The days are long, but the years are short!

Winning your daughter a prize at the County Fair...priceless!

One of my Secrets to Adulthood became very clear on a recent trip to visit my daughter. Amanda moved out of state to work on a second degree and was taking a summer school class at a campus an hour bus ride from her home. During my visit, I offered to drive her to and from school so we could chat and she could sleep in on those days! Keep in mind, last time I was her chauffeur to school was probably 9th grade! What a delight to hear about her class (no clue about the subject matter) as we drove to our sightseeing adventure for the day like attending a County Fair. She joked, I was the oldest and only Mom in the commuter lane and I replied " she better have all A's and good conduct marks on her report card!"

All those years of driving carpool, being a room mom and scout leader, I wish I had been more focused and appreciated being " in the moment" with my children. Like most with a full time career, spouse and volunteer work, you get lost in just getting through each day. Days turn into months, months into years and one day, the house is empty.  Remember the days are long, but the years are short.... it is never too late to enjoy the moment! 

 " The Happiness Project" book author Gretchen Rubin  produced a one minute movie about this subject, here is the link : http://www.theyearsareshort.com/  ( may have to hit refresh for link to load)

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