feather on munchkins' caps. . .

wednesday last week, a tinge of worry snuck up on me which dragged me down as mid day approaches. the rest of my working hours were punctuated by deep sighs but no complaints. it was just "one of those days" kind of thing that hovers around momentarily and moves on eventually. life has a way though of helping me out cope and opening up time-tested reasons to cheer up. these are my beliefs.

i wrapped up work conscientiously and dashed out fast not to beat the 5 o'clock rush but more of want to get to the babysitter's house where my munchkins stay after school. i wanted badly to see them and to hear their voices say "good afternoon mommy". at pick up they greeted me with lilting voices and eyes sparkling with excitement to tell me something. "we have a surprise mommy!" they said. on our way home i indulged to the cute snippets of hints they asked me to guess. i was also required to close my eyes, no peeking allowed, until they put out that "surprise thingy magingy" right in front of me. i obliged as i sat on the couch in anticipation. i was more than willing to do what they asked me.  turned out that my girls' strengths and efforts have been recognized by the school and was given a an award in language arts.  they were beaming with pride as they show me their certificates.

their presence, the strengths inside them, and the surprise worked hand in hand and turned my mood around and, as well, reminded me of my own strengths.

congratulations dearest munchkins!! job well done!