Tenderness

A few evenings ago, I laid Benjamin on the floor of the bathroom to await his turn in the tub; and, knowing he was safe, I went downstairs to get something.  When I glanced back up the steps, this scene grabbed me.

Shav was keeping his little brother company and was so gently talking to him and rubbing his head and watching over him; and I realized, "Tenderness is precious."

It really, really is.