Cereal

Something happened this week that I cannot stop thinking about and thinking about it makes my heart full.  It's nothing life changing or huge, in fact, it's something so simple and something that could not have happened if we let the craziness of our busy lives and potential for being 5 minutes late for work consume us as can happen on a daily basis.  It's actually something that I almost let slip by and I would have, for sure, regretted it. 

The other day I came downstairs to make my lunch and get Lilly ready to walk out the door.  Tommy had set her up with her breakfast and this morning he gave her cereal and milk and she was sitting at her little table and chairs in our kitchen.  As soon as she saw me she prompted me to "sit" and pointed to the small chair across from her. 

I told her I needed to finish getting ready for work but she insisted and also insisted that Daddy sit too to eat his cereal he was currently consuming standing up.  I sat, but while I did I put on my socks and shoes.  That wasn't right according to Lilly-Mommy needed cereal.  I took one look at that little face and obeyed and I am so glad I did. 

For 5 minutes-maybe- we all sat around that small little table (I was praying the chair wouldn't break) and ate our cheerios.  It was a moment I will never forget.  Lilly was happy eating her cereal.  I was happy for the rest of the day and it makes me smile just reliving it through this post. 

So many days we get caught up in the hub bub...the daily grind...and I took this is as a life lesson my child was teaching me.  That it's the little things in life that matter and that can easily be missed if we don't pay attention.  I am so happy and thankful for this moment we all shared together.  I never want to forget it. 

Thank you Lilly.