There are times when things seem to be going along rather smoothly. During these times I have to pause and really notice them.
This afternoon the kids finished up their homework without much fussing...which is a rare thing round these parts. Once they were finished I suddenly realized that all was quiet still. I remember a time when quiet kids meant that they were getting into trouble, but these days, it's a wonderful sign. Silence means that they are both involved in something that is holding their interest:
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