Hopefully, all the school aged children are back to their daily school routines. Summer vacations are mere memories and we are all on to the next thing. What is next for you and your family? Not from a calendar's point of view but rather from the point of view of strengthing your relationships, having new experiences, learning, etc.
Do you plan ahead for such things? Or are you just trying to get organized from day to day, recover from the last crisis, catch up with life? If the latter is where you "live", stop right now and take a long, deep, cleansing breath. You don't want to wake up one day and discover that your children are grown or off doing their own lives and you haven't noticed enjoying your time together with them.
Life really isn't just about a linear sampling of getting things accomplished. Life is about the process of each moment unfolding and seeing the value and beauty in each part you notice. Vacations can't be the only "time out" a family experiences from daily life. It's important to take time each day to appreciate your loved ones, your friends, colleagues; find humor or meaning in some incident; partake in a teaching moment. These are the things that matter most and make life precious.
Have a family meeting and make some plans for at home activities that are enjoyable to all of you, make note of something you appreciate about each family member and let them return the favor. These are the moments our children remember later and they will remind you, parents, why this family thing is worth doing!
Take care of each other,
Cheryl
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