of balance.
when i’m playing a song or talking to someone and my child or grandchild wants my attention, i ask them to wait a minute. when the song is over, or the conversation is paused, i respond to what they want. if it’s something that’s really important, i stop what i’m doing and attend to it. if they’re asking because they’re bored or jealous of me not giving them my undivided attention, i remind them that i’m doing what i love and invite them to join in or wait until i’m finished. i never make them wait too long because i want them to learn that i will be there 