Every time I see those twinkly eyes with that earnest request, can you play with me, an inner struggle triggers in me:
I know my kid won’t be little much longer. He won’t ask me to play with him. I will probably look back and wish I had played with him more. So, yes, even though I just took him to the skating class….of course I will play with him.
but …
I have so many house chores that need to be done TODAY.
but …
There are 20 unopened work e-mails staring at my face.
but …
Look at the mess. Instead of playing, I rather clean up his room which is strewn all over with toys.
but …
The phone is ringing. Must be someone important trying to reach me.
but …
He needs to know that while he’s very important, my life does not revolve around him. There is more to me than ‘mommy’.
but …
How will he make friends if I always play with him?
but …
It’s time for his next meal.
but …
“Three and Half Men” looks more entertaining than my “five year-old with his full toy basket”.
but …
I rather teach him how to count.
I love my kid. I also like bouncing and playing games with him,
but …
Hi Preeti,Very nice thought of this article…reflects evry other working lady in society…i find it my story only :P..but i love to play with him at least on saturday sunday and daily take him to ride his nyanchi(cycle) 15mins b4 going to ofice…keep writing like this …
very well written 🙂
Ooooooooooooo!!! No words Preeti!!! We ALL know ALL of this…Still this "BUT…." remains an undestroyable fact of our lives.
I know that my son is already in grade 12, and there is not much time with us before he'll be gone for good, for studies, job, family life etc. .. still..
I know my daughter is already in grade 8, and is growing up faster than we thought she would. We still see that tiny little girl in her.. but many times, she doesn't take it so well. She demands that we should all play together… and my phone rings!! and my sms pops in!… and there are so many things to take care!! …and I think that let me finish this and I 'll be with her!! ….And this generally doesn't happen!!!!!!!
WHY????
You have definitely made me think… ask myself… Can I spend more time with my kids than I do. Not that I do not do it at all…but… mind is not free!
Preeti, your words have touched my soul… Thanks!!!! Wouldn't write much, as eyes do not listen to the mind, they listen to the melting heart…. and….
Nicely written Priti! Well done!
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