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| Dinner time chat | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Sep 7 2008, 11:04 PM (80 Views) | |
| Cabann | Sep 7 2008, 11:04 PM Post #1 |
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I never realized I missed it. Tonight my three younger kids and I sat down to eat as a family. We haven't done that in so long. Usually Dust is working or doing his own thing. The younger two, I feed them as I am finishing up chores and such. But tonight I realized I have been missing out on so much. We all sat down for dinner tonight and had a great time. We talked about the days activities (mainly Dust..work), we spoke about friends and school. Then we started brain storming about a halloween party. we had so much fun planning, talking and inventing. I enjoyed myself. Shoot who knows maybe I will let the kids have one again this year ( a party I mean). All I know it was a fun time talking about past Halloweens, different decorations and costumes. The mood changed drastically in this house. A topic all could join in. It was fun. Something we need to do more often...sitting down to dinner as a family. I hope eating as a family isn't a lost art. It almost was here. Edited by Cabann, Sep 7 2008, 11:05 PM.
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| Jolie Rouge | Sep 7 2008, 11:10 PM Post #2 |
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LOL - we have had a lot of "quality family time" here this week. I am glad you didn't have to wait for a natural disaster to get some at your house. |
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| Ravenlost | Sep 8 2008, 10:07 AM Post #3 |
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Dinnertime is a great time to create a stronger family. Glad y'all rediscovered that! |
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| Tina | Sep 8 2008, 12:56 PM Post #4 |
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We always have a sit down family dinner. Even if it's just bologna sandwiches. Everyone shares about their day, etc... It's so hard to get teenagers to communicate-- this is just something I will not let go of in my house. They are growing up way too fast anyway. The family dinner & conversation seems to be something they enjoy. I hope that they are realizing how important it is... and will continue the tradition when they are married with children. |
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| psimer | Sep 8 2008, 02:13 PM Post #5 |
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My mom always made us sit together at dinner. And we always sat down after school and talked about what had happened that day. She made tea and we would talk about whatever happened. Then it was off to study or do whatever you had to do. I really miss that. |
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| Cabann | Sep 8 2008, 09:47 PM Post #6 |
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You know we use to sit down together nightly. The older boys, well got older, and our lives changed. Lately it has gotten to the point that I wouldn't even sit down and eat at night, I would just graze or not eat because I was too tired. Also I am finding I have to be careful on what I do eat otherwise I will end up in pain. Tonight my oldest came over for dinner and it was nice again. We talked, laughed and had great conversation. Even though Zach was a bit on the sad side (his ex GF told him she would rather be alone then ever get back together with him), but the kids and I snapped him out of it and we had another nice meal time. I think we all need it. |
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