Overhearing my son's phone call:
"No, I can't. My Mom declared today as a family day. Yeah, every once in a while she tells us it's a family day. That means we all stay home and do chores, school work, extra projects, babysit and all this stuff. No friends. Yes, it kind of sucks but oh well. Sorry...I'll see you Monday."
Today was a family day. Sometimes, it's necessary! You know those days when it seems like everything's chaotic because everybody in the home has been so busy that the chores have been neglected, nobody has clean laundry, Mom and Dad haven't been out for a while, sick kids and more sick kids, unmatched socks are piled high, etc? Last night I told the crew, "Tomorrow is a family day. Everyone has been so busy with activities, friends, school, concerts, sports and more. We're all staying home tomorrow."
It was a blessed day! We slept in a bit and caught up on some much needed rest. Everyone finished their chores. There is clean laundry in the drawers. Dishes are done...the bathrooms are clean! Some school projects were accomplished and Mom and Dad got a date while it was happening (dinner and Christmas preparations).
I love family days!
More to come...but until then, Stick-to-it!
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