Dishes of Gratitude

I have been teaching to load the dishwasher. Last night he did it on his own while I was upstairs helping Hannah with garbage from bathrooms. When I went to the kitchen about an hour later I realized there was heat coming from the dish washer. I opened to find a few clean dishes.

Richard had loaded the dishes he could reach, put soap in, and started the dish washer. All on his own. All without being nagged. This morning I thanked and praised him for doing such a great job...this afternoon I will further instruct to fill it before starting the washer.

This small event lightened my heart and I have been smiling about it since late last night. :) The kids are growing before my eyes and I LOVE. EVERY. SECOND!




Even when 4 plates, 3 cups, a mug, a handful of silverware, a small bowl, and a cheese grater are the only items run through an energy and water sucking machine. Even when there is urine all over the floor near the kids' toilet. Even when there are tears from a little princess that it is not her birthday. Even when there is blue toothpaste all over their bathroom sink. Even when I am tripping on Transformers, Princess shoes, plastic jewelry, and Hot Wheels. Even those moments of being awakened at night with tearful bad dreams that end in snuggles and Primary songs.





I am so blessed to have these beautiful angels as part of my life. I don't know what we did to deserve such amazing, interesting, fun, beautiful, intelligent, funny, spiritual, and did I say AMAZING?! little people to love, teach, and learn from. I love my kids!!!