This weekend the kids and I watched Courageous and I got the message. So often I am present, here with my kids but not fully engaged. I can not tell you how many times I have heard their stories but not truly listened. How many times have my kids asked to play a game and I replied, "not now, but maybe later." Translation: Probably not going to happen. I hope those aren't the memories I am making as a parent. Today, I decided to do something out of character. Once I decided my house was "clean enough," I grabbed a Nerf gun and got involved in a Nerf War with my kids and the neighbor kids. I wish I was able to catch a photo of my son's wide eyes when he saw me appear with a Nerf gun, ready to play. I did capture a few shots and hopefully made a positive memory. Hopefully I will remember to do this more often as this is the most important job I have...shaping my children's lives and future.
Watch The Mommy Memory: Nerf War Surprise
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