I truly believe that “weird” comes in a multitude of forms, just like families do. Whether it’s having silly nicknames, communicating in a secret language, or singing nonsensical tunes to coax your little ones into brushing their teeth, the possibilities are endless. But let’s be real—I’m not saying we do any of that. That would be utterly absurd.
Actually, we do all of that. Yep, it’s a little bonkers, but I firmly believe every family has its unique flavor of oddity. Here are some ways my family might seem eccentric compared to your delightful brood:
- We educate our kids on all the colorful vocabulary.
We figure they’ll encounter these words at some point, so they might as well learn how to use them properly. So far, we haven’t received any calls from school, but that could change when our 5-year-old becomes the kindergarten sailor. - Our dance parties are nothing short of ridiculous.
Seriously, they are cringe-worthy, and I doubt anyone else would want to witness them. I didn’t dance with my parents as a child, so it still feels strange. But throw on some ’80s hits, and I transform into the ultimate dancing queen. I hope my kids always remember me as their lovable goofball. - We celebrate the quirks of everyday life.
“Wow, you’re wearing three pairs of socks on your hands and a tutu for a hat! Bold choice, buddy!” High five! Go out there and shine! - Role reversal is our norm.
Our son loves wearing dresses and is the emotional one, while our daughter channels her inner dude on most days. My partner does most of the cooking and is a better communicator than I am. Meanwhile, I’m the one who often acts like a college frat boy. - We reside in the woods—yes, with bears.
By choice! Our kids can identify various wildlife droppings and know how to behave if they encounter a mountain lion. Plus, the snow gets so heavy that we’ve resorted to hauling groceries up a hill on a sled before. What were we thinking? - We get obsessed easily.
This summer, our son honed his pogo stick skills to the tune of 6,000 jumps in a row. Our daughter is obsessed with building elaborate towers repeatedly. I can get lost in writing for hours, and my partner becomes engrossed in sanding blocks of wood that end up scattered around as quirky footstools. It’s all pretty strange. - We are board game enthusiasts.
From Yahtzee to Candyland, we play them all—and I secretly want to crush my kids every time! - We invent bizarre games with random objects.
Our latest creation involved a soccer ball and a hula hoop, and we spent an embarrassingly long time trying to kick the ball through the spinning hoop—twice. Give it a shot; it’s surprisingly fun! - Outdoor napping is our jam.
We snooze in hammocks, chairs, or on blankets, often with bears nearby. Once, our 3-year-old bolted inside after napping when a mama bear strolled past. Just a tad unusual, right? - We occasionally “borrow” our kids from school (sorry, teachers!).
We might hit the slopes, bike around, or go to the movies instead. Our son once had perfect attendance for a semester, and we felt like total parenting flops. Life’s too short for that!
This list barely scratches the surface of our quirks, but it’s a solid start. Your family’s weirdness might not look anything like ours, and that’s perfectly fine. Embracing our weirdness is liberating and way more enjoyable than being “normal.” So let’s proudly wave our freak flags high!
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In summary, every family has its unique quirks, and embracing them is what makes life colorful. From ridiculous dance parties to outdoor napping sessions, our family is proud to let our freak flag fly.