"grace" at mealtimes

[apples and bananas]

We say grace as a family at dinner time. My kids are really big on it and remind us often. They understand why we don't do it during lunch for the daycare kids, but, my daughter will still ask sometimes. So I tell her that she just needs to put her head down and quietly say it in her head if she wishes. And she does sometimes. If the other kids ask, I tell them what she's doing and encourage them to ask their parents if they have any questions.

I tell parents in interviews that we are a Christian household. And although I don't do any teachings or intentionally speak about the religious side, the odd time we will watch a show or read a book that has a religious story line. Or my kids will talk about sunday school or vacation bible camp. I won't stop my kids from talking about it.

If they are uncomfortable then there's the door! This is a business, but it's also my home.