I have noticed lately that we can go through our day and touch base with each other, but not spend quality time together. I have more opportunities to do this being home with the kids all day, but Dan being away at work and then coming home to more freelance work rarely gets to hang with the kids.
The message at church today was about getting connected. We first need to be connected to God and then we need to be connected with others. In this age of technology- we are less connected then ever. People will sit in a room and text each other without saying a word. My stepson would much rather text us then pick up the phone and have a conversation. I myself prefer a face to face conversation, but a phone call will do for those far away friends. I am afraid though that our kids are being encouraged to interact less with each other and more with a machine.
So at lunch we sat down and each of us chose an activity to do as a family. Jason picked Wii- Just Dance, Nathan chose a movie, I chose pool and Dan chose Dog Park. Dan added a time line and we stayed pretty close. We didn't get to the dog park till after 6pm, but that ended up being a blessing since it had cooled off by then. We also went to Yogurtland after the Dog Park which was the perfect way to the end of our family day.
Watching "Time Bandits"
Irvine Dog Park
We love Yogurtland!
All in all it was a wonderful day. The best part was that we spent time together as a family. These sweet boys are growing and changing so fast and I want to enjoy every moment I can get. I love my family!!
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