(posted by Jeanne on 7-12-2011)
I?ve come to regard the games we play as the bells that call our adult children home for the holidays including this past 4th of July. Last weekend our family gathered with cousins, aunts, uncles, sisters and brothers to celebrate one another and our independence ? both national and personal. As our children branch out and find their places in the world it?s important that they?feel securely rooted in family and tradition. Next to breaking bread, it seems that games have become our favorite pastime. As parents we need to set the stage for healthy activities the same way we set the table for daily nutrition.
This past weekend, squeals of delight could be heard morning, noon and night from?ongoing tournaments in Croquet, Ping Pong, Badminton, Beach Paddle and our newly acquired Bananagrams (a no-board version of scrabble). Kids in their twenties who might otherwise?focus on?beer and cocktails sought out new games and more space to record running scores and records.?Someone even suggested that?we paint our garage pillars ?chalk board? to keep the scores and memories recorded.
I fell asleep in the hammock one afternoon while pondering which was more satisfying to hear??bird sounds or game sounds. The game sounds prevailed because for me they represented both joy and connection. Games seem to bridge the gap between the generations and create common ground for a varied group.
I consider the warm associations?we have with the games we play, along?with the food we eat,?as the?crumbs that?lead our?family home. My hope and prayer is that a family that plays together, stays together.
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Source: http://www.ziplinelady.com/2011/07/games-people-play%E2%80%A6-the-bells-that-call-our-children-home/
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