It’s all about LOVE

It’s been an unusual week for our family. Rebecca and the kids have all been away to see a sick family member, and I’ve been home alone so that I could still go to work. It’s always tough being apart from the ones you love, but occasionally this it what happens. What it does though, is it reminds you not only how much you love them, but WHY you love them.

I might complain sometimes about how noisy the kids are, or how exhausting they can be, but over these past few days I would’ve loved to have heard them playing, shouting and even arguing! The interactions – both pleasant and unpleasant – are important. They’re part of what makes a family.

So parents… Give your kids a hug. Give them a kiss. Play with them. Tell them how much you love them! Do it even after you’ve had to discipline them. If I hug and love on my kids after I’ve growled them for something, they always respond positively. I’ll tell them that I love them and they always tell me, “I love you too.” That’s a moment I know I’m doing an okay job as a Dad.

Don’t forget to show affection to your spouse also! Show love to your husband/wife in front of the kids. Give them a hug and a kiss. Tell them clearly how much you love them and how fantastic they are. It’s such an important thing to model to children – how to be loving parents.

Raising a family is all about love. Let’s share it around!

Nathaniel