We had just arrived home from an afternoon and evening with friends. Miss Hollywood was asleep and my goal was to put her to bed. CD was far from quiet, and Miss Hollywood stirred. I feared she would awaken and quietly snapped at CD. Once she was settled in her bed, I helped him get in jammies. He perched on the couch with a blanket to watch the Goodnight Show as I settled at my computer.
"Mommy, did I do anything awesome today?"
I knew he was asking because earlier in the day we had set up a Jar of Awesome Events. I explained again what the jar was for: his kindergarten graduation coming up in May and significant life events.
"Well, I remembered to use the bathroom today. That's awesome, isn't it?!"
That put things in a different perspective for me. I need to remember their ages. I need to remember that even small things can be awesome. And, today was a good day.
"Mommy, did I do anything awesome today?"
Yes, son, you did. You were you. You made your mama smile. You made your mama proud. You reminded your mama of how to find joy in all things, especially little things. You are awesome, CD. And that is worth celebrating.
The first thing to go into that jar will be a note about today and the awesome boy who made his mama remember to enjoy life.
Yes, CD, you most certainly did something awesome today. And, I love you. Goodnight, my love.
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