of Leaves and Vacations

Last 5 days or so that I have been home due to my wife's surgery have been an eyeopener in terms of my "relationship" with my family.Due to her illness, we could not go out .. Even for a dinner.. Which meant 24 hours at home.. Except in the evenings when I religiously took my kids out to either crossroads, crosswords or some park.. Over the past few days, my kids (especially my daughter) has opened up so much to me.. Even my aunt who lives with us spoke to me on issues that she usually does not discuss..Moral of story.. Once in a while .. Take a leave but do not go on a vacation !!!Spend more time at home..