Unwrapping Summer part 2

As I posted this the other day, I realized I had a true treasure that I needed to unwrap.

So, I am.

It was naptime. I was on my last thread of patience {another post, probably soon!}. I needed my own nap. My own quiet and rest.

And as I heard for the ump-teenth time through the monitor that my busy, head-strong toddler was NOT napping, my initial instinct was to march right up to her room, take the book out of her chubby little hands, and tuck her back into bed with a stern voice to "stay here and go to sleep".

But something stopped me.

Or rather, Someone.

Instead of racing up the stairs to put a stop to the "nonsense", I decided to cherish it. To enjoy this passing phase...one that I'll never get back. And I was rewarded with the sweetest sounds of my little girl singing, reading, counting, and just entertaining herself until sleep came to her.

And it did. I needn't have worried about that.

I would have missed the joy if I had.

The joy, and the reminder that our children are a heritage from the Lord; they are a reward from Him.

Indeed, we have been rewarded much.

So I chose to unwrap that naptime. And there, I found a gift.

One that I'll treasure forever.

What will you unwrap today? Find it and share it with me and others at Emily from Chatting at the Sky.