[CHAT] We are family
They say blood is thicker than water, and that you cant choose your family. This week we’re getting together to talk about the uniqueness of families in this day and age and to share your stories good, bad or embarrassing about your family. With school and uni holidays just beginning, perhaps you’re already a little overwhelmed by the family..
Love them or hate them, we all have family. They can drive us crazy on those days when we want to sleep in, but dad wants to mow the lawn. But they can also be the ones that are around every single day no matter what, to help you and support you. The age old idea of a nuclear family with a mum, dad and two kids is out the door. These days we have foster children, adopted children; we have family friends that live with us and friends who have turned into family. So what we want to talk about on Monday is how unique and different your family is and why it’s so important to value them- no matter how much they drive you crazy.
This Monday come join myself and @SJG to talk about your family and what makes them unique. Learn tips on how to deal with tricky situations or ways to re-spark that lost family spirit.
@N1ghtW1ng how good is frozen!! i love it almost as much as lord of the rings haha, im actually looking at some of the figurines i bought of characters when i was younger on my shelf now... bit of a nerd haha
What types of things do you and your family do together?
It's hard at the moment, because I'm at college (which is a good 8 hours away from home), but I still game online with my bro and skype my parents regually and we show off what we had done that week. For example, my mum was showing me the dining they renovated themselves and I showed her the costumes I had sewn for the college musical. When I'm actually at home, we care for the animals together and camp and yeah. It's rad.
Hey @Pontox
Im sorry to hear that!
Welcome to tonights session.
Im glad you shared your story here with all of us.
What types of things do you and your family do together?
- talk loudly
- eat lots of food
- go to the beach (alot)
- talk loudly
- travel overseas
- talk alot
- talk loudly
Me and day always play cards when he comes over. My family grew up playing cards and it's something that's stuck.
Thanks for jumping on!
growing up on a farm would be awesome.
i hate how rare it is that i catch up with my family too
I reckon this is a good time to ask the next question;
What types of things do you and your family do together?
My family don't do much together anymore, we kinda top the charts of dysfunctional.. 😕 Although my mum and I do some crafts together, and I do enjoy spending some time with my overactive younger brother, but apart from that, we keep to ourselves, which kinda sucks because I miss the old days!
When I was much younger I remember playing cricket on the road, having water fights, walks to the park ect with my older siblings, I loved it (especially because I couldn't do those things myself!)
What types of things do you and your family do together?
We tend to have meals together and support the rugrats by all watching them play their saturday morning sport. We also tend to skype a lot. We also go fishing together and spend the day at the dam, which I guess is the coastal equivalence of the beach.
My family and i like to have Lord of the Rings marathons together once every couple of years, becuase it is the greatest thing to ever happen to cinema 🙂 And we like to go kayaking and go to cafes and things like that!
My family and i like to have Lord of the Rings marathons together once every couple of years, becuase it is the greatest thing to ever happen to cinema 🙂 And we like to go kayaking and go to cafes and things like that!
Well... when my Nana plans things, often without considering others, so there are those family dinners/lunches/brunches/whatever. Sometimes on birthdays and christmas family comes together. That and funerals. We don't do much at all. We don't even eat together anymore. 😞 That probably has something to do with the fact that I am almost 17, my brother is glued to his computer screen and my sister moved out but is actually over here right now... huh. Yeah...
Given these differences what makes your family special to you?
Like I said before, I have a great relationship with my bro, he is one of my best friends. Same with my mum and dad, we get along really well. I listen to stories around college about other peoples' fam-bams, and I really consider myself lucky. Other than that, my family is really DIY loving, they've taught me how to sew, build, paint, play music. We are a family of many talents 😛 (also, my whole family are big Batman fans, yeeeaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh buddy!!!!)
Oh i wish i knew how to DIY ... i know about brains because of my parents professions but it doesnt really translate into real life!
batmans nice one!
@EloiseRose We always joke that we should go on the Block or something, haha
I really treasure my dad. He has a chronic illness, but still makes time for me.
I hate my brother.....
Also the rest of my family is on the other side of the world, so it's cool when I get to talk to them.
Given these differences what makes your family special to you?
I like that my family is small but very loud!!! and we have so many weird talents!! haha
lots of sport and medical/ biology stuff haha ... makes a weird combination 🙂
