First Thackeray Family Council
Held August 17, 2015
Under the recommendation of our stake presidency, our family held our first family council today. In attendance were Mom, Dad, Savannah (age 10), Benjamin (age 8), and Jacob (age 5). Millie's attendance was sporadic and Nanny Bayles attended the concluding 10 minutes.
Conducting: Dad
Opening Hymn: Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam (Jacob)
Opening Prayer: Savannah
Grievances:
- Leaving the lights on (Dad)
Commitment: Turn off all lights when leaving a room
- Leaving cloths (dirty and clean) on the floor (Mom)
Commitment: All clothes to be in the laundry, dirty clothes, or dresser if they're clean
- Being nice to each other (Savannah)
Commitment: Try and compromise when disagreeing over something, like which movie to watch
- Playing nicely with each other (Jacob)
Commitment: Include each other and play nicely
- Cleaning up after yourself (Benjamin)
Commitment: Always clean up what you're playing with before getting something new out
Successes
- Minding the computer rules and enforcing those rules with friends
- Family trips to Lake Powell, Bear Lake, California, and Pine View (favorite of kids was California)
Closing Song - Families Can Be Together Forever (Benjamin)
Closing Prayer - Mom
Family Night Treat: Fresh peach cobbler made from peaches from our trees - Yummy!!
