After my last post I started thinking about a book that I came across last fall. A group of moms from
Micah’s school got together for coffee and muffins and the director of the school read this story to us. It is actually a children’s book but it is also a great book for moms. Until yesterday I couldn’t remember the name of the book or the author, but was able to find it after a quick search on Amazon. The name of the book is Let Me Hold You Longer by Karen Kingsbury. I’m not great at effectively summarizing books so read this summary on Karen’s website along with her story of how this book came to be. Keep the tissue handy! When I first heard this book I am pretty sure there was not a dry eye in the room. It is a beautiful reminder of how quickly our kiddos grow up, but with a little twist. Instead of merely enjoying and savoring all the “firsts” our kids accomplish, she encourages us to slow down enough to recognize and savor their “lasts” as well.
Motherhood
February 8, 2008
February 7, 2008
Lately I have been noticing how often the kiddos, especially the girls, ask me to color or play a game with them and I tell them I am too busy or to wait a while. But more often than not, time gets away and “a while” passes, they have moved on to other things, and the moment is gone. As I was coloring with the girls yesterday morning I was thinking about all this and I decided to make more of an effort to take a break from my “important” tasks and spend some extra time in play with them. I don’t want my children growing up thinking that laundry or dishes or vacuuming or the computer are more important than they are. And really, isn’t it true that for the most part children don’t expect us to spend every waking moment with them? But they need those moments (and so do I) to have fun sharing in something together. Taking some moments throughout the day to read a book, color a picture, or play a game is good for everyone. So I am going to stop and smell the crayons, or puzzle, or book more often and have some fun!
