Day 14 - Game Time

Time is a funny thing. I used to hear my parents say things like “It seems like just yesterday when…” or “When I was a kid….” It’s funny because although I do not consider myself “old” in any way, I hear myself saying the same things. I say to my kids, “I remember so vividly when you were a little boy”…. Or I say things like, “Treasure every minute cause you’re gonna blink and be in your 20’s, blink again, 30’s" and so on. Sure enough, today in fact is my oldest son’s birthday and he is 22 years old. He literally said to me just today “Wow mom, I can’t believe I’m already 22”!

My oldest 2 children are living on their own already and I couldn’t be more proud of the independence and success they are already experiencing as grown up young men.  Only my 15 year old remains home and as a teenager he obviously has his own level of independence and freedoms. I can’t believe that before I know it, he too will be out of our home and living as a man.

I was always a very active, involved mother. I would be right there riding bikes with my boys, skating around, playing sports, swimming or whatnot. I have always been a very “crafty” person and would have them help me out with fun projects at home that involved painting, coloring, gluing etc. We also loved to play lots of card and board games. Heather was involved in so much of my children's lives, especially when they were younger. (Fun fact: She cut the cord when my middle son was born)

Today, for my intention, I am going to honor those beloved days of our past. I brought out a board game and asked my youngest to participate in my “Intention for Heather”. He happily obliged. And what started out as one game of Sorry, became 3 games and a very fun addition to our Sunday. My lesson of the day is to honor each day and the loved ones around us. Spend time together as often as possible even if it’s to do something as silly as a board game together because time never stops for anyone. You never want to find yourself looking back thinking “I wish I would have just spent more time with….” as I so often think about the times when Heather and I were older.