Spending time as a family is something I make happen. When my daughters were younger, it was an easy task. We’d go the park for a few hours and everyone was happy. Lunch at a fast food place would end up being a few hours while they amused themselves in the play yard after their meal and Mom and Dad talked. Now, with one daughter who is married and living halfway across the country and another who is 13 and would rather sit in front of her computer than do almost anything else, it takes a lot of effort on my part to spend time together as a family.
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Even if when it was just my 13 year old, me and my husband, I felt like I had to stand on my head and spit nickels to get us in one room of the house, or to go somewhere as a family. But, when we did spend time as a family, the realization of the fun we had together, the memories we created, and the smiles we shared on photos made it more likely that I’d hear, “Yes†from my daughter for the next family event.
Spending Time Together as a Family
I’ve made it my goal to teach my children that “Making Together Better†is what being a family is all about. When we spend time together, we retell stories and laugh at them anyway, we eat food that my grandparents cooked for me, we celebrate holidays and achievements, and we are spontaneous. Spending time as a family deepens our relationships, inspires us to continue family traditions, and helps us focus on what is most important – our love for each other.
I wrote this post as an entry to win a full scholarship to the Type-A Parent Scholarship from Brica, whose motto is Making Together Better. You can find Brica on Facebook and on Twitter.
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Twitter: blm03
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I love your sisters picture!
Twitter: mommysfreetime
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Family is so important! I like that my kids are still little and still want to be around me. I’m kind of dreading those teen years. I guess I better find a hobby to occupy me when they no longer want mommy to play with them!
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For me, it is very important to spend time with family every now and then.. Sometimes you will see the results of spending time with the family..
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Twitter: simplycathi
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You have a beautiful family Connie! I agree … spending time together makes strong bonds between parents/children and between the siblings too. At my season in life we get to include the grandchildren. That bonding is the fruit of being a parent! ;D
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I can’t wait to be a grandma, Cathi. I’m hoping it will happen in the next couple of years. And that will make the time we spend together even better.
Twitter: kailani
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Spending time together is something that your kids will always remember! Good luck in winning the sponsorship!
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Connie it is so true! My kids are still little but we already stand on our head to get us all together. It is still so worth it!
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Twitter: mommypalooza
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family time is so very important, i agree. it’s what makes us all feel connected, accepted, and validated.
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Twitter: rockinmama
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We have to force ourselves to not be so busy b/c even when we’re spending time together, it’s not quality time…thank you for such an impt reminder : )
You really have a wonderful family. The photos are really beautiful and nice. Yeah, you are right that making together is better. It is nice to be always together with your family and spend wonderful time with them because wonderful time with them can’t be exchange with things.
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