It's a Party

My munchkins Auntie started a new family tradition at our house. As munchkin #1 is entering first grade, munchkin #2 is taking the leap to preschool, the munchkin Daddy and Auntie are going back to school, what better way to kick off this new journey in our families lives then to....... have a party!!! It was a Back to School Party. Full of decorations, dessert, and family.

This was no plain old party though. Yes, it had the decorations, the people, the food, and the excitement of my kids all day, "when is the party?" "is it time for the party?" "where is everyone for the party?" "Why aren't our 'people' here yet?" What made this an extra ordinary party, was the message behind it. Auntie picked two themes to "work on" or "keep in mind" through this school year which were "Listen Well" and "Good Attitude."

As we were eating our brownie sundaes the most amazing thing happened. It was started off by one small question. "What does listening mean to you?" The oldest child gave his answer which was parroted by the younger one. Then, the entire family started talking about what it meant to "listen well", to have a "good attitude." I loved that it got the munchkins talking and providing examples to us about what these terms meant. The 6 year old munchkin even started asking his Papa and Nana what they were going to do to have a good attitude.

If you are as sappy as me, gotta love the times when true heartfelt discussions transpire around the kitchen table.