The "R"

Happy Mother's Day! My son had a great idea for a gift for my wife: a CTR ring. I didn't think that trying to get it would be as much fun as it was with the kids. First, we held secret meetings to select the ring, figure out the size, and order it. Second, we created a code word--the "R"--so that my wife wouldn't figure out what her gift was when we needed to make reference to it. Third, when the ring came in the mail, we selected the best hiding place we could find: one of my snow boots. Finally, last night we held another secret meeting to wrap it. We actually wrapped it together. For several days, these kids were giddy with anticipation, as was my wife. We enjoyed every minute of conspiring to surprise her, while my wife tried to figure out what we were doing. Then, when we were finally able to open the ring tonight, my wife was so excited. Later, as she was talking to them and thanking them, she shed some happy tears and gave them much deserved hugs and kisses. I think the kids and I felt very pleased with our effort to make my wife feel how much we love her today. I think Mother's day really brought us closer together this year.