Create Quality Time by Ignoring the Clock


	Create Quality Time by Ignoring the Clock

missangelyss

8-5-2008 10:42 PM

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parenting, quality time

missangelyss says:

This is something my mommy was amazing at and something I hope my children will consider me amazing at when they are older.

I miss you, mommy.

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