I took a few days off when each of my kids were born, and that was it. But I e made it a priority, as they’ve grown older to make sure I take them every I various practices, attend all their games/recitals, and work as little as possible on weekends when they are home. The work will always be there, no matter how much of it we do. It is infinite. But the amount of time we have with our kids is not. They will leave home, and before that they will not necessarily want us around so much (in learning!). I say that after leaving work, 3x per week for the last two months to catch middle school baseball games, and spending my Saturday at soccer, ballet, and baseball. THIS is the real stuff. Work is interesting, can be fun, and can give me a sense of pride. But never in the amount or same way as watching my kids doing (or trying to do) something they e decided they love. Thanks for another spot-on column. I look forward to them every Friday. I hope (assuming you’re looking at this late Saturday evening or Sunday) you had a good and relaxing and enjoyable Shabbat.
I took a few days off when each of my kids were born, and that was it. But I e made it a priority, as they’ve grown older to make sure I take them every I various practices, attend all their games/recitals, and work as little as possible on weekends when they are home. The work will always be there, no matter how much of it we do. It is infinite. But the amount of time we have with our kids is not. They will leave home, and before that they will not necessarily want us around so much (in learning!). I say that after leaving work, 3x per week for the last two months to catch middle school baseball games, and spending my Saturday at soccer, ballet, and baseball. THIS is the real stuff. Work is interesting, can be fun, and can give me a sense of pride. But never in the amount or same way as watching my kids doing (or trying to do) something they e decided they love. Thanks for another spot-on column. I look forward to them every Friday. I hope (assuming you’re looking at this late Saturday evening or Sunday) you had a good and relaxing and enjoyable Shabbat.