It all pays off...

Connor and Aaron have been going to Vacation Bible School this week, which they have thoroughly enjoyed.  I'm so happy that they have since they were originally not really wanting to go.  I get three hours with Maya in the morning, and she has been taking her morning nap during that time.  Needless to say, I've gotten a lot of junk drawers cleaned out!!

Yesterday I got a call from Aaron's teacher, and I was afraid of what she was going to say.  Aaron is not even 4 yet and I wasn't sure he was ready for 3 hours with someone else.

When I picked up the phone I asked, "Is something wrong with Aaron?"

She said, "No, quite the opposite!  I just wanted to call you and tell you what a wonderful little boy you have raised!  He is a delight in my class and he participates in all of the activities.  He really has a lot going on between the ears.  He is a special little boy and you should feel very good about how you've raised him."

I was in shock.  Not because I was surprised, but because as a Mom I wasn't sure if anyone would ever recognize how gifted and special my children were except for myself.  Tears filled my eyes, and for once my Mommy guilt lifted and I let myself enjoy this moment of being a parent.

Someone was telling me that I was doing something right, and all the sacrifices I've made really have paid off.  Now that's a good feeling.