Parenting is mostly
informing kids how many minutes
they have left of something.
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As another year brings us closer to another teen leaving home for college, it becomes clearer to me that creating happy family memories has got to be the most important job of parenting. Best if you print proof to remind them of the good old days when many changes of technology later shall have voided today’s digital files.
If you don’t get to print a family album for Christmas, print a few of the best of photos off your smartphone and pack a “time capsule” box for each kid to sift through with their own (grand)children later.
These pictures are from our day tour to see Dad’s office then taking the train to the city to marvel at the white marble and fantastic design of the Oculus, walking through Central Park, and surprising them with a gondola ride while waiting for dinner at the Boathouse.
I’ve been around the world and there’s no gondola ride more royal than after dark at Central Park when you get the lake, the NYC skyline, and the heavens above all to yourselves. The gondolier serenades you with his witty renditions of Italian arias personalized to the occasion you’re celebrating. Add this adventure to your own family treasures!
Click on “Leave a Comment” (top left) to share your best memory with the family this year. Warmest of holiday wishes and many more merries!
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Dec 24, 2016 @ 14:25:07
This year one of my most memorable family outings was one with possible new additions. My girlfriend and her two young daughters. It was the first time meeting her daughters. We all had an adventurous day at US National White Water Center. It was so exciting as we stepped off a 100 foot high tower and rode our parallel zip lines over the tree tops of the forest below. And yes, once was not enough we all had to go back for more and more!
The photos that you shared are so fun and seeing the happy faces of the whole family is a nice Christmas gift for your blog fans!
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!
Mountain
Jan 01, 2017 @ 12:18:09
Best year ahead, Mountain–
We are thankful for you!
xoxox