I’ve noticed that there are so many families that don’t make it a habit of eating together in the evening. Sometimes we have so much going on that we don’t have time to sit, talk and share a nice meal. Ergo, we have too many families eating food out and not getting proper nutrition, not to mention the connection that you get when you share that time together, talking about your day and what’s going on in your lives.
So, I’m bringing it back! We usually eat dinner together anyway, but there’s a special dinner that I want to celebrate – Sunday dinner. I like the idea that no matter what’s going on, we get together on Sunday evening for a comforting, family meal. As big B grows up, I think this tradition will keep us close and connected. We’ve been doing this for the last few weeks, and I love it! I get to spend some quality time cooking in the kitchen, and my family gets a special dinner. This week – white beans n rice! We splurge and have an actual dessert at the end, which is usually planned by me. Apple crisp (which also happens to be my favorite dessert – like EVER!!).
Anyone else do something like this?
Life Without Diving 
Oct 14, 2010 @ 09:21:16
The Breath You Take
He looks up from second base dad’s up in the stands
He saw the hit, the run, the slide there ain’t no bigger fan
In the parking lot after the game he said
“Dad I thought you had a plane to catch”
He smiled and said “Yeah son I did”
Chours
Life’s not the breaths you take
The breathing in and out
That gets you through the day
Ain’t what it’s all about
Ya just might miss the point
Try’n to win the race
Life’s not the breaths you take
But the moments that take your breath away
Fast forward fifteen years
And a thousand miles away
Boy’s built a life he’s got a wife
And a baby due today
He hears a voice saying “I made it son
He said “I told you dad you didn’t have to come”
He smiles and says ”Yeah I know you did”
Chours
Just like it took my breath when she was born
Just like it took my breath away when dad took his last that morn
Life’s not the breaths you take
The breathing in and out
That gets you through the day
Ain’t what it’s all about
Ya just might miss the point
If ya don’t slow down the pace
Life’s not the breaths you take
But the moments that take your breath away
So Harmony, you just keep creating those moments in your life, in Blane’s life, in Lee’s life, in my life, in EVERYONE’S life that take our breath away. Can’t wait to share a Sunday dinner with you real soon, my Beauty.
Love you,
Mutti
Oct 16, 2010 @ 09:32:19
I am a huge believer in families eating dinner together!!! I love this tradition Harm. I just found your blog for the first time and I read it from start to finish. I love it. And I love you! I am so proud to call you my sister in law. You’re amazing!!!!! Can’t wait to see you at Thanksgiving. Love you!!
Oct 22, 2010 @ 17:39:21
Before the boys all moved out (oh! boo hoo! mostly…) we insisted on Sunday night dinner together. But we have never been big on fast food, or too much eating out for that matter. The older one ended up vegetarian (ecological reasoning) and the young one appears to be living on turkey sandwiches from the dorm cafeteria. It could all be worse.
Good food is one of the great joys of life, meant to be appreciated in groups!
Nice blog btw,
-Mark
(MJJ from d2d)