spend more quality time with my kids

Like yesterday after my son’s orthodontist appointment, we stopped and got sundaes at McDonalds, went to the art store and let him pick out some new supplies, and then went grocery shopping together. It doesn’t need to be some great-big outing…he just enjoyed the time alone with me!

We took the personal DVD player to her bed and curled up and watched John Tucker Must Die! Typical teenage fare, but she felt special and I enjoyed being with her. Yesterday morning in church, we found out that a single mother in the naval reserves is being deployed in May for a whole year leaving her daughter (who looked to be about the same age as my daughter) behind with friends and relatives. It reminded me how fortunate I am to have my daughter around all the time…even when she is a tad annoying (although mostly she is a real sweetheart!)

It was only for two day and one night, but we had fun together. I do enjoy spending more individual time with them though…planning to do something special with my 14yo this coming Sunday.

Spent the afternoon and evening with two of my kids…had a very enjoyable and relaxing time. Who says teenagers can’t be great people to hang out with?

We’re not going anywhere this year (other than one overnighter a few hours away), so I want to plan as many special one-on-one times with each of the kids as I can. I’ve also decided that I’m no longer going to work on my business on Sundays. That will strictly be family day! I have to start practicing what I preach—BALANCE!!

And I can tell that I need to spend more time with my kids. I’m leaving on vacation tomorrow, but I want to make this a priority when I return home.