The Stafford Crew: And the greatest of these is Love....

My list of things was already long and when Michael came in first thing yesterday morning saying he was sorry, I knew it had just grown bigger…..

Mike still sleeps in pull-up and after a restful night sleep it was full… he sat himself down on our couch and overflowed onto our cloth sofa… He immediately came into my room, where I was still sleeping and said, “Sorry mommy, I peed on the couch….” He was so embarrassed… I hushed his shame, reassured him that everything was going to be okay, and made my way to see the damage done…. There, perfectly placed on my recliner was soiled pee… I soaked it down dried it up and waited for a better time to shampoo the sofa…. As I rushed through the morning routine, one thing after another made its way to the top of my priority list…. I cooked, I did “school work,” I cleaned, I folded, I played, I loved, I kissed… My day had reached its capacity; I was quite content with my workload… Dinner was working in the oven, 20+ meals were cooked and in the freezer, laundry had been folded and put away, bathrooms were cleaned of their usual pee trail, and I knew it was time to deep clean the sofa…

I hate cleaning the sofa.... Our shampooer is large, extremely noisy, and since the last move it grew 2 leaks (thanks movers. J) It takes forever to do, forever to dry, and all of the energy in me to do the job right….

I ushered the kids outside to the patio with their car mat and tracks, tons of cars, and room to giggle… I started in the on the daunting task, making sure to keep a good eye on the boys playing… As I got going, I looked over my shoulder and saw the boys laughing… They got up, smiled, hugged, and sat down again to play…

I left the shampooer running (as not to arouse suspicion) and got my camera…

From my living room, I saw true brotherly love…. Kayden was patient, kind, and giving…. Michael was intrigued, loving, and joyful….. Kayden gave Michael his favorite ‘Sheriff’ car, Michael mimicked Kayden’s every move…They shared the toys with ease; they laughed at each other’s jokes, listened to the others ideas, and played… This is what life is all about… Michael’s accident overflowed into my greatest joy of the day… Neither knew I was watching…… Their smiles were sincere, their laughter was contagious, and their love was real…..

Yesterday was a great day! No, yesterday was an AWESOME day!! My kids are truly amazing…….

1 Peter 4:8 “Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.”