I have a family of 6, 7 if you count the dog.... and we live in an area with a lot of walking/biking trails. This summer we have been taking the dog on a lot of walks down the trail (not only does the dog need to lose weight but I could stand to shed a few pounds myself!). I have been very proud of my discipline in this area as I am NOT a fanatic of exercising.
Last night I walked the dog with the two little ones while the older kids were at their various activities and a thought occured to me -- my family doesn't like to walk side-by-side! It's like we're afraid to or something! I hold the dog and he walks whichever way he pleases stopping here or there and dragging me all over. After a bit though he does get tired and walks more of a straight line but by then I have one kid way ahead of me and the other is dragging behind me. I have noticed when walking with my husband he walks a bit ahead of me too - don't leave me behind! The older ones like to walk in their own little world too, daydreaming I suppose. I feel my children are growing so fast - I can't keep up. No more needing to walk beside me and hold my hand!
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You can always tell the age of kids at the mall! Until about 3 they are wandering off (usually in the clothes rack), 3-9 they are with mom and dad begging for stuff, 10-20 they are either 3 steps behind or ahead, 20 on they are old enough to not care so they walk with them again. It's progression! It hurts like hell.
It sounds as though you have a close bond with your family,including your dog, and value your precious time with them. As a wife and mother, one of your most important purposes in life seems to be your strong connection with your family. I can understand that because I, too, feel that my most important purpose in life is my family. By the way, my husband almost always walks or runs in front of me! We have a son, who is our only child, and is currently living in Utah. He is at a school for struggling teens. We are allowed a phone call with him once a week. We have been out to visit him in Utah several times already by invitation only. We have to fly five hours out West and then drive two and a half hours to see him. And we can't get there fast enough! It is "gut wrenching" when we have to say, "goodbye." The best advice I can offer to you is to value every moment you have with your children, husband and dog. My husband and I look forward to the day when our son can finally be back at home again sleeping peacefully and safely under our own roof!
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