Once upon a time I was a harried mother of three young children. My husband traveled all the time. At times, the children were all in different schools and so I spent a lot of time driving around. They played soccer and baseball, did scouting and dance, I volunteered at the school and spent hours at the playground. I stayed home with them and relished my alone time.
Over time, they started to grow up. Eventually, the oldest became a licensed driver and my burden was lightened. Then she went off to college and my second got her drivers license. Now there are two off at college and one who is about to get his learners permit. Gosh! Life changes quickly, doesn't it?
When the kids were younger, an extra three hours of time would mean getting as far away as possible from demands that pulled me in all directions--and which never seemed to let up. I would escape to the mall--and forget my phone in the car. Maybe meet some girlfriends for dinner. Head to the spa or take in a movie.
Today, if I had a block of 3 hours, I would gather my children and
husband around and enjoy their company. We would head out to a restaurant for a nice meal and, maybe, go the theater before hand. If we were more crunched for time, I would cook them all a meal that included all their favorite foods. We would put on some music, turn off the cell phones, ignore the land-line and enjoy each other's company!
husband around and enjoy their company. We would head out to a restaurant for a nice meal and, maybe, go the theater before hand. If we were more crunched for time, I would cook them all a meal that included all their favorite foods. We would put on some music, turn off the cell phones, ignore the land-line and enjoy each other's company!It is amazing how time changes your priorities. I remember thinking back then that one day I would miss all the chaos--and I do.
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