In the beginning, when I was a single dad, I would drive up to Sugarhouse every Wednesday night to see my kids. By the time I left work and got up there I would be lucky if I had 2 hours with them. Every time it was the same. I would pick them up and Ty's favorite song (don't ask me why) was Skyscraper by Demi Lovato. He would call it "Scottie Scraper" and he would sing his heart out. We would drive to the same Paradise Bakery, sit in the same booth, and order the same food. Then we would head over to the same Barnes and Noble, go upstairs, sit on the floor, and read the same books. I would drop them off and start the long drive home. Hal talks to me about those days all the time. They will never forget it and neither will I.
Tonight we were able to spend a couple precious hours with Hal and Ty before they head to North Carolina for 6 months. Although I completely understand that this is how our life is, it doesn't make the time away from my kids any easier. Half of a year away from them. That is a lot of missed moments. Thank goodness for facetime :) My point tonight is this: How many moments are we missing when our kids are right in front of us? How many times have we allowed our selfish desires to interfere with an important moment with our kids. I know life is busy but it's never too busy for them. I would do anything to have more time with my kids and I even find myself missing opportunities when I have them.
Make the most of it. Make the most of everything we do but especially the time with our kids. Yesterday I was 18 and in high school. Now I'm 32 and have an 8 yr. old. Time moves along so fast. Let's all make a little bit more of an effort to make the most of our time with our children. They will forever be grateful and remember the small moments we spend with them.
Love you my friends,
Matt
