Valentine’s Day Pledge
Dear Children,
Carrie, Nathan and Seamus on ferry in Costa Rica
This Valentine’s Day, I pledge to:
– Listen with my whole self and without distraction…even if you have been telling the same story for more than 5 minutes.
– Explore the world with you, discovering together – whether it be in our own backyard, the farmer’s market up the street, the mining town two hours away or an exotic country a continent away.
– Add an electronic free day (or at least partial day) to our schedule every week; that means no texting or Facebook for me and no Xbox or Instagram for you.
– Take time to bond away from work/school and other activities; just family! Schedule one-on-one time with just you (no other family members) at least once a month.
– Take a bike ride or a walk with you at least once a week
– Read with you like when you were little; we can take turns reading the pages.
All of these things come from my heart and are filled with all of my love. In just a few years, you will be spreading your wings to fly away from my house, but for now I promise to be with you, love you, laugh with you and enjoy our time together.
Love always,
Mom
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