This candid picture was taken by a neighbor (Millie Bahr) at Costco and texted to us.... Here's why I love it... It captured our family perfectly. I think our family is a little unique in some ways. Mike and I have created it that way. We are a family that does everything together. When we need to shop, we all go. When we run an errand, we all go. When we go for a walk, we all go. When we watch a movie, we all watch. When there is a youth activity, we all go. etc.
Obviously there are times I go grocery shopping or exercise while kids are at school, and Mike and I try to go on dinner dates with just the two of us, but for the most part, when we aren't in school or work, we are all together. We try not to leave the kids home on electronics or doing their own thing if we are doing something they can come along on. I think it has made us who we are and it's created strong relationships. I didn't really think much about it, until I really thought about it and noticed it's not common among most families I know. I give full credit for this to Mike. When the kids were little, I'd get overwhelmed taking them out places all the time, and I'd say things like, "you just go", or "I'll just run real quick", and Mike would say, "no, let's all go." It became a habit because Mike wanted our family to be that way. Now years down the road, I'm so grateful to him for having this mindset. It truly has molded our family and created a strong unity.
This particular day in the photo, I had to get in a training run, so I did my run and Mike met me with the kids at Costco so we could all shop together. This picture captured us roaming Costco just enjoying our time out together. It's a picture that could have been taken on so many different occasions. I love it!
