Teach me !!

So I had a long day this past Sunday , and I am sitting at the computer at 9 o'clock finally just taking a chill. A lot of stuff went on that day that kind of left me fried by the end of the night. I had talked with my boys that afternoon and let them know that I was upset with the fact that our family time seemed to be readily overlooked because it got in the way of their 'friend time'. I was also upset that I had to just take my dog to get put to sleep. I didn't want anyone around me when I was sitting at the computer, and I was hoping that peace would surround me the rest of the night. Then I hear a little voice from behind me say, " Dad?"
I am certainly not ready for this , and I immediately turn around thinking that one of the boys has gotten out of their beds to goof around. Then I blurt out these angry words,"Son...oh my fricken' gosh !! What do you want?"
I am ready to send someone into trouble land , and I am not having any of their craziness anymore tonight.
"I just wanted to tell you I am sorry for making you upset today," says my son, and then he gives me hug.
Okay....okay... I know, put a big JACKASS stamp on my forehead at this point and a dunce cap while you're at it. Oh.... and sit me in the corner of the classroom so I really learn my lesson. School is in session for this Daddio.
My heart immediately turns from one that is filled with anger to one of shame.
Bug lump in my throat and a , "Oh...Oh.....I love you honey and thank you for apologizing."
My son then turns and walks back in to his room to go to bed leaving me sitting in my chair wondering when I will ever learn to think before I react.
Isn't it funny sometimes what we learn from the littlest ones around us. All it takes is the willingness to sit and listen for a moment sometimes before we set judgement. It's funny how as a parent you think that you are going to be the one who is the teacher of all things to your kids, and so often times it is just the opposite. Their hearts lead us through this world and teach us everyday about the most important things of all: humility, love, and forgiveness.