I think it’s important to take your children out on special “dates” with you. Individually, you can learn something about your child, and truly embrace the time. It’s quality, it’s special, and it’s showing interest in them. They feel special, they look forward to it.
I took my 6 year old (Adam) to the grocery store with me last night. It doesn’t even have to be anywhere amazing, to be considered a “date.” We got in the car, and he immediately told me this was our 12th date. That just melted my heart, because I know he truly love his mommy time.
I try to take each child out separately, and they look forward to those times.
I will cherish these times too, because as we all know, time flies.
They are in our care for such a short time.
Even the teenage cashier at the grocery store gets it. He told me I should keep bringing my kids to the store, because they are only with me for a short time in their lives. That was enlightening and inspiring to me. I think he must have enjoyed his trips to the store with his mom too. 🙂
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
XOXOXO
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