TIME.
If you haven't seen the finale, I won't ruin it for you (even though you probably should watch it since it's been over for years). But, the main point is that we are never giving enough time, and you never know when it will run out, so make the most of it.
I live this way with my daughter. With my eldest, I missed so much because I was working all the time. And when I wasn't working, there wasn't much time to sit back and savor the moments. Eventually I learned to create special moments with her, and to give more time to making memories, even if it meant making a little less money sometimes. (I was blessed with an understanding boss, and had earned a few extra days off after working so hard and long.) I got to be a chaperone for a few school trips, and even went to my daughter's field day, where she hula hooped for a minute during a relay race. (So proud.)
I am now lucky enough to be a stay at home mom. My significant other works so hard, and I appreciate it. I have seen my daughter crawl, heard her first word, and got bitten by her first tooth. There are days when I get nothing done, and I know that's okay, because I am making memories with her. Even if she doesn't remember, I can tell her I was there.
Since she was born, my 10 year old spends Thanksgiving or Christmas with her father's family. This year, it will be a lot different for her. Her grandparents passed away in the past year, a few months apart. I wish I could be there to take the sting out of it, because I know it's going to hurt her a lot.
Tomorrow is a day for family. You will go to someone's house, maybe bring a dish to share, and gather around a table to eat. But, don't forget to spend time and make memories. You never know how many more moments you will have with the people you love. Give the gift of love and time, because in the end, that is all that really matters.
Happy Thanksgiving, and love to you all.
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