of it with a family night.
During our Pizza Hut dinner, I witnessed my boys with their heads tilted conspiratorially close. When questioned, they would not give up their secret. We went home and went about our nightly business. After a bit, Nathan and I were asked to enter the living room.
There were my boys, clad in white shirts and ties. Our coffee table was decked out with a candle, Dr. Pepper, muffins and a silver service bell. Feeling sorry for me they had put together a date for us. They let us watch a tv show and served us like royalty for about an hour. It was very sweet.
By far, this was the best Valentine's gift I have received in a very long time. Nothing can beat my boys thinking about their parents with such selflessness. It made me proud.
