The daily prompt is asking to – Write about a few of your favorite family traditions.
My favorite is the family trip to the beach each year. It’s the time together that we don’t get to spend the rest of the year. Watching grandchildren enjoy the beach, water, games and food is a treat for us grandparents. And the time to catch up with our own children and learn more about their lives.
We just did something for the second year in a row now and I think it’s going to be a tradition. Last year for my wife’s birthday the kids and grandkids were over to go out to dinner. Low and behold the surprise was they were going to all spend the night here. If you don’t know, the most precious gift is time itself. It’s a great evening together. The grandkids have the run of the house and our own kids love being back in their home. We made a huge breakfast the next morning and continued the fun. It’s a great way to celebrate.
Over time some traditions fade or morph into others. I’ve been thinking about establishing some new traditions for the family and friends. I’m going to host a summer family party at the house. And hopefully revive our summer fishing expeditions. I’d like to get back to having a periodic lunch with my son. And maybe add a few more with my daughter.
Family traditions are great. They help keep families together and in contact with each other. No family or friendship is perfect and there will always be people who choose not to participate. But keep trying because the positives for the people who do choose to share time together is well worth it.
