I recently read that there are only 940 weekends from the time your child is born until the time they turn 18. I think this was meant to pack a punch and it sure did for me.
I began to think about how the days can be long but at the same time the moments are fleeting. I cannot say that I will be able to make the most of every single moment because I am not perfect, I have a smartphone that I lose myself in, I don’t always have quite enough patience as is required for that day, and sometimes I just don’t get enough sleep to be as happy as I want. BUT, reflecting on this I realized there are things I want to do for my kids every day. And if at some point over the course of a day I can spend a few minutes here and there to achieve these I think my kids will look back and know that I loved them and cherished them. I believe they will think of those 18 years with a sense of fondness, and even though, by that point they will have long ago figured out my imperfections, I might just be the perfect mom in their eyes.
10 Things I want to do for my kids each and every day
- Tell them “I love you”
- Make them laugh
- Encourage them on something they are good at
- Give them a hug
- Compliment them on something
- Challenge them to get better at something they are working on
- Be empathetic to their feelings
- Have patience
- Spend at least a few minutes with my attention solely on each kid
- Do something with them… not just with them there, but engaged together.
What so you think? How do you make the most of such little time?
Leah Davidson says
I love this! What a great reminder of the little things that added up together make all the difference in your child and your relationship with them!
Kimber says
Thank you for the note Leah! Sometimes you get a reminder how little time you really do have and it is a great opportunity to stop and really think about what matters!
Michelle says
This is such a wonderful reminder of the little things in life that truly matter the most!! Sharing!
Kimber says
Thanks Michelle! I wrote it as a reminder to myself as much as anything!
TheSITSGirls says
This is such a cute post! Thank you for sharing…
Kimber says
SO glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by!
Adrienne says
Simple, yet much needed reminders! Thanks!
Kimber says
Sometimes it is the simplest things that can get overlooked!
Jen @ PinKWhen says
I love all of those, and such great reminders! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Kimber says
It is so simple yet powerful!
Wanda Rawlins says
This is another great resource for all parents, grandparents and moms, or mothers to be. Thanks for sharing this wonderful list of reminders.
Wanda Rawlins says
Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our busy lives, like work schedules and sometimes just little things take up most of our times and we forget to take care of these little things that matter the most in each child’s life. I put together this little booklet for just this reason, my manager and his wife put this together and now I’m trying to get it into the hands of all family’s with children, we really need to document these things for our children as they mature and look back throughout their lives. It would mean alot if some of you ladies would just take a look at it and let me know what you think.
Kimber says
Thank you Wanda! Your kind words are appreciated!
Sheila Skillingstead says
Reminders of how to reach out to your children, or others is so necessary. Thanks for the list. I’m going to make my own list for my granddaughter. Enjoy your SITS Day.
Kimber says
Thanks Sheila! I know I need the reminders daily 🙂
AwesomelyOZ says
This is a great list! My son is 6 and sometimes I just run ragged all day, especially when getting off work – sometimes we forget its the simplest things we can do for our kids that make the biggest difference down the road. 🙂 Have a great one Kimber! -Iva
Kimber says
Thanks Iva! I am right there with you! I apprecaite the kind words!
another jennifer says
These 10 things are perfect. Such a great reminder!
Kimber says
Thanks Jennifer! I need the reminder daily 🙂
Beth says
Stopping by from SITS. I love the simplicity yet the importance of this list. I think parents being mindful – staying in the moment rather than focusing on the to-do list for the future benefits kids as well. Plus, it’s a great way to make sure not to miss out on their short childhood. Great list!
Kimber says
Thank you Beth! Well said. The daily grind can get the best of me at times so I like to refer to this list to remember what really matters.