I'm thankful for a family tradition we've sustained for many years now: Pizza & Movie Night. We try to have it every week, but with teens it's a lot harder than it used to be to stick to a regular schedule. I make the dough from scratch, and then each person gets to create his or her own individual pizza. Lindsey sticks to plain cheese, while I clean out the entire crisper bin from the fridge to concoct a supreme veggie pie.
We take turns choosing the movie, and the only rule is that we have to select something that hasn't been picked previously. (This was instituted when the girls were preschoolers, content to watch the same movie over and over and over again). Greg is so happy that the girls have expanded their appetites beyond the Barbie Princess and Little Dinosaur genres. He used to long for his turn to choose, so he could finally get some car chases and explosions instead of singing unicorns.
Tonight it was my turn, and I chose "Life of Pi." It's an amazing visual and emotional feast, and I recommend it for its creativity, character development, and surprise twist at the end, despite the heavy universalist message.
Beyond the yummy pizza and the relaxation of watching a good flick, I'm thankful for Pizza & Movie Night because it's a time that we have together as a family, bonding and enjoying each other's company. What about you? Any family traditions that you are thankful for? Share them in the comments!
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