Meal Time

Dinner time is one of my favorite times of the day--usually. I love that we come together and talk and eat, even though it can get a little hectic and messy. I hope that we continue to share family meals together as Gracie grows up and she recognizes how important family time is. Who knows maybe we'll adopt one of those hokey family rituals you hear about, like, each member has to share 3 positive things about their day and 3 negative things.
Studies prove that spending at least 4 days a week around the family dinner table lessens the likelihood that your children will get involved in drugs or alcohol. It makes sense, talking things out and sharing are a great way to reinforce your family's bond, making it harder for outside forces to seep in.
I want to take it one step further in this house though. I would like to see us eat together at least 2 meals a day 6 times a week. Sometimes things get crazy around here, and it is easy to eat our dinner or breakfast in front of the TV. Not anymore, our time together is important, and I don't want to sacrifice anymore of it to the electronic "idiot box."
Family Day, September 26th, take the pledge
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