Be in the Moment

It's no doubt our lives are busy. We are called by our jobs, our commitments, church events, school events and if you have more than one child, times all of that by how many you have. In my case I have three children all in different events, on different days, or at different times on same days. It's hard to be in 8 places at once. Gone are the days of coming home from school and work to a nice home cooked, healthy meal waiting and cookies in the oven. Sometimes we are lucky to sit down together on the weekends.
Recently at a check up for my daughter my doctor expressed the same sentiments. He was concerned that our fast pace life was taking years off of us. We were laughing as his pager and my cell phone rang at the same time. Our parents didn't have these things to track you down at every second of any day. Yet, we all survived. Technology has it's good points, but at the same time it can really cause us to lose track of what really matters.
The more technology we have, the more we seem to cram into our already busy and scheduled lives.

Take time this year to cut out the excess, live with a little bit less, and find time to be together. Be in the moment so that you can enjoy your child's talent show. Stay focused when you pick up your son from school. Find out how his day really went. Get excited about your son's soccer match and compliment him on his moves. Teach your daughter how to find a good deal at the mall. Be in the moment. Don't let your cell phone, pda, or blue tooth dictate your life. Find time to enjoy the good things. You may find you are less stressed.