01/07/2026
As a mom and a child care provider, I have the blessing of having my baby within my sight throughout the day. However, with that comes the reality that I’m not always able to give her one-on-one attention, as I work hard to ensure each child in my care receives a bit of individual attention daily.
That’s why in the evenings, once the day is done, we are intentional about how we spend our time together. Whether it’s bath time or dinner time, I make a conscious effort to keep her engaged—not with a tablet or device, but by being fully present, mentally and physically, in that moment with her.
You see, children don’t remember money or material things. What they remember is time—and how they felt.
I remember many years ago living in a small town in Massachusetts with my daughter, who is now almost 18. I was broke as a joke back then, yet some of her fondest memories came from those very hard times. She often talks about how I used to hide eggs around our apartment so she could go on little egg hunts, and how happy that made her. She even said, “Mom, you always had food in the refrigerator.”
What she didn't know is that there were times I relied on food pantries just to make sure she was fed.
Today, I am humbled and deeply grateful for how God has blessed me.
I share this to say: I know how hard it is, especially for working parents. Life is busy, exhausting, and demanding—but every small ounce of time matters. Make it count when you’re with your little ones. In the end, time is the most valuable gift you can ever give them. 💛
