We all know how important it is to make time for our families in spite of the hectic schedules at work. The kids also have to keep up with the pressures at school and at home. Goes home, do homework, take a shower, and go to bed! Mom and Dad are exhausted after a whole day’s work and hardly have time to talk or play. Everyone misses out and another day of their lives spent doing all the life’s cycle.
What a waste!
Every day is supposed to be a chance for a bond, for the family to be happy and spend with each other to talk, play, and just be there, communicating, right? But in reality, it is not that easy.
Ours is the same.
And so, we put it off for bonding, on weekends! Yes! (Sounds like that, huh!)
So everyone is excited for the weekend to come!
Then came, bonding day!
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Though we anticipate the day we bond with them, there will always be challenges!
Can you relate to the advantages and disadvantages listed here?
Advantages
Being there traveling and spending quality time with them, is a blessing. Lots of families nowadays are spending time alone, or away from the family they so long and loved. The money and time spent with them are always worth it. Most of all, nurturing friendships, start with them. As it is often said, the family is the foundation of the society, so in this time of divorce, separation, and breakups, it is a thing to hold and be grateful for. And like glass, careful never to break it.
The Disadvantages
Because of familiarity, they clash! Yes! The supposedly fun day became, a debate on what to eat, or where to go and argues of here and there, traffic, what else? On our part, the husband always has this dilemma of everything undesirable in his sight. Though he was far worst before, now he mellows a bit, lol. And then, that starts up, the never-ending discussion of why care, (whether the man in the street or the slow driver ahead of us, small, silly things actually, made you even laugh after the heat of discussion abated) it was supposed to be a fun day!
Mothers/homemakers really have to have a ton of patience and persistence, anyway, it is the most precious of all, family.
The struggle is real ��
My family can never decide on one thing. Which is why I never go on big vacations with them.
Ours usually has this, "compromise deal" my son has learned the trick spec when coping with dad and mom 😀
I can relate to the disadvantages thingy. It happens in our family most of the time during our family vacations lols?
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Everything depends on the person I guess. As you said, the ability of patience and persistence makes the difference if you enjoy the free time with your loved once.
Tho love the moment with them no matter what
Yes and you would give anything to make the day memorable
Oh yes. Traveling with family can be a struggle at times. Haha. But I agree, It's always worth it. 🙂
You say so 🙂
Very good tips here. To some degree, I think many families face the same struggles. But, you make some good points here all worth trying. 🙂
Thanks, we just have to try and enjoy the day with them.. things we do for the people we love
So true! enjoyable post.
Thanks 🙂
It can be a love hate for sure. But, it's always about the memories that are made!
Exactly! They are the complete package!:)
When I was younger I really dislike traveling with my family because whenever we travel there will always be a misunderstanding and everyone starts to clash. I super hate it. But now as I mature I realize that I’m blessed to get to spend quality time with my family. Even they still start clashing at some point but that’s the fun and most memorable part.
I think family vacations are a wonderful idea, but they are often very stressful! Still, it’s important to set aside a time to all be together and escape from life’s hectic schedules, as you mention!