My parents are currently on their way into the city for one of our family’s traditional once a month Sundays.
These usually consist of several predictable parts:
One: Parents arrive with an oversized suitcase full of groceries and Costco items. They are amazing. [Today I hear we're getting a tub of hummus, a quart of blueberries, Greek yogurt, and several more mystery items.]
Two: Parents demand a nosh to tide them over for the afternoon. I eat lunch, and they eat some hummus. [I made soup from this dinner - it is awesome.]
Three: Family attends a play together. [South Pacific today! It's at Lincoln Center Theatre, which is one of my favorite venues in the city.]
Four: Family wastes some time by aimlessly wandering the streets. [Please don't rain today.]
Five: Family arrives (early) to a reservation at a restaurant specializing in creative, nouvelle cuisine. [Tabla. So excited.]
Six: 30 minutes later, we may have decided on wine, but are likely still debating the menu. [I've already read the menu, and I still know this will be a 30 minute conversation.]
Seven: Three hours later. Yes, we’re still there. [We like to dine.]
Eight: Sister and Mom complain of being too full. Dad and I are content. [We have the big appetites.]
I love these days.
I’ll be back with a Tabla review later; in the meantime, what’s your favorite thing to do with your family?
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Sounds like a blast!
Aw, this is so sweet and made me smile! It seems like such a fun tradition ya’ll have.
My favorite thing to do with my family is traveling to a different town. I love to explore and shop and eat at unique places with them. I always feel comfortable and safe and interested in the new city with them by my side.
I want to steal your family.
Or make one of my own….someday!
Sounds like a perfect family time. I like that you are all foodies!
My fav family time is taking a walk with them! We come up with the most interesting convos!
I love your dad’s bib
I love going on group vacations with my family. I am the youngest of 6 kids and we all have significant others and a slew of neices and nephews. Going on vacation is so relaxing and fun. And cooking mass meals together is something I never take for granted.
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