Son and Daughter Day

Did you know that today is son and daughter day?  This is a day when you give your children the best gift in the world:  your time.  Your sons and daughters are precious and the ability to just give them your time is priceless.  They grow up fast and you may miss the simplicities of your children after they have left the house.  Enjoy them whether they are younger or older and cherish the precious moments that you have been afforded.

My daughters and I have been making candy, watching movies, and cooking dinner for our day.  We have made a conscious effort to stay in the same room with one another for the better part of the day.  Yes, they still have their cell phones at the ready, but for the most part, our attentions are directed to one another.

How are you spending your son and daughter day?

Failure to parent

There is nothing more upsetting and stressful to a parent than their inability to do things they feel they should do as a parent.  I am not referring to the frivolous crap like buying them crap they don't need and probably don't deserve.  I am referring to things as simple as being able to afford to find transportation to a doctor's appointment, getting them things they need for school ( basic items), and other areas such as this.  Regardless to how strong and capable you are, when you are faced with the reality of not being able to handle the basics, it hurts your heart and breaks you down both mentally and emotionally.

Because I know and understand this pain, I have always tried to help out whenever I see someone in one of these situations (if I am able) because it does make all the difference in the world.  I don't have much, but there are times when you need to be a blessing in someone else's life.