(Caleb helping Mommy make hummus)
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The other day, Pita and I (with Little one #4 inside), and Little Caleb ran to the grocery store while Madge was at her rehearsal for her piano and rhythm recital. (Pita wanted to get Maddy some flowers.. they ended up being beautiful pink roses!). As we were checking out, Caleb was in the cart helping me bag groceries and Pita was beside the cart getting ready to help gather groceries. I looked over and a Brazilian woman said in Portuguese-- after seeing me with two of our four :) children--how difficult it is to shop with two (kids). Difficult? No. Helpful, yes. These are the little people who ask what they can help with next; if I can load their carts up (the other day we were at another grocery store and they each had a miniature cart, piled high with all our groceries.); and, they bring joy, laughs, opportunities for sanctity in the day, and so much more to our what-could-be dull grocery runs. So, I just had to smile and say to the woman that our kids are my help. I appreciate each of you so much. Madge, thank you for making me a coffee today. Pita, thank you for our surprises of setting the table so nicely. Little Caleb, thank you for going right after dinner to wash up your hands from our dinner. You are gems, and God truly blessed us with your presence. I am in awe of your goodness. As we prepared to go see Daddy the other day and then head for a family swim, everyone helped get ready. Madge got Caleb's diaper all changed and Pita filled our water bottled, and today, well, after asking "Counter," Little Caleb pureed boiled garbanzo beans, garlic, olive oil and spices for a fresh batch of hummus. What would we do without each of you?
