Month: December 2015

Making Memories

     So, as we’ve said previously, the living room is where we are going to talk about those things that make up… well… life.  One of the things that Nancy and I try to do on a consistent basis is take time out to “make memories”.  I think making memories is about making “couple” memories as well as “family” memories.  One of the things we have done with our kiddos (when the weather is not dumping inches and inches of rain on us) is to go on an after dinner “scooter walk” with them.  Stopping whenever possible to pet a friendly neighborhood kitty.  For Nancy and I memories were made recently during our trip to New York.  I fell in love with that city  as well as built memories that she and I will share and cherish for the rest of our days.  I think you get the idea of what making memories might include.  Feel free to share a memory making experience of yours.  We’d love to hear it!

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–Mike

Boundaries…

Bound·ary – noun \ˈbau̇n-d(ə-)rē\

:something (such as a river, a fence, or an imaginary line) that shows where an area ends and another area begins

:a point or limit that indicates where two things become different

boundaries : unofficial rules about what should not be done : limits that define acceptable behavior.

— Thank you Merriam-Webster

     In this area of our Family Room we are going to touch on that last little line up there that statesunofficial rules about what should not be done : limits that define acceptable behavior”. I have to ask each of you out there that are reading this… has an X ever done something that would qualify as a violation of “boundaries” in your world? I know we have, and this is the section where we will share those stories and we hope that you will share yours.

Nancy & Mike

Inlaws & Outlaws

     Very often when one finds that very special someone and decides to get re-married (or married for that matter) the thought of that special someone’s extended family being included in the package, to an extent, generally doesInlaws & Outlaws not enter into the equation.  Now imagine for a moment multiple sets of inlaws, some you are no longer technically family with, being a part of your life.  Just because a marriage might end does not necessarily mean a relationship with other family members of ones former spouse ends.  In this section we will talk about those relationships both old and new that come with marrying that certain someone special.  It can get a bit complicated and at times downright funny.  Have a story to share that relates to this subject?  If you have a funny or heartwarming story about your inlaws or “outlaws” leave us your story today through a comment.

Nancy & Mike