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Tue. 11/03/09 11:42 AM

Creating Lasting Memories

Larry, How right you are once again. All that you said reminds me most of Christmas time. For example, Christmas is highly commercialized nowadays, and all of the money spent on gifts and things for our kids when really they play with the item once and put it by the wayside. Sometimes the simplest things in life are what kids thrive on. I call it the "Hands On" time. Kids that have a strong support base from both parents, and a good solid core of values being taught to them don't get too caught up in material things. Don't get my wrong my son loves some of his toys and games, but he thrives on that one on one time we having throwing the football in the backyard, reading stories together, and just about anything that is more interpersonal. I too enjoy the time with my son, and it means alot to me now, because I realize as he gets older time and interests will be much different. So I say to cherish those moments with your children that Larry speaks of and hold them tight.

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