Just in Time

I have always been a procrastinator when it comes to projects, and have tried to instill better habits in my children. Generally, I've been successful, but this particular project that spanned the Christmas season was an exception. There was just so much else going on throughout December, that I didn't stay on top of Ryan to get it completed earlier. Oh, and there was the issue of our not purchasing him the sugar cubes until two days ago that may have had an impact. But the project is done, just in time to be turned in by tomorrow's deadline.

While helping him to get the numerous photos into smaller formats, he commented "Mom, I really appreciate what you're doing for me." Without any prompting from me or Kevin. I was floored, and touched, and made to feel worthwhile with that one little heartfelt sentence. If only they understood how something so little means so much.

ETA:
Ryan won 2nd place for the entire 4th grade in the science fair! We are so proud! And is it bad to say thoroughly surprised?