My mom came and spent some time with me recently and we had a wonderful time being together. I was reflecting on what made it so special was that we took the time to laugh. Whether we were reflecting on a past memory, a movie we had seen together, or life simply happening, I loved to hear her laugh.

I then reflected on the areas I love when I am with my children and I came to the same conclusion. Some of my best memories are the times when our family was simply being themselves. Each member of the Hickem family is very different and this makes for a very interesting dinner table. Odd things seem to follow our family and we are forever getting ourselves out of a jam. Whether it is the Christmas tree falling, Taylor and Neil developing an accent to get out of a jam, or Tiff and I getting lost in a new city, we have laughed our way through life.

Maybe you might want to take a moment and assess the laughter level in your home. It is never too late to slow down and make some small changes that will enhance the atmosphere of your home.

When is the last time your children saw you laugh? Questions like these are the ones that will make us better moms.

Always,

Catherine