What makes today remarkable is how ordinary it was, and how our dear son just took it in stride. His cake was a leftover cupcake from the nursery after church. He had vanilla pudding instead of ice cream. His only present from us was a t-shirt. Yet to him it was no big deal. He knew he wasn't getting a "big" present because we were taking a family trip the weekend before. He understood we couldn't do much "special" today because of his schedule. He had mathletics until four, and football from 5-7. After that we had to pick up his sibs and get homework done. It was just a usual Wednesday, except for the new t-shirt, with mud stains from tackling by the end of the day. I am so grateful to have a son who takes great joy in ordinary things.
He just rolled along, grateful for his t-shirt, and happy about both the trip last weekend and his plans for the upcoming one. As it worked out, one of his friends had a birthday this week too, and invited A to Worlds of Fun, as his #1 choice. Too be chosen over the other boys in their set was a big honor. Our son has never been to Worlds of Fun, and is flying as high about a kite about it. Thanks N, for making his birthday weekend special by sharing yours with him.
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