I believe that “quirky” comes in infinite forms, just like families do. Whether it’s having silly nicknames, inventing our own language, or belting out nonsensical tunes to encourage our kids to brush their teeth, we all have our own delightful eccentricities. Here’s a glimpse into how my family embraces our wonderfully weird ways:
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We Educate Our Kids on All the Colorful Words.
We’ve come to the conclusion that our children will encounter these words eventually, so why not teach them the proper context? So far, our 5-year-old’s colorful vocabulary hasn’t drawn any attention from school, but that might change when he starts kindergarten. -
We Indulge in Outrageous Dancing.
You wouldn’t believe the dance moves we unleash! They’re so ridiculous that they could scare off the average person. Coming from a family that never danced, it felt strange at first, but once the ’80s hits start playing, I transform into the dancing queen. I hope my kids remember my goofy side! -
We Celebrate Life’s Little Oddities.
“Wow, you’re wearing three pairs of socks on your hands and a tutu for a hat! What daring fashion choices!” We make it a point to cheer each other on for expressing ourselves and encourage our kids to spread kindness. -
We Embrace Role Reversals.
Our son loves wearing dresses and is in touch with his feelings, while our daughter tends to channel her inner wild child. Meanwhile, my husband is the family chef and a better communicator than I am—though I might be the wild one most days too! -
We Choose to Live in the Woods.
Yes, we live in bear territory, and our kids can identify various animal tracks and know what to do if they see a mountain lion. The snow can get so deep that we’ve had to haul groceries up the hill on sleds. What a life we’ve chosen! -
We Get Hyper-Focused on Our Interests.
This summer, our son became a pogo stick champion, completing 6,000 jumps in a single session! Our daughter’s obsession with building intricate towers keeps her busy for hours, while my husband’s passion for woodworking creates an assortment of footstools around the house. -
We’re a Goofy Board Game Family.
From Yahtzee to Catan, we dive into board games with gusto, and I’m always eager to beat my kids. It’s all in good fun, of course! -
We Make Up Bizarre Games with Random Objects.
Recently, we played a game involving a soccer ball and a hula hoop, trying to kick the ball through while it spun. We spent far too long on it, but it was a blast! -
We Nap Outdoors.
Whether it’s in a hammock, chair, or on a blanket, we enjoy napping under the open sky—bears included. One time, our 3-year-old dashed inside from his hammock because a mama bear strolled right past him. A bit odd, right? -
We Occasionally “Borrow” Our Kids from School.
Sometimes, we skip out for a day of skiing, biking, or even catching a movie. After all, perfect attendance feels overrated when we know life is for living.
These examples only scratch the surface of our delightful quirkiness. Every family has their own unique flavor of weird, and we wholeheartedly embrace ours! Quirkiness is liberating and infinitely more enjoyable than simply being “normal.” So let’s wave our freak flags high and proud!
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In summary, embracing our family’s quirks not only brings us closer together, but it also creates cherished memories that we will always treasure.