"We had fish tacos for dinner and played connect four with the kids before putting them to bed."
Growing up there were some traditions our family had. There were also routines for the week days and weekends. We would pray together as a family before bed. Thanksgiving was at Grandma's house and all the cousins would play outside before coming in to eat. On New Year's Eve we would have Italian Sausage sandwiches with onions and bell peppers.
Now that I have my own family we are creating our own traditions and routines. We still pray together as a family. Holidays are spread over both families. We still enjoy the Italian Sausage sandwich from time to time and not just on New Years. Also we have a taco Tuesday every so often like we did last year.
I wonder at times what my children will remember. Will the fun times and traditions we have kept be something they appreciate? Will they remember the relational aspects more than other things? What will they incorporate into their families?
Above all I hope that they remember how much we love them. I also hope that with that same love they love their families. We have a short time and these little memories will shape who they become.
What traditions or routines do you remember as a kid? Have you incorporated these traditions into your family or have you started new traditions and routines?
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