Just one more thing....

I have been forgetting lately to write things down because I tell myself, "That was so adorable, I will definitely remember this and write it down later!" Nope, five minutes go by (sometimes less) and I am racking my brain for recall. So, last night I was putting all of the children to bed and I was working my way up the line. I had Naomi in bed. I had read stories, said prayers, tucked in, kissed, hugged and I had just cued the lights, when I heard, "Mom, just one more thing..." "Yes, Naomi?" I asked, in a normal tone- unlike my regularly exasperated voice at this point in the evening. "I just want you to know I love you so much." Melt my heart! I am so grateful that I didn't ruin such a wonderful moment and thankful for this sweet lesson from my little girl. I learned to treat every day, even every routine, with fresh eyes and not hinder my future because of a few tired experiences/expectations from the past. Last night I was given a present from the present- recorded in real time!