A lesson for all of us.

[Woodworks]

Never met anyone who in their later years say I wish I had spent less time with the kids but I have met many who wish they had spent more time with them. Don't be a Grinch Rich I have not seen this before

Edited May 3, 2013 by Woodworks

[Le Sanglier]

Yawn. This has been on before and has done the rounds many times on Facebook.

 

If my son had 100 quid I would like to know what of mine he has sold to make that amount.

 

I agree, mawkish BS, that's clogging up my FB newsfeed.

[difflock]

Being at that stage in life where I am, in all seriousness looking forward to becoming a grandfather (hopefully, in the next 10 years) and being able to devote time to the grandchildren whilst Son and Daughter strive to make headway in the world.

I not for the first time (that was probably 15 to 20 year ago) that the natural human set-up is for the extended generation family to live under the one roof.

The grandparents taking care of the infants and hopefully passing on some maturity and wisdom and unconditional love.

While the child bearing age adults battle it out "out there" with their generally more assertive dogmatic youthful tendencies still to the fore.

The circle of life an all that.

From a mellower older man.

Who, I blush to recall, could have been aggravating, and sometimes deliberately so, when younger.

Looking after a clatter of dogs is proving to be good training, for looking after the future grandchildren.

I imagine.

[adbat234]

When we are all old and in our last days of life will we think "I'm glad i worked my ass off for those long long hours chasing the cash". Or will we think "I'm glad my children will remember all the times i spent with them".

 

A parents love and attention is worth more than any gifts that are given as a replacement for daddies abscence.

I had a very absent father from an early age and i'll be dammed if i'm going to do the same to my 2 kiddie winks

[elicokiz]

A parents love and attention is worth more than any gifts that are given as a replacement for daddies abscence.

I had a very absent father from an early age and i'll be dammed if i'm going to do the same to my 2 kiddie winks

 

Same for me, kids grow up so quick; you should feel privilaged to have them want to spend time with you

[adbat234]

You know youv'e done a good job when your kids are sick of the sight of you :lol:

[elicokiz]

You know youv'e done a good job when your kids are sick of the sight of you :lol:

 

I must be doing a great job with the missus then

[Paul Barton]

I agree, mawkish BS, that's clogging up my FB newsfeed.

 

...but nice for those of us not on the farcebook.

[mendiplogs]

It doesn't hurt to remind people, we all get locked into our world of earning a living and making money. Perhaps this is a small reminder that there "Is" another part to our lives.

 

HI BOB your right there mate you have to go to bath to see that mate jon