The Bas Family

Glen Carbon, IL

What is your favorite family tradition?

Every morning, once everyone is awake, we put on music and just dance. Everyone gets involved and we just let loose. It's a great way to start the day!

Tell us about your favorite family story.

Twice a year we take off on a mini vacation to a cabin and just unwind. We swim, we play, we eat, we disconnect and just enjoy all the little moments. We call it our happy place (for a reason)

What is your family's motto?

Be faithful, be honest and always be true to yourself.

Share Your Parenting Wisdom

What's your number one tip for new parents?

Don't have too many expectations.

What has been the most surprising thing you've learned as a parent?

How fast it goes

Tell us about your funniest parenting story (we all have them!)

There are sooo many! With four kids, even the simplest of things can be forgotten. I forgot to pack diapers one day and we had a poopy so I found a first aid kit in the trunk and made a makeshift diaper out of gauze. It worked. Sometimes you just have to roll with it (esp the fourth)