When our children are young, our entire world revolves around them. They unerringly consume every minute for many years--our lives aren't our own. Does she have a temp? We'll need a sitter for Saturday night. The kids want to go to Disney World, can we afford it? He needs new shoes so I'll have to get by with my old ones. On and on, parents make sacrifices for their precious treasures. The hugs and kisses and the "I love you Moms" make it all worthwhile but when the kids are grown, we can't help but heave a sigh of relief--free at last! Then our time comes, when we can reconnect with each other and not feel guilty. After retirement we have a tendency to become very selfish, but we've earned the winters in Arizona, the trips to Las Vegas, the dinners out. We still love you, kids, but it's your turn to make the sacrifices!
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