Treasuring Every Moment I Get with My Growing Kids
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However, it's not as easy to seize my children and go to events anymore. They're getting older, and they are obviously NOT as enthused in hanging out with old mama. It takes a lot of convincing. I get it, though, but I continue to have them join me because I know they will enjoy themselves anyway. And 95% of the time, I'm right! 5% of the mistake is from how exhausted they are from school, and here I am dragging them to an event, and they still have homework to get done. I feel terrible, but I also know that they can learn more from exposure and experience.
My middle boy, Matthew, is the hardest to persuade and take along. He's canceled on me a couple of times before, but I still insist that he join me whenever an invite to bring someone with pops up. He went with me this time to the Djembe! Show (link to my Chicagonista write-up if you're interested in learning more) and judging from his participation in the drumming and after-show critiques; I know deep down how much he appreciated being there. I hope he'll join me soon at another event.
I cherish every moment I spend time with each of my children.
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