Overheard at the Table

That is funny.

lol that is so funny

that funny

lol

Cute!

My dad was a civil engineer before he retired. Not until I went off to college did I realize that most people don't discuss the operations of sewer plants while at the dinner table.

Linda I remember conversations at our dinner table when I was growing up....many times my aunt and uncle who also worked at the same office with my father would discuss people......later when I went to work at the same place, I knew lots of stories about some of these same people...........!

Kind of makes the office sound nightmarish, doesn't it? Imagine coming around the corner from your cubicle to find Tricky Dick staring at you! Yikes!

LOL... that was cute. I am glad you had those nice family dinners. My dinner usually consists..... myself.

lol.......now that is funny!!

I can just imagine that Rory

We always had family dinners when the kids lived at home Selene. And now we look forward to our traditional Sunday
dinners with the kids and grandkids. Too bad you don't live a little closer. You could share with us.

That's great! It's always fun to hear what kids think.

When I was a kid, we were not allowed to talk at the table except to say Please pass the......, and May I please be excused. My step-dad worked very long days driving a log-truck and when he got home he was tired and didn't feel like talking or listening to kids "chatter".
I wish my family had had a nice catch up time at the family table. To this day, I am uncomfortable sitting around the dinner table.
Your story is hilarious and I bet you have lots of good memories of these times. This is a good memory.

My husband and I always enjoyed family dinners but my kids didn't always participate willingly during their teenage years (subject of another article - it's on my list)

really good one!

Hmmmm, nobody ever listens to me. Seems my daughter and wife lead the discussions. If I ask my kids anything I usually get one word answers like "fine", "nothing", or a grunt, ha ha.....;-)
Thanks.

Hi John.
What kind of questions do you ask that elicit the one word answers? My kids always resented when my husband asked "how's school?" But they were happy to expound on movies, tv programs and other topics within their area of interest.

haha.. good stuff

HI Linda... this was really cute... I remember such conversations with my kids... and later getting an ear full of what they THOUGHT we were discussing.... kids remember and so we try and keep family dinners to great conversation... no disciplining about homework or things that did not go well during the day... It hurts the tummy when you discuss negativity at the dinner table. Its just not healthy.

also.. i learned somewhere along the way that you dont ask HOWS SCHOOL.. nah.. not a good question... the answer is always.. its ok.
but if you direct it in a different manner like...
HOw did you feel when you took your test today? or Anyone else at school with a cold.. does your teacher enjoy you all telling stories... or.. I just love the way Mrs Teacher told me that she liked your writing... or art work or what ever... and have you gotten to write anymore.
how about... Gosh I remember skinning my knee up at recess and my ________ friend would do.... anyone you really enjoy playing with and what sorta games do you enjoy .. we played hopscotch and I loved to join in kick ball..

steer away from direct questions that a YES or NO comment can be made.. I tell you what... our boys talked up a storm all the time after I learned a better approach.. and i can't remember where I learned it from... honestly.. it might have been from Oprah years ago. I really didnt watch to many other shows.. but I remember it was from a tv talk show and omg.. it worked!!!!