As time has passed, some of our children’s responsibilities have faded away, or they’ve been taken over by someone else. My partner, for instance, has made feeding the dog a staple of his nightly routine, but judging by the amount of fur collected from the floor today, dog grooming isn’t quite on anyone’s radar. However, one tradition has endured: our nightly family dog walk.
When our kids were younger, it was a breeze to gather all four of us, along with our furry friend, for a stroll along the greenbelt. These days, we tend to assemble as a complete family only on those sweltering summer nights when neither homework nor rainy weather gets in the way. Even then, our evenings together have become all too rare. But this week, the stars aligned—everyone found a sliver of free time on their schedules, and an unusually warm evening beckoned us outside. We embarked on our evening walk, and to be honest, even if that was the only highlight of the day, I would have deemed it a monumental success—family dinner followed by family walk, like hitting the jackpot!
But the evening only improved from there.
We live in a world where parenting and family life are often hyper-scheduled. Yet, some moments simply can’t be planned, purchased, or scripted. After we returned home, I stepped outside to relax in the pool while our kids mixed lemonade in the kitchen. I expected them to grab their drinks and retreat to their separate spaces with their devices. Instead, to my surprise, one child quietly joined me outside, soon followed by the other, with my partner and the dog not far behind. Without hesitation, we gathered at the pool’s edge, continuing our easygoing conversation from the walk. It was truly magical.
It felt like a gift.
We find ourselves navigating this peculiar transition period, with our daughter preparing to leave for college in just a few months, and our son not far behind. Like any parent, I have high hopes for their futures. Yet, my most selfish wish is this: even after they establish their own lives and start families, I hope we can still find time together, enjoying the evening sky, relishing each other’s company, and engaging in conversations about everything and nothing. Again.
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In summary, the importance of unplugged family time cannot be overstated. Moments like these allow us to connect deeply, cherish each other’s company, and create lasting memories in a world that often feels too busy. Let’s embrace these opportunities whenever they arise.
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