Make Time
You can’t always make time up… So just stay focused and work to get the most important things done. Then…you can always make time for the people who matter more. ~ Dawn aka Hat Girl
Tag: family dinner
The Simplest Things
Sometimes, the simplest things are the most relevant and meaningful. A smile. Sincere “thank yous”. A firm, non-hesitating handshake. Excited for the other person, truly happy for them. A good selfie. Dates that align. An even better selfie, one taken Read More …
These Little Things
All of these little thingswe do add up to a lot. Having breakfast together Meeting for lunch Gathering around the table for dinner Making someone’s favorite cake for their birthday Color coordinated gifts Remembering (and sharing) a story about that Read More …
Make It Work
Even though it can be difficult, it is satisfying to make it work. Lots of options Lots of variations Lots of opinions Lots of negotiations Lots of time… Take all the time you need to make it work. Then, you Read More …
Allow More Time
What we’ve learned in the last couple months is we need to allow more time… For everything. Groceries Gifts Paper products (though I am seeing availability, it isn’t a given there will be stock when you want it) Entertainment electronics, Read More …
Share a Meal Together
As a family, you want to share a meal together…as often as you can. Catch up on your day. Find out what is happening. Learn about their perspective. Discuss current events. Debate new ideas and controversial subjects. The only thing Read More …
What They Do
Who really cares what they do, as long as they’re home? Each fall, parents who have college kids, wait for them to come back… whether it is for Sunday dinner, a random day, an entire weekend or, (and hopefully not Read More …
The Kids Table
When we were younger the worst part of the holiday dinner and family celebrations was having to sit at the kids table. Especially, when you were not a kid any more. By that I mean being as old as 14, Read More …