listening

I find myself constantly having to ask Julien to listen to what I am saying to him. So much so that I actually get tired of saying it. Then it struck me - there are many times where I don't "listen" to him. I am trying to get stuff done so I nod, say uh huh etc etc. But I don't really "listen" to what it is he is telling me. How can I expect him to when I don't.

So, typing this out is my committment to start REALLY listening to my children.

Do you listen to yours?