When was the last time you hugged your kids and told them you love them? When was the last time you went looking for bugs with them? Do you ever slide through the house with your socks on with them? How often do you read to them and pray with them? When was the last time you just stopped and listened to what they have to say? Do you ever build forts with them in the house and play in it? When was the last time you played "monster" and chased them around the house? When was the last time you let something slide that you keep telling them not to do?
I have two kids that are still young, but they are growing so fast. There are already so many things that I wish I would have done differently and I'm sure that over the years I will not do everything right. Sometimes I think I let myself get too busy, and overly concerned with things that don't matter nearly as much as my kids. This is just a reminder to people like me, enjoy your kids, they are awesome gifts from God! :)
2006-08-08 11:44:52 · 27 answers · asked by Daniel L 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2005/2/8a/article_01.htm
2006-08-08 11:45:44 · update #1
to justme - I think you are aware that i am a Jehovah's Witness, and I can show my kids that they are special without celebrating a birthday. You have to be a little creative to figure that one out.
2006-08-08 11:51:07 · update #2
Thank you for the moment to stop and think about how we as parents need to continue to show our children love. I have one child and we are always 'on each other'. Even when in different rooms of the house - we holler out "I love you", "I love you more'. We do many things together. My daughter is 20, but it was always this way. Some people are not as demonstrative in their sharing love. My mother wasn't. And it hurt me because I love to demonstrate my love and affection. The Lord blessed me with many, many more children - 25 of which just recently graduated. I taught them in the 8th grade and now - they are graduates- going into the world. I get to show my love everyday with my smile and hugs to my students who look for my face eagerly every morning. I get to demonstrate all the gifts I have been given and I try not to get too busy to make sure those young people know their teacher loves them. All children are a gift and we need to acknowledge that - parents who birthed them, or people who will fit into their lives in some way. They are definitely our futures and I want my future to know love.
2006-08-08 11:53:02 · answer #1 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When was the last time you hugged your kids and told them you love them? About 10 minutes ago.
When was the last time you went looking for bugs with them? About a week ago, I think. We killed one cause it was so creepy we were afraid of it.
Do you ever slide through the house with your socks on with them? Nope. I broke a toe doing that once. It's not allowed in my house. We dance around like idiots instead.
How often do you read to them and pray with them? Every day. Yes, really. EVERY DAY.
When was the last time you just stopped and listened to what they have to say? About 2 hours ago.
Do you ever build forts with them in the house and play in it? Yes, but my forts aren't very good. The doors always fall off.
When was the last time you played "monster" and chased them around the house? I don't remember, but thanks for the idea. I'll do that as soon as bath time is over.
When was the last time you let something slide that you keep telling them not to do? Hmmmm... That's a thought. I don't know.
2006-08-08 18:51:42 · answer #2 · answered by TakeMe2YourLeader 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK guys! We know that he is of a different relgion than some but he didn't bring up religion, just about loving kids and making each day count with them,bonding with them, and hinting if maybe you have been caught up in the world too much and haven't had enough time with your own kids!I did all of that stuff and now enjoy as much time as possible with my g-kids.Children are of the world and in the world before you know it so NOW is the time to love them and build your relationships. And they ARE GIFTS from GOD!!!
2006-08-08 18:57:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're right they are gifts from God. Unfortunately we are all going to look back and wish we would have done some things differently, and our children will probably tell us about everything they think we should have done differently lol .
We (most of us) do the best we can with what we have at the time and hope it will be enough to help them become wise, responsible, loving adults. Then they spread their wings and fly.
2006-08-08 18:52:20 · answer #4 · answered by kukkeeme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got a 3 year old son and he is my life. I make it a habit to tell him daily that I love him and the last time I said it was this morning after giving him a kiss and leaving him at the babysitters. I read to him almost nightly and sing him to sleep.
Children do grow very fast and I try to make the best out of each moment I spend with him.
2006-08-08 18:51:03 · answer #5 · answered by Minina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been there. Done that. Best, most rewarding experience of my life.
Several years ago, my wife was talking to a friend of ours who is a professional musician for side money and fun as well as a software developer for a large corporation, Oracle. He referred to work and my wife asked, "You mean your main job?"
He replied, "No, my main job is being a dad. I'm talking about Oracle."
Anyway, I appreciate your comments and will add that the concern that you aren't doing it right never goes away, but pales in comparison to the pride and joy of seeing your children grow up to be the people you like most in the world.
2006-08-08 19:01:51 · answer #6 · answered by tke999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hugged and loved---during lunch when they said i was the best cook in the world
looking for bugs--every Sunday after Sunday school i check for lice bugs 'coz they have picked them up there before!
sliding--no but on Saturdays we skate
read & pray...before meals, before bed time & whenever else its needed
i always listen to my kids (thats the rreason its taking me so long to finish this answer)
forts no, tents with blankets & kitchen chairs, yes
kid chaseing...'gonna get ya'...daily
let something slide...way too often, but they are so cute, how can i not?
i have 3 kids, i know what you mean...they really grow too fast...i was looking at baby pictures & cried today
2006-08-08 19:05:01 · answer #7 · answered by Cap'n Donna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I have three small childern and we love them. We sit down for meals and say prayer and meals and bedtime. We've done many things with them and yes even hugged them daily. It's a good question and I'm glad I can say that we do the things that are often asked about.
2006-08-08 18:51:58 · answer #8 · answered by Mystic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 kids , 5 grand kids and my parents that I hug , kiss and tell them that I love EVERYTIME iItalk to them , see , them and say our little prayer. You never know if that will be the last time you tell them that .
2006-08-08 18:52:03 · answer #9 · answered by vpsinbad50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice use of a question Daniel. Wonderful article from the official website as well. :0)
2006-08-08 19:05:02 · answer #10 · answered by izofblue37 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋