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It seems lately the value and essence of time has really hit me hard.  I had an uncle pass away suddenly this last fall.  When things like this happen, it always seems a self check occurs and is necessary.  Life is so busy and the every day things take over sometimes.  But, is that what we should be focusing our time on?  The easy answer is no.  The hard thing is to actually change and do something about it.

As the New Year approached this year, I found myself thinking about what resolution I should focus on. The start of a new year is always full of hope and possibilities and in a sense, starting over.  I started to think about losing weight, exercising, and eating right, as I have most years.  That is definitely important stuff, and things I should be doing anyway, every day.

I then started to think about time.  How time has flown.  How times will be changing soon.  How precious time is.  There are days I think I have done nothing with my time but run in circles around the house chasing, disciplining, and picking up after little ones.  What should I be doing with my time?

In the fall, my oldest, Aiden, will be going to kindergarten.  If you asked me a year ago, I was so ready for those days to begin.  But, recently, it hit me that all too soon, he will be gone to school all day.  I think I took for granted a little the time I had with him and that those days of him going to school all day were so far away.  That time is slipping away.  When he asks me to play farm, or legos, my answer is yes.  I am taking the time with him.

Before Christmas, I bought my 3 year old daughter a new pair of black pants.  She wears a size 3, the store only had a size 4, and I got them anyway.  I needed something to go with her red shirt and Christmas bow.  I know, silly, but that’s the truth.   All the time, I was thinking, these are going to be way too big.  Well, they fit, they fit great.  Time is going by way too fast; my little girl is not so little!  I am taking the time with her too.  This morning, when she asked me to play a game with her, the answer was yes.  I enjoyed coffee and Candy land with my daughter, what a great way to start the day.

I am being resolute in spending time with loved ones this year and sincerely hope you too can find the time to do what you love.  I wish you all the best in 2010.

About the author: Kristi Weeks

Kristi Weeks is mom to a busy 5 year old boy Aiden, and a busy 2 year old girl, Brynn. She and her wonderful husband, Ryan live and farm in Juniata, NE. She cherishes getting to be a stay at home mom and having the opportunity to help out on the farm and be with her kids all day. Krisit is also the co-coordinator of the Hastings MOPS(mothers of preschoolers) group and she and Ryan stay active with Adams County Farm Bureau and Nebraska Farm Bureau. Kristi enjoys working out, finding new recipes, spending time with family and friends, golf and Husker football.