I love spending time with my family. The more family that is around, the better I usually like it. Whether it’s having my husband and all my children at home for a meal or whether we are all gathered at my parents’ house for a holiday or birthday celebration, I love being with my family. There is such a coziness, such a feeling of belonging that accompanies being together. The laughter, the conversation, the cooking, and the eating are all a wonderful part of family gatherings, but the best part of our togetherness is the feeling of shared history we all have. Laughing at many of the same old stories and making new memories, memories that will become “old stories” in the future, are what help to unite us and to make us who we are. Family is a beautiful word and a beautiful concept; the time I spend with my family is something I enjoy and treasure.