Sobremesa

My good friend introduced me to this word and I'm SO glad because it's great to know there's a word associated with this beautiful tradition
Definition: The time spent around the table after lunch or dinner, talking to the people you shared the meal with; time to digest and savor both food and friendship


This is how I picture "Sobremesa":
Image result for family of kids gathered round the dinner table

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It is literally my FAVORITE time of the day!  I work hard on getting SOME sort of meal on the table (even if it is not the fanciest:) to have these little (or big) conversations during and after dinner. 

My boys are at a stage where they like to talk about Pokemon or Dude perfect shots or superhero powers they wish they had.  Sometimes its not the most interesting topics they are talking about but my husband and I listen in hopes that they listen to us too when we share something at the dinner table. 

My dream is that I'm training them NOW to learn how to sit and visit at the dinner table so throughout their lives when they have big or small issues that they want to talk about, the table will be a place of refuge and discussion


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