Routines, schedules and traditions

The best way to keep balance and a sense of normalcy around here is to have routines and schedules!  Traditions help mark the time as well.  A tradition I grew up with, was popcorn on Sunday nights.  If we were really lucky we might get to share a can of root beer or 7 Up between the three of us kids.  And once in awhile when I eat popcorn I think, a swallow of 7 Up would be nice.

Since I am the main cook around here and I love popcorn, I have kept the tradition going of Sunday night popcorn for dinner.  Instead of root beer or 7 Up, the kids will get some fresh fruit.  If anything else is needed for their tummies, it's a matter of leftovers.

This is not one of Eric's favorite traditions.  He claims that popcorn is not enough for him.  It is the one time during the week I know he'll help eat up the left overs hanging out in the fridge.

waiting, waiting, waiting.

He has become my big helper in air popping the popcorn.  All the kids know that Sunday night we have popcorn.  Come on over and share a bowl if you love popcorn as much as we do!