Recently, I was reminded that time with our children is short lived.  I'm sure every parent has come to this realization, but for some reason it has hit me.  Perhaps it is our daughter's recent birthday, or how quickly our newborn is growing.  My mind then begins to recall all those things I have aimed to teach or do with my children, but I have somehow gotten distracted from them.  Justified or not, the excuses I could provide are endless. 

Then I realized the one thing that I can give my children that will be the most important is only meaningful, but often free!  The answer?  Memories.  When all is said and done, memories are the most significant thing we can leave our chidren.  Be it baking cookies, playing on the playset, or even just chatting holding hands at the mall - all are meaningful to both my children and myself.   Sometimes memories are spontaneous and other times we must be intentional.  Regardless they are priceless to our children.  Go out and make some memories today!