Put a Spin on the Normal  ~ By Dionna Sanchez

Sometimes our homes need something "fresh" injected into them.  They need this because sometimes it takes putting a 'spin' on the normal in order to move forward and bond as a family.  Usually when you do something just a little differently than you normally do, you will find that an indelible memory was made - not just in the minds and hearts of your children, but for all of your family.

My husband is an expert at throwing some necessary "fun" into normal, everyday moments.  He has eaten ice cream with our girls on the ends of their beds instead of down in the kitchen.  He has also taught them how to make milkshakes out of their ice cream! (And let me tell you, they did not forget that lesson!)

I have learned that eating lunch in the back  of our pickup truck on a day when we are working hard in the yard (even though it is parked in our driveway) can create a much more refreshed mood than simply eating at our dining room table!  You can also sleep in your backyard in the summer time instead of in your beds.  You see, these are the things and moments in life that foster bonding in a family.

I know that for us, when we do something just a little bit out of the ordinary, we usually wonder "why didn't we do this before?" Or "why don't we do this more often?"

The world is tough on families.  It takes a lot of hard work to keep a family healthy and in tact these days.  But don't forget that in the midst of all that hard work, it also takes a lot of fun moments to encourage family members to remember to love and enjoy life together.

~ Dionna Sanchez loves to find creative ways to build and bond her family.  Look for more family traditions at: http://emphasisonmoms.com/new_page_6.htm