jackson of Florida
4/10/2011 9:06:30 AM
DinnerMenu: steak, snow peas, broccoli, cantaloupe and grape tomatos
DinnerDrinks: water
DinnerDessert: popsicle
DinnerTopic: FCAT
NextDinnerTopic: slumber party planning
FavoriteRecipe: yellow rice topped with cut up grilled chicken, fresh tomatos and cheese
What did you talk about and what happened?fcat prep, laid out bedtime, what to wear next day, what to eat for breakfast. Discussed what a fun week FCAT could be - testing info you already know. Fun part - no homework and easy day after the test!
What did you learn about each other?different ways to look at a nerve wrecking event
Viles of Florida
3/30/2011 1:00:00 PM
DinnerMenu: Sloppy joes
DinnerDrinks: Soda
DinnerDessert: Nothing
DinnerTopic: The day
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What did you talk about and what happened?We discussed what we did for the day. We all took turns describing how we spent our day.
What did you learn about each other?Pastermack of Florida
3/29/2011 12:00:00 AM
DinnerMenu: Pancakes, eggs, bacon, & fruit
DinnerDrinks: juice
DinnerDessert: No dessert, but the kids had raisins for a 7 pm snack.
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What did you talk about and what happened?The highlight of my dinner last night was cooking it! My 4 & 5 year old boys "helped" me with every step. We made breakfast for dinner, one of our weekly traditions.
First, the 5 year old poured the water in the pancake batter & mixed the batter. He tried MANY times to reach his hand in the bowl to eat the powder & goop created when mixing it together. After pouring the pancake batter on the grittle, we started the eggs. This is when my four year old ran into the room shouting, "I want to go first!" He climbed on the chair positioned by the counter & pushed the five year old off the chair. The five year old began to yell, "No I get to go first!" This prompted a discussion about being patient and taking turns. So, with both boys on the chair, we took turns cracking the eggs...3 each. The five year old wanted to crush the eggs with one hand, which meant I was pulling shells out of the goopey mess.
After successfully cracking the eggs and cleaning our hands, the kids watched me cook the eggs and asked, "Why does it look so gross?" Thankfully, they still ate every last morsel of it! Yum!
What did you learn about each other?I learned that my children love to help! The five year old in particular is very interested in every step of cooking. I am going to involve him more as I cook. In fact, just this morning, he helped me squeeze the barbeque sauce on our pork tenderloin in the crockpot before school!
We also learned how important it is to take turns and not always want to be first. Well, I wish they learned that. I'm sure I'll have to go over that lesson at least 100 more times before it sinks in.
Flynn of Massachusetts
3/24/2011 12:00:00 AM
DinnerMenu: Cheesy Garlic Chicken
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What did you talk about and what happened?With 5 children and working full time,I treasure the dinners we can share as a family-
Due to sports and other activities, we do not eat together all of the time..But when we do, we make try to make it count. I am looking forward to using our SH2YH placemat to stimulate conversation and learn more about each other through our conversations.
What did you learn about each other?Samuels of Florida
3/22/2011 7:00:00 PM
DinnerMenu: Pulled Pork Slider, Fettucine Alfredo, and Garden Salad
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DinnerDessert: Brownie and Rice Krispies Treat
DinnerTopic: One Million Family Dinners Lauch at Union Park Middle School
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What did you talk about and what happened?What did you learn about each other?The experience was amazing!!!
Paul of Florida
3/22/2011 6:00:27 PM
DinnerMenu: Pulled Pork, Pasta, Salad
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DinnerDessert: Brownies
DinnerTopic: Take a Break Together!
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What did you talk about and what happened?Enjoyed the big One Million Family Dinners launch last night at Union Park Middle School!
What did you learn about each other?A great, great event with lots of fun for everyone!
Kimball of Florida
3/22/2011 5:00:00 PM
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DinnerTopic: Favorite earliest memory
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What did you talk about and what happened?Our kida are all older now, and off to college. We all got together over their break and eat on vacation! Because we have always valued the time around the table, our meals together are always wonderful. This is at a restaurant on vacation!
What did you learn about each other?They had some funny stories about their youth!
Titus of Texas
3/22/2011 5:00:00 PM
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What did you talk about and what happened?We eat family meals together regularly. I am the author of The Table Experience, Discover What Creates Deeper More Meaningful Relationships. I blended academic research and biblical research explaining why it matters to eat meals at a table, eye to eye, face to face. Just talking regardless of the topic stabilizes the human soul. We always ask about each other's day, eat healthy, drink water with citrus, and only occasionally have dessert.
What did you learn about each other?Torres of Florida
3/22/2011 5:00:00 PM
DinnerMenu: Spaggeti
DinnerDrinks: Water
DinnerDessert: nothing
DinnerTopic: School
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What did you talk about and what happened?Every day my daughter comes home and tells me how there's always someone that steals her stuff and her friends and teachers don't do anything about it. It's good to have fam time, but the things we find out aren't even funny....
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