Consequences for a Hectic Life
Gregory’s winter concert was today. I missed it because I fell asleep on the couch. (Most of you probably know I rarely sleep more than 4 hours a night because of my crazy schedule.) The concert started at 10:15. At 11, I jumped awake, threw on my coat and ran. But by the time I got there, it was over. I walked slowly to Gregory’s classroom, my head bowed low from shame. He ran up to me. “Mommy! You ARE here! Were you in the back? I didn’t see you.”
I thought for a moment that I could answer yes and be off the hook. Aren’t all kindergarten concerts the same? Very crowded. I could easily have been in the back and not have been seen. I knelt down and put my arms around him and whispered, “I’m so sorry, Gregory. I just got here. I missed the concert.”
He stood and with a big smile and holding my hand, waved bye to his teacher, as if to pretend at being happy. He was silent on the walk to the car while I tried to explain how sorry I was that I missed his concert. Then when we were both safely buckled in, all Gregory said was this: “I love you, Mom.”
I am an undeserving recipient of unconditional forgiveness. And I can’t stop smiling because of Gregory.
I just love your family!
Comment by Bobbi — January 19, 2007 @ 10:27 pm
That is so incredibly sweet!
Comment by Jen — January 20, 2007 @ 3:13 pm
Wow! What a mature and loving son you have! He must have learned it from you!
Peter++
Comment by Kairos Moment Wedding Films — January 20, 2007 @ 3:25 pm
what a perfect picture of grace. the photo of him is so adorable.
Comment by Shannon — January 20, 2007 @ 10:40 pm