October 25

As a stay-at-home mom, I'm gifted with the ability to go on school field trips with my kids. Today, I drove Isaac and two of his classmates to a local park to learn more about the Native Americans who used to populate the area.

I don't get to see Isaac with kids his age particularly often, so it's always interesting to see with whom he hangs out and how he responds to them and to adults. It was utterly gratifying to see that even when he didn't notice that I was watching, he was always respectful and kind.

Bonus time with my boy coupled with reassurance that he's still doing the right things: double blessings for my Tuesday.