Happiness Day

If the kids are good at Mass, we usually stop for donuts on the way home as their treat.  Today, Brian and I really didn't want to stop for donuts, it was so very cold and we are trying really hard to start the year out avoiding extra sweets.  But the kids were really, really good this morning.  So very well behaved the whole Mass.  Brian told them instead of treats, we would have" Happiness Day".  I'm not sure he even knew what it would entail when he said it, but it sure sounded great at the time.

While we were eating lunch at home, we discussed how Sundays were really about spending time with God and each other as a family.  Therefore, in the spirit of the announced "Happiness Day" we would do something together they would love - play Lego Rock Band on the Wii.  This is an extra special treat since we had only opened the game 2 days before and hadn't all played it yet.

There was a little argument over who would sing first, but it all got worked out pretty smoothly.  We had a ball!  The kids were introduced to some great new songs like - "Ghostbusters", "We are the Champions", "Free Falling", and "Two Princes".  They sang some of their favorites - "Life is a Highway" , "Kung Fu Fighting", and "Walking on Sunshine".  The standout favorites of the day had to be our finale of "We Will Rock You!" and Ashley's new favorite, Bon Jovi's "You Give Love a Bad Name."

What made it even more great and fun was Daniel getting into the guitar playing.  He would dance around the room while playing making cool "rocker" expressions.  I found it incredibly hard to concentrate and play while he was dancing around.  Luckily, this game has not only a "super-easy" mode but is always "No Fail".

Birdie got into the act by helping Ashley sing, Daddy on the drums and even strumming the guitar on a song.  Once she learns a few of the songs, there's no holding her back.

I would really love it if next Sunday after Mass, instead of asking for donuts the kids ask for another "Happiness Day" with the family.