Hug them.
Hold them.
Tell them they are loved.
Cherish them, even in the times when you are tired, frustrated, and angry.
Life can end altogether too quickly.
......
Don't worry, nothing bad happening here. I was simply reminded last night that life is fragile, that the time I spend fretting over my daughter's obstinance is wasted, that the silence I let grow between Craig and me because we are overtired parents is harmful.
I get caught up in the day to day. I let my connections to people wither. On occasion I let Grace go to bed without expressly telling her how much she is loved. I let distractions (like email and the phone) take priority over spending time with my baby.
Don't misinterpret this. I'm not beating myself up here. I just want, no, I need, to remember that my love for Craig, Grace and Julia is bigger and more important than anything else in this world.
Don't let the day pass without reaching out to the ones you love.
2 comments:
I will stop complaning about Parker's sleep issues. I will, I will, I will. Wow - thanks for making me stop to think about all that I have. Why does it take a horrific event in another person's life to put mine in perspective?
Thanks Ellen,
Mandy
I really shouldn't read these things at work! That is horrible - can't even imagine what that is like. It is something I don't even like to think about. Mur will be getting a million kisses tonight - even if it is 2 AM!
Sarah
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