Where does the time go?

This week went quickly for me. It was full. They usually are. In addition to my work, I connected with family and friends. I did a little reading and writing, I took some walks and enjoyed spring blooming all around. But, time seems to just evaporate. Where does it go? There are 24 hours in a day. That's 1440 minutes. Half of those minutes are for sleep and some of the basics of every day, and then there is our work, away from home or not, maybe another 500 minutes. That leaves only about 200 minutes. Yes, there is so much to do each day, but how often do we find time to cherish some of those minutes.

Stop and notice. Watch children. Observe them in play or conversation. Cherish the moments. Spend time together, side by side in a shared activity. These times are gone in the blink of an eye, even when some of the challenging moments seem to drag on way too slowly. Usually the very ordinary things we experience each day are among the most memorable and sweet. So even during all of the "have tos" of each day, we can appreciate each other.