tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804060657049438890.post3745601609219963177..comments2023-03-24T02:55:28.593-05:00Comments on Smith Family Adventures: How much is too much?Lee and Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06827271601617255208noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804060657049438890.post-24554981705374819892010-10-06T21:52:21.537-05:002010-10-06T21:52:21.537-05:00Kerry, I have no doubt you are an amazing mom, and...Kerry, I have no doubt you are an amazing mom, and the time comes when your time becomes your childrens' time, as I have lived. The things that bring them joy bring you joy, and enough is enough when they say, not when you say. The piano is a lifelong skill, the soccer is physical, the scouts program teaches life skills, plus social learning. All things that she learns are food for the soul. Both kids will learn from you each step of the way, and too soon, way too soon, you will find that they have grown and are done with the lessons. Dinner time can be a peanut butter sandwich on a blanket at practice, and can be as important as the meat and potatoes at the table. It's the time you spend with them, the times they cherish. If they enjoy it, keep on, and cherish it. What is important in their lives is that you are a part of it. Cam is graduating this year and I cannot tell you how much I miss sitting in the bleachers watching him at first base. It was a time that I was there for his benefit, totally, and it goes too quickly. Peace and grace be with you!shelleynoreply@blogger.com