"Ugga Mugga"

I can remember growing up, and having things that we did as a family or things that I did with just my mom/dad that set us apart from other families. It's such a special thing, when as a family, there are things you do that make your family, your family. If that makes sense?

Family as defined by dictionary.com as this, "a basic social unit consisting of parents and their children, considered a group, whether dwelling together or not; the traditional family." Simple, plain and to the point.

Then I came across this quote, "Your family and your love must be cultivated like a garden. Time, effort, and imagination must be summoned constantly to keep any relationship flourishing and growing." Beautiful and true! Jesus was all about relationships and to model after Him is His plan for us. Relationships take time, effort and being cultivated daily, whether young or old.

Family relationships, and memories must be cultivated and nourished. Part of nourishing our family relationships is through memories. It's through the things you do that make your family, your family. It takes effort! It's through the little things. The things that make each day special. Every single day is special. It really is!

Back to my title of this post, "Ugga Mugga." Remember, Mr Rogers Neighborhood? I remember it so well. And now they have come out (PBS) with a show called, "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" which incorporates the sweet things from Mr Rogers. It.'s finally a show filled with great lessons and nothing evil. Cayden and I enjoy turning it on each day, if we are home, and sitting together to watch it. I noticed last week that they say, "Ugga Mugga." Hmmm....what is that? So, I looked it up! It's used to say, "Eskimo kiss!" So sweet. Here at our home we love kisses, and we love Eskimo kisses. Today I started using this phrase, "Ugga Mugga!" It's become our thing. It's something that will set us apart as a family, from other families who might not use/say that. It's something that my sons will remember and maybe pass along one day. Before bed tonight, I said, "Ugga Mugga sweet boy"...and he turned over and placed his nose at mine. It's tender, sweet moments like this that make our family, our family. 

What small thing does your family do, that makes your family, your family? I would love to hear a sweet touch or two that you add to your family!