Time Well Spent

As anyone reading this knows, I used to be a nanny. I cared for two great boys for several years. I don't see them as frequently as I used to, but in recent weeks I've been attending B's baseball games in an effort to show my continued interest in those things that interest them. Of course, that's easy when their interest is the same as mine.... sports. So I went over lastnight for dinner and to watch our favorite show, 24. Benji and I spent the first hour and a half playing ping-pong and tossing the baseball around. It was great. Not simply because I went 3-0 in ping-pong, and not due to the fact that Benji was impressed with my arm during catch. I love my current job. I love making a difference in the lives of others. But lastnight I was reminded simply spending time with those two boys was one of the best jobs I could have ever asked for. I continue to reap the benefits of my time spent with "the guys"; big hugs, long talks, playing ball, and the feeling of pride I get when I see what great young men they are turning out to be.