A Door opens

I was just thinking what affect the sound of the door opening has on me and my boys.
I sit at the computer as TJ , Ben and Tj's friend Easton have a dinner of hotdog, crackers and apples . The door sounds like it is opening.....My heart jumps "Is Charlie Home?" I am disappointed when I realize it is only the wind . The door had not completely shut when we came in from our bubble blowing and sand box adventure.
I hope I always have that eager anticipation when Charlie enters the house.
I love our boys reaction when Charlie walks in the house......TJ rooms to meet him yelling "Daddy's home, Daddy's home!" Ben even bounces up and down with excitement. They love their Daddy (or Poppop as Ben has begun calling Charlie) TJ begins to take the pens, pencils and phone out of Charlie's pockets. He tries to untie Charlie's shoes. He knows that if Charlie's pockets are empty and his shoes are off, he is home to stay.
Someday Ben and TJ will not run to the door with excitement.....Someday TJ will not wrap his arms around my neck, kiss me and tell me "Mom, your my best friend".....but Someday can wait.