Win-NING!

I like to win. I don't win very often but when I do....I let everyone in the vicinity know I  WON! I'm not sure what it is but I really ... really like to beat Tom (even if I don't actually win, I'm happy if I have done better than my husband!). My daughter, Kendra, has a theory about my success. "Mom wins at Hearts because she never gets points in card games. And that's a good thing in Hearts." 

HA! (Notice the ten point spread between Kendra and me. I think I've got GAME! And...yah...I pretty much lose every other card game.)

BAM!

That's what my niece, Emma, says when she passes the big thirteen point Queen of Spades off to any of her opponents. She is especially enthusiastic when the recipient is her mom, Keri. 

We play lots of games at the cabin in the summer. We all participate in a good-natured and clean version of taunting and trash talking- just to add to the fun of the chosen game. We tease each other, tell dumb jokes, sing on a whim, eat red licorice and peanut M & Ms, and laugh. 

Good times. Good memories.

Summer is such a great time to connect, be silly, and make memories with our kids. 

Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Psalm 126: 2

What are your family's favorite games? 

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The Partridge Family

Theme: June Unity

Verse:

"I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me."
Psalm 16:8 NLT

Mom's Musing:

     Have you ever seen a chucker? It's a member of the partridge family. When a chucker moves his tiny head juts back and forth and his skinny legs move in cartoon-like fast motion. Usually a chucker hangs with other chuckers. One morning my daughter noticed a lone chucker running as fast as he could through our yard. All alone. He needed his fellow chuckers to feel safe and protected. 

     Normally when traveling I go with my family. My husband takes care of all the trip details. When I've gone alone something always happens. I have almost missed flights, taken the wrong exit to an unfamiliar airport, and even forgotten my wallet-with my ID! There's a feeling of security being with loved ones. Stick together and as the Partridge family used to sing, "There's nothing better than being together. Come on get happy!"     
    
Parenting Tip:
Family time meets the basic needs of security and belonging. Work some fun family time into your schedule this week.