The Moments Matter
Don't Miss the Moment I will never forget the night my youngest son fell asleep in my arms for the last time. As I was holding him, I somehow knew it would be the last time he fell asleep in my arms. I told myself no matter how heavy he felt (and he 6 at the time), I wouldn't let go. And now that 6 year old is 17, and that memory is something I will treasure forever. It's often these every day moments that leave a lasting impact on our memories as parents. But it's also these every day moments that leave an imprint on our kids. My husband and I recently taught a parenting course and for the final session had our three sons come and answer questions. When they were asked what are some of their fondest memories, they replied with stories of doing laundry together, playing baseball in the backyard with my husband, and the every day little things that I never realized mattered to them. We often place the emphasis on big events or vacations (and those are important), but the...
