Take Time To Make Time, Make Time To Be There

I just took some time off work to spend with my daughter- they call it bonding time.  Not nearly enough, since I don't get paid for it, but some.  I love being with her, and my wife, and I take advantage of every chance I have.  I love the weekends, so we can hang out all day.  I like my job, but on workdays I don't see nearly enough of her.  I do not want to be that dad who is gone all the time.  Yes, we all need to work, and it provides what we need- what she needs- but there has to be a balance.

We lazed around, laughed, changed disgusting diapers, napped.  My mom came to see her for a few days, and we took her to meet other family members.  She is so cute, and fun.  I can't wait till she talks, and starts exploring the world.  I am eager to find out what she is interested in.

Listen- take the time to be with the people you love.  Slow down when you can.  Do interesting things, or nothing at all, together.  Enjoy the little things, the fleeting moments, the goofy laughs.  Spend time with your kids.  Spend time with your spouse, or partner, or friends.  Life is in the living.  These little moments... Years from now we will have pictures, sure, but we will also have memories.  Take time to enjoy the little things that will become memories, not just the big trips, etc.  And make sure you have some time at home to allow for them, and don't spend all your time at work.  Work can be exciting and fulfilling, but so is watching your daughter try to crawl.