They're Only Kids Once

I'm tired, and tired doesn't lend itself to creativity and coherence. Just a little heads up here.

I have been reminded recently (lovingly, not nastily) that I need to stop being a party pooper. I get hung up on my own issues, and when you add that to my tendency to be lazy (not put much of an effort into things because it's not convenient/easy/benefitting me directly) (I know myself...these things are true, I'm not just bashing Christina), my kids lose out on some fun things that a normal parent would provide or do without thinking twice (or at least, after thinking twice, they would hop to it). Mike pushes me (in a good way) to do things that I might not do if it were just up to me (my kids can thank the Lord that they have two parents) (if you want an example, remember Christian's birthday party in first grade...Mike pretty much did everything once the kids arrived at our house), and so do other family members.

So tonight I'm thinking about this upcoming year, and how I really want to do many things differently. I know it's not wise to make plans about changing a lot of things all at once. But there is a list of things I want to work on. Being more intentional about doing things with my kids is at the top of the list. Whether it's schoolwork, field trips, art, science, or tossing the baseball, I am hoping to see them (the kids) with fresh eyes, and to have fun with them, and to let them have fun.

As someone who is very wise said to me, they're only kids once.