Family Matters

Jake and the boys and I are off to Minnesota on a Red-Eye flight until Monday (bleh - I hate cold weather). Jake's Grandmother isn't doing well, so we're going to go see her and spend some time with her while she's able to visit and enjoy the company. As a bonus, the boys and I get to finally meet the rest of Jake's family.

It's so sad how, in general, we never make it a priority to visit our extended families and it usually takes a tragedy or serious illness to motivate us to drop what we're doing and go see them. Jake and I have been together for over 7 years, and there is still an entire leg of his family that I have never met. The same goes for him as well. In fact, Jake, Jacob and Kale just met my Grandfather this past summer for the first time, and Jacob is even named after him! I also have a slew of relatives back in California that they have never met, either.

We all get so caught up in our own little 'Bubbles' that we lose sight of what is most important. Mostly, I think we take for granted that there will be plenty of chances to get together, when in reality, it's the complete opposite.

This weekend, pick up the phone and reconnect with your loved ones. And if you live close enough, drop by and sit a spell. Forget the errands and the laundry and the sink full of dishes. They'll still be there waiting for you. Your loved ones won't always be.