A Reminder That I Love My Kids

Written by M.F. Chapman

Thursday, 28 August 2008

Four blissful days....four days to be reminded how wonderful my children are, what a beautiful giggle my youngest has, how bright and curious my older one is, and how sweet and caring my hubby is. Since I started my second company I have barely taken a day off (and yes, I do mean working weekends) let alone four days off. I am not complaining. That is nature of being an entrepreneur and the reality of running a start up. And most days, I don't regret it. And most days, I still get time with my kids and my hubby, so yes, I have it pretty good.

But yesterday, I returned from four amazing days just with my kids and hubby and for a brief moment I thought, why did I start this company? What was I thinking? I LOVE my kids. I LOVE my husband. I enjoy being with them. And, some days I really don't need more.

I feel lucky to be reminded of that. And I know that this is just a grass is always greener moment. That I am an ambitious person who isn't happy unless I am running a company, getting up at the crack of dawn to work out, chairing an event, and juggling all of it with kids and hubby and friends. I do have to have it all.

I like moving quickly. But every once in awhile, it is fabulous and necessary to slow down and take 1, 2 or 10 days to just be. And so, I am already planning that next trip, so I can take a step off of the crazy freeway of my life and sit on top of a hill and watch a sunset.

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