How do your kids
know that you love them? Do they know because
you work hard every day to make sure their needs (and many of their wants) are
met? Or is it because you clean up
countless messes and do never-ending loads of laundry for them? Do you
say “I love you” every night when you tuck them into bed?
Yes, these are all
wonderful ways to show our kids that we love them. But today I want to share a little secret
with you that I actually learned from my mother long before I had children of
my own. What’s the secret?
Children spell
love T-I-M-E.
Our kids really
want (and need) our time and attention. Not
a bunch of toys, not over-the-top birthday parties, not a gigantic pile of
Christmas presents. But time with mom
and dad.
Time to play,
talk, laugh, cry, and explore. Time to learn
from one another and really experience life together. My girls’ favorite memories are of times we
spent together having adventures (both big and small) as a family. They remember a few special toys and gifts,
but it’s the family times and traditions that hold so much more meaning for
them.
Childhood is such
a short, precious season. Instead of
spending our days trying to get our kids the right stuff, let’s focus on giving
them what they really want and need- time with us!
“Your children
need your presence more than your presents.” ~Jesse Jackson
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