The moments that touch my heart

[Tiffany D Martin]

I only looked away for a few minutes. I had given her crayons and paper to color with while I applied for some jobs. It was about 7 minutes and then it occurred to me that she hadn't come and pulled on me, which she usually does if I am on my computer while she is around; and that it was entirely too quiet, which is never a good sign. I turned around and my jerk response was to call out "oh my God".

My daughter was turning herself into a smurf, from the feet up, with a blue Sharpie. When I caught her, she had randomly marked up her legs, and she had gone back to fill in the holes. Her heel was solid when I stopped her. I guess I startled her because she instantly looked remorseful.

The thing is, I wasn't mad. I started laughing. I couldn't stop laughing. She was so diligent about it. She was so intent on getting it done completely. There was no harm. She needed a bath anyway. Her legs had a blue tint for a few days, but it didn't matter. The picture is adorable. The moment was priceless. I was shown another way my daughter brings more happiness to my life than I could have ever imagined.

Times are tough right now. My husband was laid off last November. I lost my job in July. Our safety net is slowly being used. But in a way, this is the best time of my life. I get to spend more time with my daughter and really see who she is. I might never get this chance again. As stressful as it is, it is also a blessing in disguise. I am reminded of what is important every day of my life.

[Zicea Becks]

It's funny, but it's not. LOL

I probably would've screamed! It looks like she didn't get it on her dress though. So like you said, no harm done.

So the moral of the story is; Keep Sharpies in high places and out of reach of kiddos. Lol.

Hope you find work.

And hey, as long as she's fed, everything else is okay.

I'll keep you in my prayers.