I truly believe that “weird” comes in an array of shapes and sizes, much like families themselves. Whether it’s quirky nicknames, a language of our own, or off-beat songs to coax the kids into brushing their teeth—these are just a few examples of our delightful madness. Yes, we really do all of that. It’s strange, but I’m convinced every family has its own flavor of eccentricity. Here are some of the ways that my family might seem peculiar to your wonderfully weird household:
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We Teach Our Kids All the Colorful Words.
We figure they’ll stumble upon them eventually, so why not arm them with the knowledge to use them in context? So far, we haven’t received any calls from school, but who knows what will happen when our 5-year-old sailor hits kindergarten? -
We Engage in Outrageous Dancing.
Imagine dance moves that would leave most people baffled—yup, that’s us! I didn’t dance with my parents growing up, so it felt a bit off at first. But once the ’80s music starts, I transform into the dancing queen, and I hope my kids will always remember their goofy parent. -
We Celebrate Everyday Oddities.
“Wow, you’re rocking three pairs of socks on your hands and a tutu for a hat! Bold choices, my friend!” We give high fives to creativity. Go out there and be fabulous! -
We Embrace Role Reversals.
Our son loves to wear dresses and is surprisingly sensitive, while our daughter often channels her inner dude. My husband does most of the cooking and is a fantastic communicator, while I might just be more like that dude on spring break most days. -
We Choose to Live in the Woods.
With bears. Our kids are practically wildlife experts, knowing how to identify various animal droppings and what to do when they encounter a mountain lion. And yes, we’ve used sleds to haul groceries up our snowy hill. What were we thinking? -
We Get Obsessed with Hobbies.
This summer, our son turned into a pogo stick champion, jumping 6,000 times in a row! My daughter is on a tower-building spree, and I can get lost for hours writing. My husband has his own obsession with crafting wooden footstools that end up everywhere. -
We Are Board Game Nerds.
From Yahtzee to Catan, we love them all! And I’m always secretly aiming to crush my kids at every game. -
We Create Quirky Games with Random Stuff.
Our latest invention involved a soccer ball and a hula hoop, where we embarrassingly spent a long time trying to kick the ball through the spinning hoop—twice. Give it a try; it’s a blast! -
We Take Naps Outdoors.
In hammocks or on blankets—yes, while bears lurk nearby. One time, our 3-year-old bolted inside after a mama bear wandered past his hammock. A little odd, right? -
We Occasionally Skip School (Sorry!).
Sometimes we sneak away for skiing, biking, or catching a movie. Once, our son had perfect attendance for a semester, and we felt like we failed as parents. Life is too short to be all serious!
This list of our family’s quirks could go on forever, but it’s a good start. Your family’s strange might look a tad different, but that’s what makes it special. Embrace the weirdness; it’s liberating and way more fun than being “normal.” So let’s all raise our freak flags high!
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In summary, every family has its quirks, and embracing them can lead to a more fulfilling and joyous life. Fly your freak flag with pride!