I am blessed with a family member who has a lot of regrets. Not so great for the family member but what a teaching tool it has been for me! Most of these regrets have to do with her children. "I wish that I would have been more patient" and "If only I had spent more time doing this or that". The list goes on and on. Although I try to reassure her that she has done well, I see that look in her eyes linger. It has become a part of me and, subconsciously, I think that I have vowed never for that to be me. Never will that look linger in my eyes, never should it linger in yours.
Pick up the phone (or your car keys) if you are thinking of a friend, you never know if they will be there the next time you think of them. Spend time with a grandparent (it doesn't have to be your own). They have so much wisdom to share before they leave this earth. Choose what angers you. Don't spend your time quarreling with your spouse over the little things, it just isn't worth it. Most importantly, put down that dishrag or vacuum cleaner (or cell phone) and go play ball or barbies with your child. Make sure that you create as many memories as you possibly can. The least it can do is give you and your children something to smile about.
Childhood is a windstorm. Everything moves so fast and when the storm calms, us parents are left standing there alone, wondering where it all went.
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