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Another one for you folks that I came across that's worth sharing:

“Daddy, how much do you make an hour?” With a timid voice and idolizing eyes, the little boy greeted his father as he returned from work. Greatly surprised, but giving his boy a glaring look, the father said: “Look, not even your mother knows that. Don’t bother me now, I’m tired.”

“But, Daddy, just tell me please! How much do you make an hour?” the boy insisted. The father, finally giving up, replied: “Twenty dollars an hour.” “Okay, Daddy. Could you loan me ten dollars?” the boy asked. Showing his restlessness and positively disturbed, the father yelled: “So that was the reason you asked how much I earn, right? Go to sleep and don’t bother me any more!”

It was already dark and the father was thinking about what the boy had sad and was feeling guilty. Maybe, he thought, his son really needed something. Finally, trying to ease his mind, the father went to his son’s room. “Are you asleep?” asked the father. “No, Daddy. Why?” Replied the boy, partially asleep. “Here’s the money you asked for earlier,” the father said. “Thanks, Daddy!” rejoiced the son, while putting his hand under his pillow and removing some money. “Now I have enough! Now I have twenty dollars!” the boy said to his father, who was gazing at his son, confused at what his son had just said. “Daddy, could you please sell me one hour of your time?”

I have read that before and actaully have it on my refridgerator....I read it alot.

Yes indeed, hits you right in the heart doesn't it?

I've worked with so many kids at school that would cherish 5 minutes of quality time with their parents. It really hurts your heart.

I understand that, life comes at you in so many ways, I try to get ahead/stay ahead in my field and many times it's tough as I need to hit the ground running when I come home from work, but there's little ones vying for my time/attention when I come home -- I feel like a high wire artist trying to do the balancing act between my profession and giving the children the quality time they deserve to grow up in a healthy environment of love and learning....

I was fortunate enough to be able to stay home and take care of my daughter. I gave up my career and everything to do it; but, I know when I look back it will be worth more than any amount of money I could have made. I think back to when she was little and all the fun times we had. She's 16 now and I'm teaching her to drive. Time goes so fast...

I was fortunate that I was able to stay home with my girls as well. I will always treasure that time. You're so right, that time is worth more than all the money in the world. And you're right about time going by so fast - my oldest is getting married in two weeks and I still can't believe she's not a little girl anymore.

I love my kids too. That's why I'm teaching them to play golf, so we can spend good quality time arguing over illegal drops! J/K. I see this post when I'm at work and can't wait to get home. The story was obvious from the beginning (thanks the the title), but the point is important. Thanks for posting it.

You're welcome man, the key for all of us is balance I believe...glad you liked it. I just hope I can do my best so the little ones don't ask for a loan.

Great Post!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Better Point!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Christian, it's been a couple of rough ones here with the little ones last evening and today, but I'll make it....going to drop you a PM.