best and worst.

Dinner time is another favorite time of day for me.  I love the chance to eat good food, hear all of the buzz about the day, and talk about the best and worst.

A year or so ago I started asking the kids to tell what their best and worst was for the day when we were sitting at dinner.  Now, it's become a normal part of dinner.  It's been great, especially doing having this be our little family ritual through our move across the country.  It's given the kids a chance to tell us how things really are, what is happening at school, and what they like in their lives.  It's been so helpful for being able to keep tabs on how they are really feeling about things.

Some days everyone has had a really great day and no one can even think of a 'worst' for the day.  Other days some people can't think of a 'best' for the day.

Some worsts:

I really miss Utah

We didn't get to go outside for recess today because it was raining

I spent too much time on the computer

I didn't get to sit with Emma today at lunch

Some bests:

I got the winning touchdown today when we played football at recess

I was the leader today at preschool

I got everything done today that I wanted to get done

I had 20 people in class today

Working in the yard together

Our new trails we made in the yard

Playing in the fort we made in the woods

Shopping for Emmett's birthday

I sold more kits today

I talked to a great bride about her wedding in Florida

Reading books with mom on the couch

Going to Asheville with Dad

Going on a date with Mike

Going on a walk with Grace

Most everything is really simple...but they make up the fabric of our lives...and that's what I love about it!

I've decided to start keeping a little book that has our bests and worsts in it so that we can have a little record to look at years from now.

If you're not doing best and worst or not having dinner together...both are totally worth giving a try!

best. LIFE.

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