In This Crazy World We Need To Cherish Our Kids Now More Than Ever

My son was placed in my arms, squealing and face scrunched. He seemed too small yet too big.

Now my tiny baby is a smart, goofy Lego-loving boy about to head to school.

He’s a kid.

How did it happen so fast?

Sometimes I wish I could make time just stop for a second so I can stare at my kid's faces without the seconds ticking by.

I turn on the TV and see the news, and lately, it’s been scary. But that’s helped me reaffirm one thing.

The best thing we can do, and it's something the pandemic has taught, is to be with our family. How truly important that is.

And cherish our kids. Here are a few ways how.

Show Affection

History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children. — Nelson Mandela

Kiss your child’s chubby cheeks, hug their tiny bodies and tell them how you love them.

I like to ask my son, “Was that enough kisses?”

“Ugh, yes,” he answers with a smile, waiting for what comes next.