Everyday Parenting Deeds

I do believe most people perform charitable deeds as part of their daily routine. Perhaps we too often overlook these. Then again, are they charitable deeds if they're expected of us? If a doctor saves a life, is that simply her job? Today I didn't manage to do anything super special. Nothing out of the ordinary. Instead, all the deeds I can recall have to do with mothering - holding open doors for my children, helping them dress (then dress again and again at a children's museum), spending time with my children and, at times, giving them my full attention.

The project:
Being an attentive parent.

Time:
Most of the day.

Why bother?
We have always said we wanted to raise our own children. We like to believe that children need special attention in their early years. (Plus, it's fun to be with our kids, most of the time.)

Worth it?
Absolutely.