Acts of Kindness

What am I to think when . . .

the meal is done

and my young son

leaves the table

returns with a stool

that he pushes up to the sink.

He then begins to take the dishes

over

and rinse them one by one.

Of course, I grab my camera

to document this moment.

It may never happen again,

an unsolicited act

so sweet and dear

to a mother's heart.

A simple act of kindness. He then proceeds with his usual chore,

feed the dog,

which he had to be reminded of

else the dog go hungry.

It gets even better!
Son earned a gold coin
for his attitude of helpfullness,
which he could use to buy back
a toy that had been taken away
if he so wished.
He instead wanted to buy back
something for sister.
Wow!