I REMEMBER................
What are special things you remember about your parents during your childhood? I remember my mother “pretending” to be “Grandma” to my dolls. She could do this while carrying on her task of making dinner, washing dishes, whatever. I remember my father taking me out of school a couple times, just a little early, to take me fishing. I remember my mother teaching me to make bread and posters for 4-H projects. I remember my dad stopping his fence building once, just to drive the pick-up along side of me to satisfy my curiosity as to how fast I could run. I remember my mother playing Canasta with me when I was bored. I remember my dad letting me paint his toenails red while he read the newspaper (a decision he regretted for at least a month!). I remember my mother taking me weekly to the library. I remember my father pausing in the milking the cows routine to play catch with me a bit. I remember...............
I’m sure my parents made much greater sacrifices than the aforementioned incidences in raising me. What strikes me is that what I remember most fondly of my parents is the many, many times they took a few moments of their time to notice and spend time with me. None of these things cost money, and they didn’t even take a great deal of time. Maybe it really is the little things that count! I’m quite certain those little things make a difference in your child’s life, too.
We have a three day weekend coming up. Hopefully you can find a little extra family time! Your children will remember those times! (And, it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money!) Time spent with you is invaluable!