Family Time

Good morning and welcome to wwwblogs. Today, we’re talking about the military family and the time they have together.  Be aware, you may think your time with your family isn’t much, but you have far more than a military family has.
Many, many people have a family. I’m not talking about your parents or siblings. I’m talking about a spouse and children. This is a responsibility some put at the top of their list but as a military member it must come second to your duty.
This particular unwritten rule chafes for many in the military. They’ve been raised to believe that family comes first. Yet, they must now make accommodations for their children’s activities and schedule them for their off time, if that’s possible.
This puts a certain amount of stress on the military member. Doctor’s appointments can’t be scheduled around off duty time and if you and your spouse need to be there, your supervisor usually will allow you to go, unless the needs of the military require you to be at your duty post. It’s not an easy thing to accept but you must realize you signed that blank check and your on duty time isn’t your own. Your off duty time can also be compromised too, which is why it’s so difficult to count on making time for your family.
In my own experience, I was usually able to get off to deal with my family’s appointments. There were even moments, like when a son tumbled down the stairs and cracked open his forehead, when I was told to “go be Mom.” In that instance, being Mom meant donning a doctor’s lab coat over my blues and calming my 18 month old child who definitely hated the papoose device. Thankfully, between the doctor and I, we got him stitched up and calm.
Your best bet in having quality family time is to grab it when you can. Don’t make long term plans. Instead, if you have a few days off, take the kids to a park to run and play. Do an impromptu barbecue and invite your neighbors over. Allow your kids to cuddle with you as you watch a movie with them or read a book. These kinds of small moments might not seem like much to you but your children will remember that when you were tired and wanted to be left alone, you made time with them.



About K.C. Sprayberry
Living a dream she’s had since she first discovered the magic of books. K.C. Sprayberry traveled the U.S. and Europe before finally settling in the mountains of Northwest Georgia. She’s been married to her soulmate for nearly a quarter of a century and they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren along with many other activities.
A multi-genre author, K.C. Sprayberry is always on the hunt for new stories. Inspiration strikes at the weirdest times and drives her to grab notebook and pen to jot down her ideas. Those close to her swear nothing or no one is safe if she’s smiling gently in a corner and watching those in the same room interact. Her observations have often given her ideas for her next story, set not only in the South but wherever the characters demand they settle.

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