Home Alone
Now that my kids are in Middle School, I will occassionally leave them home while I run a quick errand. For my oldest son Nathan, it is a welcomed opportunity to demonstrate his responsibility and independence. But Juliana usually opts to come with me. However, last night Juliana made the decision to stay home with her big brother.
I gave the kids all the standard instructions: keep the door locked, answer my phone calls and no one elses, no cooking… and be nice to each other. Call me, the neighbor, or 911 if you have any trouble. I’m just a minute away.
I had been gone for about 5 minutes when my cell phone rang. It was Juliana. “Mom, just in case anything happens — and I’m not expecting anything to happen but just in case — I want you to know that I love you with my whole heart. You are the best Mom ever!”
Of course, my eyes welled up with tears. This was not something I had never heard before. Juliana tells me that she loves me everyday. In our home, we all tell each other how we love each person every single day.
It just makes sense. It also makes a family strong and a home a safe and secure refuge. Funny how kids get this.
Is there someone you need to tell that you love them?
