What did I miss?

We are nearly a third of the way through the month of November and I don't know where the days have gone. It seems like yesterday was the first of the month and the kids were still sorting out all their favorites candies collected from the night before.

Now the candy is gone and all that is left of our first Halloween in Oregon are a few Bit-O-Honey, a number of candy wrappers tossed under the couch and some photos still inside the digital camera.



I don't like this feeling of time passing so quickly. It seems as if I am missing something. One third of the month has gone by in what feels like a day or two. What did I miss?

Did I miss opportunities to go for walks with the kids?
Did I miss opportunities to just sit and listen instead of trying to impart parental wisdom?
Did I miss opportunities to appreciate my husband?
Did I miss opportunities to express to family and friends how important they are to me?

I am fairly certain that 'yes' is the answer to all those questions.

In 7 days my parents arrive and we will start planning our first Thanksgiving celebration in a new home.
And as I approach Thanksgiving I want to be conscious of each day. I will try not to let the days fly by without notice. I want to pay attention and take advantage of each and every opportunity to let those around me know how blessed I am to have them in my life.