Parenting is rough. And the bummer is, kids have the ability to remember. Right now, while it is hard, they are building memories. Now I don't mean to throw a big ol' guilt trip on you but what are your child's memories today, last week? What will they remember about this summer? A young man I have known all his life with a family of his own, made a comment that he wasn't camping with his family because it was too hard. (editors note: crap...I say this! arg!) This was a boy that I personally accompanied on countless camping trips throughout his childhood. His mom and I worked really hard to pull off those trips. Camping isn't fun! The Children's Festival isn't fun. Going to the fair and riding rides.... guess what? Isn't fun!!...Unless you are a kid. Times are hard and going and doing the simplest things can be a monumentally expense; but a blanket and some clothes pins can make a tent in the backyard, or if your'e a big chicken it also makes a great tent in the living room. It doesn't matter what you do, just do something with your kids that includes laughing together. Make them know you want to hang out and play with them. Don't send them out the door with a popsicle, grab one for yourself and sit in the wading pool with them. Make a memory. Why? you ask... Because tomorrow will be too late and..... Because I said so!