Hello Fellow THXERS!
Our first Family Connect is tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 21 from 4 - 7 pm at the May River Baptist Church. This church has wonderful facilities - a full size kitchen, awesome and very large fellowship hall, ample classrooms, and a playground. I am VERY THANKFUL that they have agreed to let us use their buildings!!!!
Veronica and Wesley Corwin are excited to plan the food for these events and they want to make it a night where the moms (or dads- depending on who does most of the cooking) get a break. Where else can you take your entire family out to eat which includes a drink and dessert for $10??
And, I am excited to lead the family games for that night - interactive games are a fun way to "loosen" up and get comfortable. I have run some large family events in the past and have heard a slew of comments BEFORE the event from both parents and children - including teens. These comments include "I don't like games", "My husband doesn't like games", "I am too shy", etc, etc. However, after the "game nights" I have heard these comments: "Wow, I didn't realize how much fun it would be", "Laughing made me loosen up", "My husband doesn't like games, but he liked the ones you played", etc, etc.
ALSO, the "Parent's Chat Time" is a way for the parents to get to know each other, step out of their comfort zone (oh no!) and learn some good stuff about raising and educating your kids at home.
SO...today is the deadline to sign up and I have still not heard any definite answers from the following families if they are going to attend or not.
If your name is on the list, PLEASE RESPOND. If you did, and I missed it, my sincerest apologies, but please respond again.
Thanks so much,
Cyndy, the wacky director of THX
