Remember the days when you’d pop in your favorite VHS and cringe as you waited for it to rewind? Or how about those Saturday mornings spent eagerly anticipating your go-to cartoon? And let’s not forget the late-night excitement of watching Friday Night Videos—ah, the nostalgia!
What about the long lines at the cinema—back when you couldn’t just reserve your tickets on an app? And if you think about the agony of dial-up Internet, the frustration of buffering videos and pages that took ages to load probably won’t seem so unbearable. “What’s taking soooo long?” you’d wonder, clicking your mouse in impatience.
All that waiting definitely builds character, right? That’s why it drives me up the wall when my kids start complaining during a commercial break (what are those, anyway?). Or when they whine about a three-minute wait at the amusement park. And let’s not even get started on the red lights—though I must admit they’ve inherited their dad’s impatience behind the wheel!
I don’t want to come off like one of those “I walked uphill in the snow, both ways” parents, but it’s worth reflecting on how our kids will never know the thrill of waiting by the phone for a crush to call, only to be devastated when someone else ties up the line. Do they even understand what a busy signal is?
Those were simpler times, when summers felt infinite, Christmas countdowns seemed eternal, and waiting for the ice cream truck was an exciting ritual.
I hate to admit it, but I’ve lost my ability to wait. What busy parent hasn’t felt the rush of zipping from one obligation to another, cursing the clock while stuck in a doctor’s office (especially when there’s no Wi-Fi!) or in a grocery store line? I often find myself mentally calculating all the tasks I could—no, should—be tackling instead. So, when my kids see me racing around with my to-do lists and tech gadgets, is it any wonder they feel the need to hurry through life?
That’s why, with summer still hanging around for a few more weeks, I’ve decided to implement an official summer slowdown policy. Why not join me? Sometimes, it’s perfectly okay to embrace a little laziness. I hope this slower pace—akin to stopping to smell the roses—will rub off on my kids, allowing us to savor the fleeting moments together. After all, another summer shouldn’t slip away before we even notice. Plus, if we take our time, maybe my children won’t feel the need to rush through growing up. Because trust me, watching them grow up happens faster than you can blink.
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In summary, let’s take a cue from our nostalgic past and embrace the beauty of waiting. By slowing down, we can appreciate the moments that make summer special and enjoy the journey of parenthood together.