Being On Time is LATE
We are SO close to the end of another school year. I can only imagine how every educator, student and school employee must feel because I am beyond ready to start Summer. I will enthusiastically embrace a more relaxed schedule in my home. Recently, I was attending an appointment with my older son. I arrived 7 minutes before the appointment time but noticed that my son was STILL rushing me. I said, "Jeez Tyler, we are on time" (in my frustrated voice). His response blew me away. "Being on time is late mom, being early is being on time." I had a perplexed stare on my face as he jumped out of the car completely convicted by his statement. I sat and pondered what he said. Tyler has always been the child to "rush" me out of the house when he knew he needed to be somewhere. I am thankful to be raising a son that values TIME . After that statement, I understand the hurry he has before any appointment, school day or practice. ...