taking time ...

my 6-year old son was beyond himself when he discovered that the raspberry-bush by the backyard porch has produced a great many berries to pick. he decided that we pick them all, that i'll make a cream out of it and bake his favourite cheesecake. twas a delightful thought! so, the mom in me gave in and we spent time picking as many berries as we could. having done so, he patiently sat close to the kitchen bank and watched as i wash the freshly picked berries and prepare them before his very eyes. and so the messy work began under his scrutiny. taking time to do an activity such as this is very precious to both of us - it is our time together. my alex loves to help around the kitchen - and he was concerned about my knee and kept asking if i'm okay. funny how this sweet little angel could think that mommy's that helpless - i feel embarassed and ashamed.

the cheesecake was served as dessert after dinner that night. the end-product of our little "project" surely gave my son one very satisfied grin on his face. he was glowing as he smothered the cheesecake lovingly with the cool raspberry-cream and tasting it in his most exaggerating way sent the raspberry-cream drooping from his lips. he was a delight in itself to see!