It’s amazing to me that I my “baby boy” (yes, he’s probably spoiled and yes, he’s my only son) is going to college in four years!  Yikes.  I remember when kids are young, the days are long but the years go by quickly.   When they get older, both the days AND they years fly past you.

For me, it is the #1 reason to be an entrepreneur and work from home.  With good boundaries, you can set firm “work hours” based on YOUR schedule- which includes the needs of your family.  It has been hard, at times, to set those boundaries- especially when my kids are wanting my time and I can’t give it to them.  However, that challenge is greatly offset by the rich rewards of being financially independent, spending my own money on my values, modeling self-sufficiency for my son and daughters, and the tremendous fulfillment of running a business I genuinely love.

So, remember, time flies by… It’s a reminder to me to cherish my time with my children AND live my life so I am fulfilled and happy.