The Stillness After the Storm

Well, the holidays are over. Today is the was kids first day back to school after 2 1/2 weeks of winter break. The house is quiet again. I hear some parents are joyful at the return of their kids to school. I work at the school a couple times a week and before break I would hear parents complaining about their kids being home so long. I just don't get it. I loved my two boys being home. I love spending as much time with them as I can. I know that they will not be around forever and I don't want to miss any of it. We had so much fun over the break. Sure we had some arguing at time but we would always make up. We played games, made cookies, wrestled, went for walks and read many stories. I miss them when they are not home. I miss the times that I could be spending with them. I am happiest when they are here. I meant for this to be an update on what we did over Christmas but it turned into something else. To those of you that are reading that have children. Take advantage of every minute that you have with them. Forget the rest of the world. It's not going anywhere but your children are. Spend time with your kids. One day we will wake up and they will be all grown up and we will wonder where all the time went. God bless you all and have a Happy New Year!!!