Yesterday, I took the kids to a beach along Lake Michigan. It was 6:30 p.m. so the sky was gray, there was a mist.
My son and a new little friend threw rocks into the water.
It was so peaceful that I wondered, "Why am I not here every evening?"
Then my mind wandered back to my home where I've been working this week. There are deadlines, to-do lists and so much for me to do. Back in my pre-child days, I would have been working.
But that night I was at the beach playing, enjoying the rhythmic roar of the waves and the smell of wet sand.
I gave my children their lives. In a unique way, they give me life too.
Disclaimer: I do think it is possible to have a rich life without children. For me, it was hard to work all the time, but work is fun for me.
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My children have changed my perspective in a lot of ways. It's such a gift, it really is.
Hiya Rachel, I found you through SITS. This is a beautiful pic and so are the sentiments. I completely understand what you are saying. I would be such a different person if I hadn't had children. Not better or worse, but with different eyes. I'm following you and will check back to see more. Take care:)
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