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Time spent with family is so precious

By Jennifer Fivelsdal

Real Estate Broker/Owner with JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 10491201242

December 29, 2008 05:24 AM

Time spent with family is so precious

It seems like just yesterday that I had two young children. Today both are young adults who make me rather proud. I was uploading pictures to Flickr and came across this picture of a day spent at MOMA with my son. This was just a reminder of how precious time spends with our children is.

Before you know it they are grown and out of the house. So don't waste these precious moments. I always thought about the song "Cats in the Cradle" and wanted to make sure I never had those regrets.

MUSEUM OF MODERN ARTS - NYC

Jennifer and Jon at MOMA in NYC

This is the time of year when the children are off from school for a few days; and parents are on vacatation, so enjoy your time together.

Jennifer Fivelsdal - JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com

www.jfivehomes.com or www.midhudsonhomevalue.com

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Kim Sellers

Lake Arrowhead, CA Coldwell Banker - Lake Arrowhead, CA

Lake Arrowhead Realtor - BRE#01412099 - Lake Arrow

Ok Jennifer, I actually teared up when I saw this photo, great shot and oh so true!!!!

Dec 29, 2008 07:12 AM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

That is a wonderful picture. You son has your great smile! Enjoy every moment and have a very happy new year, Jennifer.

Dec 29, 2008 07:22 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jennifer the time just goes way to fast. My oldest just got married on Saturday, and the youngest is a year way from graduating college. seems just like yesterday that I was teaching them how to throw a ball.

Dec 29, 2008 10:06 AM

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC

Hi Jennifer,
Too true! Though my little one is still very young, I see time speeding up each year. We're enjoying the holidays and our time together (well, ok---most of the time. LOL!)

Dec 29, 2008 10:46 AM

Lynda Eisenmann

Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA

Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Hi Jennifer,

You are so right, you son is a handsome young man. BTW, MOMA is something we missed on our recent trip to NYC, just so many wonderful things to see!

Dec 29, 2008 11:11 AM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Kim - Thank you, we really enjoyed the visit to MOMA.

Joan - Thank you. I hope you will achieve all your 2009 goals.

George - Congratulations on the wedding, like you my youngest will graduate in another year.

Cynthia - I know what you mean; but as you can see they grow fast therefore it is important to spend quality time together now, and you do a fine job.

Lynda - Thank you. Make sure you visit MOMA next time you won't regret it.

Dec 29, 2008 01:02 PM

Sandy Fenton

Keller Williams NY Realty * Licensed Associate Broker - Mount Kisco, NY

ABR, ASP, CDPE, GRI -Westchester NY - Condos to Luxury Homes

What a great post and pic! Your post re-enforced my desire to spend as much time with my HS junior this vacation - I haven't been to the office in days. It seems like it was just the other day when he was ten. Where does the time go?

BTW - very handsome son you have! ;-)

Dec 29, 2008 01:11 PM

Marchel Peterson

Results Realty - Spring, TX

Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Jennifer, I'm going to agree with everyone else. Your son is a handsome young man. You are right they grow so fast, it seems like yesterday my children were small and now I also have two young adults and I'm proud of them also. My kids are 23 and almost 27. How old are your children?

Those precious memories are something that can't be taken away.

Dec 29, 2008 02:12 PM

Carol Culkin

Diamond Partners Inc - Overland Park, KS

Overland Park Residential Real Estate

Jennifer - Ilove MOMA! I took my kids when they were 18 & 12 and they complained the entire time! Lucky for you that your son enjoys the cultural experiences!

Dec 29, 2008 02:54 PM

Ann Heitland

Retired from RE/MAX Peak Properties - Flagstaff, AZ

Retired from Flagstaff Real Estate Sales

So true, Jennifer. Just spent a week with daughter and grandchildren and it's some of the most wonderful time.

Dec 30, 2008 12:08 PM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Sandy I know how you feel, enjoy your time together. I too have not been in the office in a while, I work from home.

Dec 30, 2008 03:13 PM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Marchel - Sometimes I miss the younger years. Pictures helps me to recapture some of those precious moments. My son and daughter are slightly younger than yours, they subcribe to my feed if you get what I mean.

Carol - He is a very interesting young man, so it is a pleasure spending time together.

Ann -I couldn't agree more.

Dec 30, 2008 03:25 PM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Jennifer, that is one handsome son you've got!

Dec 31, 2008 01:04 PM

Dena Stevens

Rocky Mountain Realty - Canon City, CO

Putting The Real Into Realtor Since 2004

Talk about your moments. Love the picture!

Jan 01, 2009 02:29 PM

Brian Schulman

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA

Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552

Jennifer, I totally agree. However, if you're far from family, the holiday season is a great time to be with good friends, too!

Jan 02, 2009 01:24 AM

Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor

Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ

AzLadyInRed

Jennifer, it is so true. Our children become grown ups before our very eyes. We visited our daughter and her children this past week....HER children are growing taller and getting older too....amazing how time flies....;-)

Jan 02, 2009 11:36 AM

Marcy Moyer

eXp Realty of California Silicon Valley Probate, Trust, and Investment Sales - Mountain View, CA

Probate, Trust, and Investment Specialist

Jennifer, My two boys 23,and 22 years old were both home and I loved every minute.

Marcy

Jan 02, 2009 11:51 AM

Laurie Mindnich

Centennial, CO

Jennifer, I met my brother (from Alabama- visiting) at the Museum of Natural History last week- while his nine year old daughter ran out of gas in fairly short order, it's stuff like this that kids remember.

Jan 03, 2009 02:05 AM

Not a real person

San Diego, CA

And it doesn't have to be just children. I'm a big proponent of spending time with our elders and letting them share their stories with us. That could be because I was raised by my grandmother, the smartest woman in the world. She went on to better things in 2003.

Today is the first day of the rest of your life -- make it a good start.

Jan 04, 2009 03:25 AM

Leander McClain

North East, MD

Cecil & Harford County Realtor

Jennifer,

You are right. Time is very precious and it goes by so fast. Being a divorced father, it was very important that I stay close to my daughter. So each time I get to see her is more special than the last. I keep this fond memory in my heart ....when courtney was a little girl, she came down for a visit. I was raining and i suggested that she and i get our umbrellas and walk around the neighborhood in the rain. I didn't think much of it.....well she raved on and on to her mother about the great time she had walking in the rain. It's the little things that count.

Happy New Year

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Leander

Jan 06, 2009 05:08 AM