So when I was thinking about blogging about some traditions I am trying to pass on to my girls I started by searching the internet for a catchy quote on traditions. But I couldn't find a single quote that used the word "tradition" in a positive context. Our world isn't exactly into family traditions.
I however love traditions! Just ask my husband! When Jeremy and I were engaged one thing I was super excited about was to start our own family traditions, along with passing down traditions from my family growing up. As I might have mentioned I'm not exactly all about change. I like things the same...most of the time.
Recently the girls and I had a tea party. Just like my Mom-o used to have for my sister and I. (that is what we call my mom's mom) We used Grace's tea set and I cut up Zebra cakes into mini "tea cakes" I always remember her doing this. We used to get all dressed up with gloves and hats-it was the best! We didn't dress up this time but I hope in the future to add in that part of the tradition as well. We did make blue "tea." (Skim milk with a drop of blue food coloring). I love my Mom-o so much and am so glad God choose her to be my grandma!
Another tradition I really desire to hand down to my girls is a love of cooking. My grandma, mom-o, and mom are great cooks! I remember cooking with my mom growing up. I wasn't very good at it but now I LOVE to cook too. My girls have already started "helping." We make bread, treats, meatballs (only once Grace tasted the raw meat-ewww!), and anything that requires stirring. While we were home over the Fourth of July Grace & Faith helped my mom and I make muffins. Can there really be anything more lovely than cooking with your mom & daughters?
So here is my attempt at a quote on traditions:
"Traditions are simply reliving extra special family moments over and over, so you will always have a little piece of your childhood to hold on to." -Jennifer Humiston
Doubt they will ever embroider it on a quilt!