TIME… it’s that fleeting, precious thing we never quite seem to have enough of.
Let me tell you something straight up. As you get older, the roar of the crowd gets much quieter. The outer world becomes less important. What remains crystal clear? The moments shared, the laughter echoed, the memories created with your family.
The truth is, no matter what else you have going on, no matter how high you’re aiming or how hard you’re pushing yourself, no matter what the world is trying to distract you with, it is the time spent with your loved ones that will always be most valuable. It’s easy to lose sight of that in our relentless chase for “more” - more success, more money, more recognition… more… more… more. But trust me, the sound of your kids’ laughter, the peace in your spouse’s eyes, these are the rewards that no achievement can ever rival.
My kids? They’re my heart, my soul. They’re not “kids” anymore but will always be MY KIDS. They’re the reason I push so hard, why I stand, why I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty, why I get up every day ready to crush it, and why I thank God for every bit of it! I’ve always wanted them to know that it’s possible to chase dreams, to work hard, but also, and most importantly~ to value the moments of love and connection we share.
As I age, I realize more than ever how fleeting these moments are. Those little hands aren’t little anymore… they don’t reach for mine in the same way they used to. Instead of the little voices filling our home with laughter, we have adult conversations and big hearty adult laughter constantly. Sometimes I wish I could turn back the clock. But time doesn’t work that way. Frankly, I love exactly where my kids are at today… and I stay in the moment as much as possible.
Make every moment count now. Hug them tighter, laugh louder, stay a moment longer when you are tired. Because, my friends, time is one thing we can never get back. And the moments with our family? They’re the memories we’ll carry with us forever.
Appreciate them. Cherish them. And remember, your kids don’t need a perfect parent. They just need YOU. Present, engaged, and loving. It’s in those moments we truly realize what matters most.