Hello Friends.
Where did the time go? It's a statement that runs through my mind numerous times a day. I'm always pushing the limits. Just five more minutes on the treadmill, just one more minute on Facebook, whatever it may be I'm wondering when I will learn that there aren't any more minutes in my day. Something always has to give. It's something I'm trying to drill into my children as well. I'm sure it's a universal thing, but mine are always trying to negotiate one more minute to do this or that.
On another 'time' front...how is it that I have an 11 year old child? (well, almost 11) I dropped her off at the 'babysitting' course today. I found myself surrounded by other mothers and daughters, many of whom we went to 'Small World' pre-school with a decade ago. It was a moment for me.
We aren't close friends, but I see these mother's periodically at school and extra curricular events throughout the year. Our world's first collided over toddlers, sippy cups and potty training. Now, here we are with our little girls who are essentially 'mothers in training'. Wow!
Ava will come home today with a certificate that says she is qualified to babysit. Other Mother's will put their children's safety in her hands. Hands that a few short years ago played patty cake and playdough with me. I will pray that I have given her enough of my time so that she has the common sense and the confidence to take on this new responsibility.
There are so many distractions in our world today...social media, cell phones, texting. I think as parents we have to be very cautious of where our attention is focused. I have so many vivid memories of time spent with my children as babies and toddlers, I want to make sure I have just as many memorable moments in this phase of their lives.
It's surreal where the passage of time takes us. We can't turn back the clock, or slow it down but we can stop pushing for those extra minutes to do insignificant things that we won't even remember tomorrow, let alone 10 years from now.
Enjoy the magical moments that find you today!
Toby
Where did the time go? It's a statement that runs through my mind numerous times a day. I'm always pushing the limits. Just five more minutes on the treadmill, just one more minute on Facebook, whatever it may be I'm wondering when I will learn that there aren't any more minutes in my day. Something always has to give. It's something I'm trying to drill into my children as well. I'm sure it's a universal thing, but mine are always trying to negotiate one more minute to do this or that.
Ava 1 Day Old
On another 'time' front...how is it that I have an 11 year old child? (well, almost 11) I dropped her off at the 'babysitting' course today. I found myself surrounded by other mothers and daughters, many of whom we went to 'Small World' pre-school with a decade ago. It was a moment for me.
Ava 3 yrs Old
We aren't close friends, but I see these mother's periodically at school and extra curricular events throughout the year. Our world's first collided over toddlers, sippy cups and potty training. Now, here we are with our little girls who are essentially 'mothers in training'. Wow!
Ava 8 yrs Old
Ava will come home today with a certificate that says she is qualified to babysit. Other Mother's will put their children's safety in her hands. Hands that a few short years ago played patty cake and playdough with me. I will pray that I have given her enough of my time so that she has the common sense and the confidence to take on this new responsibility.
There are so many distractions in our world today...social media, cell phones, texting. I think as parents we have to be very cautious of where our attention is focused. I have so many vivid memories of time spent with my children as babies and toddlers, I want to make sure I have just as many memorable moments in this phase of their lives.
Ava 10yrs Old
It's surreal where the passage of time takes us. We can't turn back the clock, or slow it down but we can stop pushing for those extra minutes to do insignificant things that we won't even remember tomorrow, let alone 10 years from now.
Enjoy the magical moments that find you today!
Toby
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