In the busy-ness of raising a family, we may overlook the things we do to create “connections” with our children. I’m talking about those special, seemingly insignificant moments that we share as a family unit. It is these things, which over time, create an unbreakable bond. Playing cards as a family, having a joke that only we know about, making a special meal, gathering for prayer. I’ve noticed that it is these things that keep us together as a family, even though our children are growing up, and with each day, are learning to create lives of their own. Kids crave a sense of belonging, and they cling to the special moments that we fashion with them as they are growing up. That’s what keeps us together.
One of the connections we have as a family is homemade pizza night. Tom has perfected a pizza dough and sauce recipe that could win awards, and whenever Kenzie comes home from school for the weekend, she asks for Dad’s famous pizza. Although the deliciousness alone might lead you to understand her desire for pizza night . . . I know it’s something else altogether. Everyone watches with anticipation as the dough rises and the ingredients for the sauce get chopped up. Then, it’s time for everyone to make their own pizza . . . that’s when the fun begins. Unique dough shapes are created, cheese-stuffed crusts are formed, and toppings are added to personal tastes. Usually, the music is up in the background, and the dogs are at our feet, waiting for the tiniest morsel to be dropped. It’s just our thing. And, I think it’s something that we’ll always have, even when our kids have kids. It’s one of the special things we do together as a family unit. It is ours.
What are the special moments you’re creating with your family today? Know that it’s these things that you’ll keep coming back to, and that will keep them coming back to you. A unique connection that can’t be broken.
One of the connections we have as a family is homemade pizza night. Tom has perfected a pizza dough and sauce recipe that could win awards, and whenever Kenzie comes home from school for the weekend, she asks for Dad’s famous pizza. Although the deliciousness alone might lead you to understand her desire for pizza night . . . I know it’s something else altogether. Everyone watches with anticipation as the dough rises and the ingredients for the sauce get chopped up. Then, it’s time for everyone to make their own pizza . . . that’s when the fun begins. Unique dough shapes are created, cheese-stuffed crusts are formed, and toppings are added to personal tastes. Usually, the music is up in the background, and the dogs are at our feet, waiting for the tiniest morsel to be dropped. It’s just our thing. And, I think it’s something that we’ll always have, even when our kids have kids. It’s one of the special things we do together as a family unit. It is ours.
What are the special moments you’re creating with your family today? Know that it’s these things that you’ll keep coming back to, and that will keep them coming back to you. A unique connection that can’t be broken.
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