One of my New Years resolutions is to have more FUN with my kids. I want to enjoy them more. They are only young for such a short time. I want to BE there more.

My son is growing so much, I noticed how big and strong his hands are now, they are not small and delicate like his little sisters. He can do mutiplication and he can beat the whole family at chess. How did this happen so fast? Have I really been there, or have I wasted my time cleaning the house, tidying their toys away, checking emails, wishing I were doing something else, something, anything more 'important' than reading on the floor, playing games, doing flash cards and crafts, indulging in time with them? As the years speed by I want to really LIVE, really live with my little people, so when I look back I won't have regret.