Owl Vision 2018: Gift of Time

by Tawn Feeney –

As an early childhood educator for many years, I am often asked

by parents what they can give to their children to help them thrive.

My answer is always “the gift of time.”

So instead of a lecture, here is my offering.

The Gift of Time

I have no time for cooking,

Nor learn to make a stew.

No time to wash the dishes,

But I have time for you.

 

No time to dust the furniture,

Nor to fix that chair with glue.

I won’t get to the vacuuming,

But I have time for you.

 

I can’t get to my emails,

Not even one or two.

Face Book will have to wait,

But I have time for you.

 

Let’s sit down to talk

About how you spent your day.

We will read that picture book,

And we’ll giggle as we play.

 

I’ll help you with your homework,

And toss the ball that’s new.

We’ll take a hike together.

I do have time for you.

 

Now I’m glad we learned together

As you grew and grew.

We’re still close. You’re doing fine,

‘Cause I MADE time for you.