About that Trash...

This evening, my wife asked me to go to the garage and get a planter for a project we are currently working on...

um...

I was two minutes late and the planters were also in the 'storage' garbage can.

I slowly smile at myself and realize that I may never know all the things that I lost that day. But one thing I DIDN'T LOSE...

the

RELATIONSHIP

I have

with

my son.

Just 2 minutes late

That moment when you realize your oldest son took the trash to the curb without being asked is such a wonderful moment. The clouds part and angels begin to sing! A music is in the air.

That sinking feeling when on my way home, I remembered seeing 2 garbage cans in front of the house when I left. We only have one 'garbage' can. Oh, we have another 'can' that USED TO BE USED for garbage, but was now used as storage for some items, like extension cords and hoses.

That feeling upon seeing two empty garbage cans in front of the house, knowing that you're too late to change anything that has already happened...yep...I know that feeling. I could have chased the garbage truck...but, I knew that wouldn't change anything. I was just 2 minutes late, but that was enough.

I'm just grateful I realized it was my fault for moving the storage 'garbage can' to the other side of the garage next to the real trash can.

I gave my son a hug and thanked him for taking out the trash without being reminded.