Comments on: A Family That Dines Together… and Sitting Among Friends Blog Party #32

By: Patti

Patti — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 20:14:04 +0000

My kids are now in their mid 20's and gone from the home. But we always ate dinner as a family. We never got on the path of doing a bunch of sports, mainly because I wasn't going to allow sports to intrude on the family dinner hour. One of the things I often did was have themed dinners. I would do them every other week or so, sometimes only once a month. We would do color themes, in which all the foods were of the same color. Country themes, wherein we would focus on a certain country and try to have something from that country (naturally, Italy and Mexico were the easiest). We would print out a flag from that country for placemats and then during dinner read little facts about that country (from a geography game). Also, we would do baseball theme dinners (hotdogs, cracker jack, popcorn) and watch a baseball game on TV. Sundays we would occasionally have sundaes for supper---we called it Sunday Sundae. We also did something called Silly Supper, wherein you have to solve riddles to determine what you will be eating.

Anyhow, the subject of families eating together is something I am passionate about. I hope to blog about my theme dinners in the near future.

Blessings,
Patti @ Embracing Home

By: Lori Schumaker

Lori Schumaker — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 01:05:44 +0000

What a perfect hope filled place for me to stop! 3 treasured bloggy friends all in the same place! Thank you, Jaime, for hosting Sue and featuring Marva!!! Love you three ladies!!

We have dinner together, but it's at different hours and often around a restaurant table!

Thanks so much of sharing hope alongside me at #MomentsofHope!
Hugs,
Lori

By: Gayl Wright

Gayl Wright — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 19:44:48 +0000

Growing up we always had suppers together, but other meals not so much since my dad had to leave early for work. When my kids were little we had most meals together, though my husband only joined us at supper since he was at work. We had many discussions around the supper table. When my kids with their kids come to visit, we still try to have as many meals as possible together. It really is a special time and I think gives stability in this fast paced world. Thanks for sharing at the #LMMLinkup.

By: Horace@pleasingtothepotter.com

Horace@pleasingtothepotter.com — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:40:14 +0000

Boy Jaime… you and my parents felt the same way about eating together. Probably the only time we did not eat together is when I got home late from practice. I wish that I had been more cooperative as a youngster at the table. Now that I'm older I love time spent at the dinner table with my family . The conversations are encouraging, enlightening, and, revealing. We love getting together for ANY occasion! Thank you for sharing the importance of time spent together as a family. It is so important for each family member. I hope you have a wonderful week! Blessings to you and yours!

By: Karren Haller

Karren Haller — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 12:42:30 +0000

Thank you for hosting each week Jaime!! Have a wonderful week!

By: Tai East

Tai East — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 06:54:21 +0000

Great post, Jaime! Like you, I too believe that time with family is incredibly important. I enjoyed visiting with you this morning. Thanks so much for sharing and for hosting as well! GOD bless you, beautiful friend! 🙂

By: Patrick weseman

Patrick weseman — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 20:07:46 +0000

I may be heathen (according to many) but if my kids are with (even though they are adults) everything goes off and we will eat together if at home. I don't care with it is breakfast or dinner, I just feel that little time is so precious because it gives us time to connect.

By: Debbie Jackson

Debbie Jackson — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 18:16:25 +0000

Yes, we always tried to eat supper together. It is a great time to talk about everyone's day, etc. It is harder when they are in high school and working, but we usually waited to eat together if they had sports or after school activities. Thanks so much for hosting each week!

By: Sue Donaldson

Sue Donaldson — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 16:34:10 +0000

meals together are the best except when my kids push each others' buttons or I burn the chicken or no one talks or… nothing perfect about my meal times – but still, they are worth it all. and my kids have learned that. bless you!

By: Sun Sparkle Shine

Sun Sparkle Shine — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 14:41:44 +0000

Hi Jaime, firstly thanks so much for choosing me as your featured friend this week! You have such an amazing heart to encourage others and you did just that!
As for family meals, some months ago I wrote about a little dinner routine we started to spark conversation around the table. We each take turns talking about our highlights, lowlights (the things that didn't go so well) and our 'sparklelights' (some way that we helped or served someone else). It's always fun when we do it and now our kids try to one-up each other which sparks other conversations too. Reading this today reminded me of the importance of making family dinner a priority and to be sure that it happens regularly.
And by the way, I've been enjoying your videos and seeing what new and fun projects you've been up to. This kitchen set was just so adorable. Well done!
Marva | sunSPARKLEshine