The Hunt for Love

Mornings are quiet.  I'm an early riser, and we are homeschoolers so the kids usually sleep later than I do.  That's one of the perks a parent enjoys when the children approach the teen years: quiet mornings.  I admit however, that I often miss, with bittersweet and tender thoughts, the crazed mornings, waking up to the sounds of soft cries from a hungry infant, or the sweet sound of the toddlers whispering "Mama, wake up".  Alas every stage of parenthood has it's bittersweet memories as well as new pleasures.  So, I accept their slumber without needing me for immediate attention, as I transition into a life that welcomes me to concentrate on work, even if only for a couple of hours in the morning :)

This morning was different.  When I sat down to my computer this morning, I found a note on my keyboard, directing me to find another note, which directed me to another, and another.  It was a miniature scavenger hunt, laid out by my youngest, my eleven year old son.

What was the final destination? What was the final note?
I wondered if this was a cute way for him to ask for something.  What was it? Pancakes for breakfast? A drive to his friend's house?  A new app for his iPod?  No.  My child just wanted to tell me....
that he loves me.

Wrapped in the final note I found one of our glass coasters with the word "Love" imprinted.

So this post became my 'work' this morning, after I savored the moment, and being one of these people who like to express emotion in writing, my first task of the day is to share how extraordinarily lovely my little boy is and how meaningful and wonderful it is to be a Mom.


I also left a little note-hunt for him :)

Life is fun.  Life is good.

Confession:  I sometimes wonder about my sense of purpose, my talent and potential to contribute to the world, and then I realize that no matter what else I decide to do with my life as my kids become adults - being their Mama is more rewarding than any other endeavor - ever!

♥