I love the fall and the colour show that mother nature puts on for us. On Sunday, Nevada and I went for a walk and looked for the most perfect tree of Autumn. This is the one we voted for, it's in a park by our house. I remember that tree from way back before I even had kids. We will wait a few more weeks till all the leaves are down then walk over there and make a big pile and jump in the leaves. Last year I had Nevada and her friend bury themselves then I had to find them. I could see parts of their clothing sticking up and could hear them giggling but pretended I couldn't find them. I even made like I accidently stepped on them. Thinking back on that day it still brings a smile from ear to ear.
Which brings me to the subject of paying for good times. Memories don't have to be made with fancy toys or trips to the mall. I think the small and simple times spent together far outweigh the big splashy showings. All the time I hear people saying its quality time while they are working full time and only seeing their kids while they tuck them into bed. Well hello who is raising your kids and why did you have them? I know plenty of parents if they cut back on their fancy toys, huge houses and new vehicles every other year could stay home with their kids more and enjoy the too few years with them. I don't think they realize that their time is limited. Your children will only be young once so you better enjoy the few years you get.
Well I babbled long enough, the timer just went off on the dryer so I am off to do my job lol
Wow, what a profound blog! I have to say that you are spot on! I think the little things are extremely important, however, the outside forces of keeping up with the Jones even in our schools urge moms and dads to continue the long hours and hard jobs to keep with Jones Jr!
ReplyDeleteThe little things in todays world seem so much more smaller then they did. It's wierd how the little things are things we just don't seem to have time for or seem quite worth the effort!
I think with Hugh's death, it gave me an opportunity to be reminded that it is only the little things that really count!
I love that tree. I bet it is just as pretty without the leaves. I have noticed that some of the trees around here look so cool at night when the leaves all fall off. you can seethe light of the moon and stars through them and they make the coolest refection. some day I am gonna try and get a picture of that.
ReplyDeleteas fara s making memories with our kids. the ones i think were signicant, were not that important to my kids. they always have different ones from me. I have to ask them, THAT was special to you??? Its funny what they remember as special when they get all grown up. it could be something as simple as a quiet conversation. My son alex liked that I sat on the sidelines of his practices. even though we never really talked, he liked it.