The boys are off college for winter break this week, so we’ve been spending a LOT of time collectively. Even throughout common weeks, I’ve them 75% of the time in our custody settlement, so the three of us have developed plenty of little rituals and goofy inside jokes.
(As I discussed earlier than, one factor that has shocked me about divorce is the all-or-nothingness of parenting. Earlier than, with two mother and father in the home, I may maintain working late if I wanted to, or take an impromptu night stroll, however now, when I’ve the youngsters, I’m absolutely “on.” After which, after they’re with Alex, I’ve whole free days, which is bizarre/cool and nonetheless feels new to me — for instance, I’ve seen so many humorous performs, like this, this and this.)
So, this week, the boys and I went to dinner with our pal Grace, and whereas we waited for our meals, we performed the funniest easy recreation. As a gaggle, you attempt to rely to twenty, and anybody can name out every quantity, however two folks can’t say the quantity on the identical time. So, for instance, in our recreation, Toby stated, “one,” after which all of us appeared round nervously till Anton known as out, “two!” after which I shortly stated, “three” earlier than anybody else did, after which Grace and Anton stated, “4” on the identical time, and we needed to begin over. Make sense?
My pal Selena (left), who initially taught us the sport
You find yourself dying laughing as a result of it will get tense! We additionally tried enjoying with our eyes closed (I’m certain our desk didn’t look bizarre in any respect), which by some means made it simpler? I like these sorts of random video games the place you don’t want paper or playing cards, so you’ll be able to play anytime.
Some other easy video games you’ve up your sleeves? What different household rituals do you get pleasure from?
P.S. A humorous query recreation to play with pals, 21 household board video games which are really enjoyable, and do you grasp images of your mates at dwelling?
(Prime photograph by Alpha Smoot from our dwelling tour.)
