Bonding Time

            To me, Christmas Break is not all about spending every blessed moment with friends, but with family instead. I had this realization Friday night during my work Christmas party. I had planned to go to the UNI men’s basketball game on Saturday afternoon with my Dad, but my Mom texted me while I was at the Christmas party saying that the game was postponed until Sunday afternoon due to weather and road conditions. This was a problem because I had asked for Saturday off at work, and not Sunday. When I realized that I had less than twelve hours to find someone to switch shifts with me, I realized how important this game was to my Dad and I. Something very simple, yes. But it was also the fact that we could spend time together doing the most simple things: driving to Cedar Falls and learning the route for next fall, eating at Sub City (my Dad’s favorite and an UNI favorite) on College Hill, and watch something we both enjoyed.

            Today, the same day as the UNI basketball game, my Mom drove to Ames to pick up my Grandma. When my Dad and I got home tonight, my Mom and Grandma were already there. We plan to spend the rest of the night watching a movie on TV, Evan Almighty, while I sit here and blog. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and my Mom’s birthday as well, so it will be a very busy day. After church I think we are going out to eat, and then maybe we will open presents and play a game.

I think this break will be relaxing just like summer is, because during the hectic school year, you don’t always have time to sit around, talk, and relax because you have activities or homework. Now that we have a somewhat longer break, there will be plenty of time for that. Family is something to be cherished because they are always your closest friends and will always be there for you.  (337)