We have many pets that are alive and well, and fat and lazy. But, we also have a very special moose. The unnamed moose was bought on an awesome family vacation at Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos three years ago. (If you haven't been , I highly recommend.) We had such a ball we got this little trinket to remember the weekend.Well, this moose has become a favorite fixture on our dinner table.This is what we do: Four or five out of seven nights we sit down for dinner together, even if it's fast food or PB&J. (It's usually fast food or PB&J). The moose gets passed from around the table. The holder tells the rest of us about their day, without interruption. This has proven a great way for us to keep in touch. We do it with guests also. The kids' friends love it.
Homes are filled with beautiful trinkets and our moose is no exception. Standing alone on his shelf he's a reminder of cherished family time which is easy to forget amongst work, school, the house, the pets, appliance maintenance, cleaning, organizing, visiting, BBQ-ing, and sports schedules. But, put in motion, beloved Moose plays an role in our family.
Homes are filled with beautiful trinkets and our moose is no exception. Standing alone on his shelf he's a reminder of cherished family time which is easy to forget amongst work, school, the house, the pets, appliance maintenance, cleaning, organizing, visiting, BBQ-ing, and sports schedules. But, put in motion, beloved Moose plays an role in our family.
Hey Aunt Cindy! Fabulous blog. I can't wait for your book to come out. Baby said it was really good. Well I can't wait for some intense pictionary on vacation.
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Kels
Having been there for the passing of the moose or some other little tidbit (was there another item?) I like the tradition. On a different note, I have found the blog you helped me create and two others. How is that for overkill. The course is on the downstretch--only a survey and a lesson planning template to complete!!! On a third note, Mike would like to participate. Is it possible?
ReplyDeleteI think we may have started the tradition with a different object.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I mailed Mike his mystery part.
Kelsey,
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking Loaded Questions too.
And, tell Shawn that I still want to see her book report on KELLY QUINN.
Oh, and thanks for reading the blog during your crazy busy summer schedule.
Love, Aunt Cindy
It wasn't a book report in the usual sense of the word. I have the CD case and they had to make a cover page (which Mrs. Fritz thought she could have done better) and then they had to choose songs (real) which fit each chapter (which Mrs. Fritz thought was well done. I keep forgetting to give it to you.
ReplyDeleteHI auntie cynthia!
ReplyDeleteblogs great.
quick question.
Whats with the moose?? anywhoo
cant wait for the obx and you can wear your poler bear shirt evan got you!
bring pictionary!
anyways see you, later have fun, be merry.
Love your favourite niece,
NIKKIxx