"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. " -Helen Keller

Monday, January 17, 2011

Perfect Moment Monday: Sometimes he blows me away

Welcome to Perfect Moment Monday sponsored by Lori over at Write Mind Open Heart (formerly Weebles Wobblog). Lori says that "Perfect Moment Monday is more about noticing a perfect moment than about creating one. Perfect moments can be momentous or ordinary or somewhere in between."

It was just a few days ago. Marty had stayed up late with me watching some of the programs he watches with Vic and me. I sat down to shut off the computer and I guess I must have sighed. Marty asked me what was wrong and commented that I sounded tired. I told him I was but I had a few things to do before I went to bed.  I needed to fold laundry and do dishes. Marty said "I can help mom. What do you want me to do?" That's right my 13 (almost 14 yr old was offering to help.  Yeah, he would get to stay up a few minutes later but not doing fun stuff. We both really needed to get to sleep but I couldn't deny his generosity. Marty folded the laundry while I did the dishes and we both were able to go to bed a short time later. Sometimes he really amazes me and makes me stop and realize that we must be doing something right. I love you kiddo and thanks for the Perfect Moment.

Go check out the other perfect moments at this week's Perfect Moment Monday on Write Mind Open Heart.

12 comments:

Stacie said...

So, so sweet. He sounds just as amazing as his mother!

Shelly- Mom Files said...

How wonderful! Good job mom and dad :)

Kir said...

that brought tears to my eyes, what a good kid...but I'm not surprised considering how AMAZING his mom is.

:)
Happy Monday.

Alex said...

Love this!

Alana said...

Aww! What a great moment... helping to ease your load! :)

Catching up...
--Hope everyone is feeling better now!

--We also change lyrics around and/or make up lyrics as a fun way to pass time.

Barb said...

so so so sweet!

Lori Lavender Luz said...

That he would show such compassion says a lot about both you and about Marty.

What special moments to remember.

AnotherDreamer said...

Aww, so sweet of him. Awesome.

battynurse said...

Your kids always sound like such fabulous kids.

ColourYourWorld said...

What a sweety.

Mrs. Gamgee said...

He's such a good kid! And a great reflection on his parents... :)

Quiet Dreams said...

I'm sure you're doing a LOT of things right.

Such a great kid!