Legacy

Conversing much too loud for  bed time and silliness that would usually bring me to irritation I walked up the stairs. As I reached mid level I saw through our sky light a beautiful, almost three fourth's moon showing forth the glory of the sun. It was almost breathtaking.

 I completed the stair climb to the top and opened the boys bedroom door. In the dark, they hear an excited whisper, "Jadon, come here. Be real quiet. Elijah, come here. Be real quiet." When normally they would hear a warning or rebuke, they knew I had something up my sleeve. "What is it Mommy?", Jadon asks with anticipation. 

"Come look."

We stand near the banister and gaze up, past the ceiling ( I think  they thought I was going to show them a spider), we look into the heavenlies. 

"Isn't it beautiful?"

"Yea Mom. It is," they say with boyish thrill. 

We discuss the shape and marvel for just a few moments before I usher them back to bed.

"I love you Jadon."

"I love you Mom."

"I love you Elijah."

"I love You."

Silence. No more silliness. No more boyish laughter over potty jokes or whatever boys giggle about when they are over tired. No rebukes or warning needed. Just a simple reminder of things greater than ourselves, beauty of creation and beauty of our Creator. I even got an emphasized "I love you" from each of them. 

It was worth the few extra moments. It was worth sharing a moment of beauty instead of a sharp rebuke. 

Now, if only I can remember that tomorrow night when I hear those giggles and conversations past bedtime.