Learning to Share

You know as parents we occasionally have to learn a few lessons along the way from our dear children. Isn't it wonderful? I will answer for you...not really!

Learning to share can sometimes be one of those lessons. Although I really don't think it is fair to say us mothers have to learn this lesson. We are pretty much thrown into sharing regardless of how we feel about it. I always say I don't know how I can have problems losing weight because I have to share every meal and snack and drink I have (sometimes with 3 people instead of the usual 2). Sometimes it would be nice to eat in peace, but I have to say when I get that sweet little "Tank You Mommy," or that cute little grin it is all worth it.

When Evie was a baby, John Reagan and I started getting a slice of pizza and coke when we would go to Sam's. We would sit down and have a good mother/son time. Evie was always with us, but she would be in her car seat in the cart. As she grew she joined us at the table, and we began to split our pizza 3 ways. Sometimes Daddy would join us. This habit quickly became a fun family time. This family time has not been happening much here lately. We live about 35-40 minutes from the nearest Sam's, and Mommy has been making the usual trip while out for my doctor visits. Needless to say, the kiddos have been missing out.

While we were in Tennessee, we had to go to Sam's for something, and we made a point to have our family pizza and coke time. As is typical of our trips to Sam's this is what happened to Mommy and Daddy's cokes when we got in the vehicle.

Needless to say, we were experiencing the valuable lesson of sharing. Aren't our kids the ones supposed to be learning this lesson? I guess we don't have to share, but it is so much easier when it means keeping the peace. I am sure you understand. Sharing is well worth the peace that follows.

Of course this next picture is a few days later when we were on our way home, but this is a good example of why sharing is worth it most of the time. I just love the grin on John Reagan's face. Of course Evie is thinking, "Really, do we have to have our picture taken right now."

I know that one day I will miss sharing my time and meals with my precious children, so I am thankful for the time I have with them. They grow way too fast. At least my usual sharing experiences only involve a possible tummy growl but usually not. You know how kids are: like us they only want the GOOD stuff...chocolate and coke.