Family Time by Promise

   Hello everyone, Promise here! Today, my Dad inspired me to write this post about family quality time. Now, when you read these word, you may recall nights full of laughter and games or you might cringe and think about that one time when your parents decided to take your family on some field trip where you got sun burnt. Either way, I'm here to make a case for family activities.
   Don't get me wrong, I'm not one of those people that want to be around people 24/7, but it's worth the effort. This evening, after we finished dinner, my Dad suggested that we do something together as a family. I inwardly groaned. I was just about to retreat into my room and watch 15 more episodes of Star Wars the Clone Wars. I'd had a rough day and I just wanted to brood alone in my room, but we decided to play bananagrams. Great game, by the way. Much to my surprise, we all had a blast! I couldn't believe that socializing with my family would be more fun that sulking in my room! I know what you're thinking. "Here goes crazy girl Promise, off in a world of her own. News flash sister, my parents are sooo weird, and don't get me started on my siblings!"
   Yeah, well, I'll be honest. It's not always fun, and yes, it takes time and energy to interact with people, but think of how much they've done for you? Your Mom spent 8 hours in labor to bring you into this world, I think that counts for something. What about the time your Dad killed that huge, scary spider for you, and checked under the bed for monsters? Your parents genuinely love you. Yeah, maybe you're have to watch some weird movie from the 50's (those are great, BTW) or play some game that you're really not interested in, but is it really that much to ask? Think about it. The next time you're asked to play a game or watch a movie, remember, you're doing this for some people that are pretty crazy about you. Why not give it a try? You might actually enjoy yourself. ~Promise

THOUGHT I WAS DONE, RIGHT? Well, I just couldn't resist posting this amazing song from Youtube called 'Family' by Tobymac. Give it a listen. It's one of my favorites, and reminds me to fight for my family. Okay. I'm actually done now. ~Promise