It’s that time again. Relationship success is built over time. And learning bout each other’s goals and accomplishments is one of those building blocks. As the year ends, ask your kids and spouse the following questions: What were the highlights of this year? Remember to listen without comparing to YOUR highlights. Ask questions about why those were highlights for them. What do they want to do/accomplish in the coming year? Are there mini-steps that will need to take place? I
I love traditions. They bring me comfort and I love sharing them with my kids. I enjoy reflecting on the traditions of my youth, then recapturing them with my own kids. On Thanksgiving morning, I make a simple breakfast - monkey bread is my favorite to serve. I make a pot of coffee and watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade while we eat and prepare the dinner. We have a pretty low-key day. I prepare special foods that represent both my family and my husband's family tradit