You did it! Four weeks of family dinners. Maybe some went better than others, but you’ve had some good nights together, and some things have changed for the better. That’s real change that can stick around if you keep it up.

More than anything, we hope these four weeks have helped you enjoy your time together more than before. The effort you’ve made to gather as a family, even when it’s difficult or the conditions are imperfect, is setting a foundation of trust, security, and reliability that will benefit everyone. And the traditions you’ve begun together will become the stories you will remember when children are grown and gone and raising children of their own. It’s the story of who you are together, and it’s what everyone who joins your family — grandchildren, partners, friends, neighbors — will become part of when they have dinner with you.

The best part about the story is that it doesn’t end. You can keep sharing meals, keep talking, keep laughing, and keep growing together. The way your family meals look and feel will change over time, but that can be part of the joy, too. As long as you continue to sit down with people you care about to share food, fun, and conversation, you’re having a family dinner.