A cup of smiles to get me going

I flew into Orlando yesterday for a Transitions training. I'm staying with Marie's sister, her husband and three kids. This morning I woke up to the sound of little voices and giggles. I got up and walked out of my room and was greatet by a big smile and a loud "Uncle Stephen's up! "Then I got hugs and more smiles. I sat at the table and watched as they ate breakfast and, of course, made a little bit of a mess. Then, it was my mission to do whatever I could to get them to smile and laugh or hear little Samantha say "moooawah" (more) or Alex say "what awr yew duwing unwkle stewphen?" Who needs coffee? I know when this is your every morning routine, it may be a challenge at times to find the joy in it amidst the pounding headache....I do get that. I am a visitor and I am leaving in two days. Sometimes we have to remind ourselves to see the joy in what we have. This reminds me to see the joy in what I have and appreciate every moment of it.