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March 16, 2005
Kids
I had a discussion with a former boss once about those things we desire after and those things that we can say go on and on after those things we desire after are gone. I mean the kids as opposed to the house, cars, art...y'know, nice things. Well, the kids are the only things in a person's life that goes on to, well, carry on your name. My boss and I were amazed that we will work so hard for these things that pass away, and make excuses as to why we aren't spending time with our children. Over the past year, I've foundthat I've stopped doing a lot of the extracurricular activities that would take that time from the kids. Now, my wife can tell you, I'm at work, mowing yards, or home with the kids or out with the kids. The boys and I go fishing alot, we build fires around the lake alot, and we read to each other alot. Memories that we are making that they can pass on to their kids. You know who taught me to do this? My parents. Here's the point: how much better would many families homelives be if they just quit trying to do everything and spent more time together? How many psychiatrists and drug abuse counselours would be out of work? Let's give it a shot.
Posted by james at March 16, 2005 07:43 PM