I got my three year old’s letter from nursery the other day, just the usual telling you about days off, trips, etc. But something on the back page caught my eye, that made me stop and think.
Sometimes we get caught up in chores, work and just life in general, that we forget the wee things that make all the difference to our children. Like reading a book, or colouring in a picture or just giving them a hug.
I try to make time to do something with my children at the weekends, like bake a cake or do some kind of craft, but I need to make more time. Where it will come from I don’t know but after reading this, I will make it. Life is too short and our kids grow up way to fast.
I thought I would share it all with you.
It is a Poem by Diana Loomans called If I had my child to raise over again.
If I had my child to raise over again.
I’d finger paint more, and point the finger less.
I’d do less correcting, and more connecting.
I’d take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
I would care to know less, and know to care more.
I’d take more hikes and fly more kites.
I’d stop playing serious, and seriously play.
I’d run through more fields, and gaze at more stars.
I’d do more hugging, and less tugging.
I would be firm less often, and affirm much more.
I’d build self-esteem first, and the house later.
I’d teach less about the love of power,
And more about the power of love.
Give you children a big hug, tell them how much you love them and do something with them today. More importantly enjoy them.
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