Spending Christmas in the Family Roomby Mary Ann Romans | More from this Blogger 26 Dec 2008 06:48 AM
We attended our local church on Christmas eve and then rushed home to snuggle in for the night. The next morning, the kids were up bright and early and the adults teased that we just might spend the whole day in bed, leaving the present opening until tomorrow. Of course the kids would have none of that. Our Christmas tree is set up in our family room, which thanks to new insulation and a war on drafts, is now the warmest room in the house. We spent most of the day in this room together, with the exception of popping out to the dining room to eat, and setting up a miniature golf set in the living room turned playroom. We also cooked a big meal in the kitchen, so there was some time spent there, but for the majority of the day, we watched television, played with toys and games, admired the Christmas tree, and just talked in the family room. One of the big presents this year was a family game that we could all play together, even the youngest one with a little help. Soon we were laughing hysterically. My husband asked, "when was the last time we had this much fun?" It reminded me that not only have we been so focused on house projects that we haven't appreciated our home, but we need to have more days like this together in our home. Yesterday, the family room really was a family room for us, and for the first time I felt as if we really "got our money's worth" out of it. I can't wait to see how we will be able to more appreciate the other rooms in our home. What is your favorite room in your house? Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, creating a home in the Home Blog, caring for little ones in the Baby Blog and now managing relationships in the Marriage Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here. Related Articles: Equipping the Modern Family Room Learn more about Mary Ann Romans  Mary Ann Romans is a freelance writer, wife and mother of three children. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, the kids and a 16-pound cat. Relevanthome tags holidays | children | weight loss | relationships | christmas | parenting | ideas | baby | Kids | family User Comments jonesx6 (1606) 26 Dec 2008 07:57 PMMerry Christmas! Our morning was so quiet and relaxing. We did many of the things that you did...relax and enjoy the company of each other. Anyway...our living room is by the best place in this house. The wood burning stove draws you into the room. It makes you want to plop down on our old furniture, kick off your shoes, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and just relax! Sounds like you guys are really enjoying your family room.  Mary Ann Romans (26886) 27 Dec 2008 05:39 AMMerry Christmas to you! That wood burning stove sounds lovely! francesbrendan (5) 28 May 2009 07:15 AMCool article. Christmas can sometimes be tricky. Have you thought of doing an article on home swap at christmas? I think it could be useful. http://en.homeforhome.com Community Tags christmas, family room, family, holidays, home Discuss this article
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