You can be physically present and still not make a positive contribution to your children. You can be there, but not be all there. Your mind can be a million miles away, your energy and your ambitions drained by other pursuits. You can focus your attention on your "do list," the television, a good book, or decorating your home, and be oblivious to your child's needs. You may be too busy or too preoccupied to make a significant difference.
- A Mother's Heart: A Look at Values, Vision, and Character for the Christian Mother
"Rings and jewels are not gifts, but apologies for gifts. The only true gift is a portion of thyself."
-Emerson
