Slow down
By Judy Story
@jstory07 (139223)
Roseburg, Oregon
October 16, 2024 12:29pm CST
Even when you have lots of things to do. You have to live in the moment. You have to have some relaxing time. Some time to enjoy your life. Remember that you can not get back the time that you wasted and did not spend with your children doing fun things.
When I worked overnight and my children were in school. I went to sleep so I would be awake when they came home from school. Even if we went to the park or to the pond than the children were with me spending time with me.
When I had my days off. We would go roller skating, swimming or go to the children's museum which was free with the first three children. With the last three it
was not free anymore.
If there was a good movie playing we would go to the movies. Or rent some movies and have pizza night.
When you have children you do not want to lose any of the time that you have with them. Even a walk to 7/11 for a hotdog and big gulp was fun for my children.
You can never get back the time that you were to busy to spend with your children.
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@MarieCoyle (36141)
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16 Oct
I did a lot with my children. I planned my work vacations to coincide with their time...always took off between Christmas and New Years, so we could do things together. We did things in the summer, too, and I saved the rest of my vacation for that time. I took them so many places and we made a lot of memories. They often mention many of the things we did, and how much fun it was, so I am very glad I spent the time with them. They grow too fast, and you can't put children on a shelf for later--you have to enjoy the moments!
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@kaylachan (67831)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Oct
I don't and never had kids. But I do understand what you're saying.
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@kaylachan (67831)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Oct
@jstory07 I cut myself off from my toxic family years ago for my own personal safety. I'm not proud of it, but safety first. So, currently no children in my life. But, that doesn't mean I don't understand. When George was working, I treasured everything we did. From trips to the grocery store or doctor's office, to sleeping in bed. Since his return from the hospital, I've made more of an effort to go to bed the same time he does. I can't go to bed before he does, because he often needs help into bed, but I'm not up all night like I used to be.
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@arunima25 (87718)
• Bangalore, India
16 Oct
You have said it so right. I am happy that I consciously did that. Now, my daughters are adults. But still, I make sure that I spend time with them when they are at home. Life gets too busy, one has to consciously put effort to make time for these precious memories.
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@arunima25 (87718)
• Bangalore, India
17 Oct
@jstory07 Yes. Time flies. They grow so fast and leave your nest. I can't believe that my daughters are 20 and 18. I feel that they should have stayed children for a little longer 
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@abhi_bangal (5031)
• Ahmednagar, India
17 Oct
You definitely are a family person, I must say. And these things is what keeps the family together and united. It was really a pleasure to know what you do for the family. Too good!
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@abhi_bangal (5031)
• Ahmednagar, India
18 Oct
@jstory07 What does a mother want more than having her children settled in life? And you said your children are all doing good now, is a very satisfactory statement coming out from the heart of mother. 
@thelme55 (76843)
• Germany
17 Oct
I agree with you. Spend time with your children. When they become adult, they have lesser time to spend with you because they have their own lives and jobs. I am glad I spent a lot of my time with my son before he got busy with his job and got married.
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@anya12adwi (7889)
• India
16 Oct
And also not to forget oneself while giving time to others!!
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@anya12adwi (7889)
• India
17 Oct
@jstory07 That should be credited to you too! You are fun exciting engaging and responsible parent!
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@LindaOHio (175468)
• United States
17 Oct
You have 6 children? Wow! Have a good day.
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@RevivedWarrior (1782)
• India
18 Oct
We are never busy for our family and we should never be. Any priorities are all gone when it is family. I believe in the same principles as you do. And the moments and memories are what we are here to create. We have a finite life and it is more meaningful when we spend time with ones we love . I have always assured of giving my time to family and use my other spare times diligently and more producivity on those to get things cleared. There are few who could priortize over family. Perhaps they have their reasons or would understand what they miss at a later stage. Thanks for the inputs. Enjoy the day and weekend!
@snowy22315 (179131)
• United States
17 Oct
Yes, kids remember when you did or didn't spend time with them.
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@jstory07 (139223)
• Roseburg, Oregon
17 Oct
Yes they do mine told me they were glad that I did and spend time with their children.
@allknowing (134555)
• India
17 Oct
Relaxing is a must and there are several ways of doing it
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@luisadannointed (5651)
• Philippines
17 Oct
I agree again. We should enjoy every moment of our time, and spend it to our loved ones, and just spend it with a purpose and maximize what we have for the time being. We are not getting any younger we must do everything we can while we can. God bless.
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@jstory07 (139223)
• Roseburg, Oregon
17 Oct
I enjoy every minute of the day with my husband. We do something fun every week.
@wolfgirl569 (104582)
• Marion, Ohio
16 Oct
I liked working nights as I could spend time with my boys easily.
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@jstory07 (139223)
• Roseburg, Oregon
19 Oct
I am going to Washington over Halloween weekend to see my three youngest great grandchildren. One was born last month and I have not seen her yet.
@Shiva49 (26616)
• Singapore
17 Oct
My life revolved around my son when he was born after fourteen years of our marriage.
It proved precious as he left home for overseas education and work when he turned sixteen.
I recall those times of bonding all the time.
It was the most rewarding period of my life.
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