Dad's, do you ever find it hard to switch gears in my mind from work to home? We all desire great relationships with our children, but should we do to make some fun moments?
Often I work in my brain over and over trying to answer that question, or I get stuck in the rut of , "Let's watch a movie," or "Get a book." Both of these are good, don't get me wrong; but if that's all we offer it gets routine.
Just before leaving for work today I had two little guys following me around, hanging on my legs and arms. Purely by accident I created a fun game. It is not a new marketable game, just a spontaneous inspiration (you have probably done it yourself).
So I ran from the bedroom to the living room and kind of hid so as to be found. Wouldn't you know it the almost 4 year old and 1 1/2 year old came running and looking for me laughing all the way. Then the youngest points for me to go back down the hall and hide while he puts his hands over his face and mumbles something like he is counting numbers. We repeated this several times until it was time to go. Then I got 2 big hugs and smiles as I left.
Remember, time well spent might only need to be a moment if it is well spent. It would really be helpful to me if you would leave some comments on other spontaneous, inspiring, easy, hero-making moments. Just hit the comment button, and add your ideas. If not for my sake; think of my poor children.
Bryan
