Monday, 8 October 2007

Real Family Life!

This video says it better than most. No wonder it has nearly 1,000,000 views. Bedtime seems to be the time where anything is possible. The best tricks, schemes, and cons are pulled by children who are trying, at any cost, to stay out of bed. Someone should write a book about the "100 best ways to stall your parents at bedtime."

However, I've also experienced some of the best conversations with my children at bedtime. Having just the right question and taking the time (even thought it is our only time to think without interruptions from the children) can yield great insight into their world. Try it some night.

Don't forget to put questions in the comments asking your biggest question about what it means to be a Focused Family.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Wow!!!
The song reminds me of our house.
Thanks for sharing!
As far as bedtime goes, I find that even with my older kids (13-21) late night time seems to be when they want to talk and they are more open to opening up to us.