When my
children were younger and still at home, we had a very busy household. Nothing
really unusual: car pooling, running to watch baseball games (totally annoyed when our
‘star player’ sat out), usual household stuff, full time job, traveling (for
the full time job), and volunteer work, you get the picture.
children were younger and still at home, we had a very busy household. Nothing
really unusual: car pooling, running to watch baseball games (totally annoyed when our
‘star player’ sat out), usual household stuff, full time job, traveling (for
the full time job), and volunteer work, you get the picture.
Part of my
organizational regimen was keeping a calendar in the kitchen. Everyone was
obligated to note their events on it so Paul and I could make certain we knew
where we were going at any given time. The calendar provided us with a clear view of who could
cover what for whom. Every December for the holidays, one gift I could count on
was a calendar for the new year.
organizational regimen was keeping a calendar in the kitchen. Everyone was
obligated to note their events on it so Paul and I could make certain we knew
where we were going at any given time. The calendar provided us with a clear view of who could
cover what for whom. Every December for the holidays, one gift I could count on
was a calendar for the new year.
One year,
the kids got me a calendar system. It fit conveniently on the fridge door. It
had a calendar and a wipey board. Now not only did we have a calendar to
manage our events, now we had a place to write down the grocery list. Being
organized, I labeled a section, What We Need. At any given time I would
find things like milk, cereal, someone’s favorite dessert, or my husband’s
request for liquid plumber.
the kids got me a calendar system. It fit conveniently on the fridge door. It
had a calendar and a wipey board. Now not only did we have a calendar to
manage our events, now we had a place to write down the grocery list. Being
organized, I labeled a section, What We Need. At any given time I would
find things like milk, cereal, someone’s favorite dessert, or my husband’s
request for liquid plumber.
I had been away on a two week business trip overseas. My return flight got me home late. After kisses and hugs, the kids went upstairs to finish their homework while I made myself something to eat
and sat at the kitchen table with Paul.
He caught me up on things going on at home and I caught him up on my trip. While we
spoke I started the grocery list and I went to the fridge to see what was on
the What We Need
list. I stood there a moment and read what the kids had jotted down.
and sat at the kitchen table with Paul.
He caught me up on things going on at home and I caught him up on my trip. While we
spoke I started the grocery list and I went to the fridge to see what was on
the What We Need
list. I stood there a moment and read what the kids had jotted down.
What
We Need
Milk
A dog
Cereal
Bananas
Time with Mom
Strawberries
We Need
Milk
A dog
Cereal
Bananas
Time with Mom
Strawberries
I smiled at the request for a dog. That was an on-going discussion. It reminded me of the time the kids set the table for dinner and put every stuffed
dog they had everywhere in the dining room. There was one hugging
the back of Paul’s chair, one hanging from the chandelier, another stuffed in
my water glass. We laughed. But that’s another story.
dog they had everywhere in the dining room. There was one hugging
the back of Paul’s chair, one hanging from the chandelier, another stuffed in
my water glass. We laughed. But that’s another story.
It was the
Time with Mom that brought me to tears.
Time with Mom that brought me to tears.
I was concerned that when they grew up and were on their own we would lose that connection. Now, years later, they all have busy schedules working and with their families. It’s wonderful that Time with Mom hasn’t really changed. All three call Paul and I as well as each other on their way home from work.
That is so sweet. It would make me misty, too.
I'm so glad you have great memories and so do your kids.
Thank you Sandy. The kids are all gathering here this weekend for Passover. I can't wait!