As we are traveling for Thanksgiving I thought I might do a short daily gratitude post each day. I don’t have as much time to write, but I want to keep a record of some of the good things that happen throughout the week and in general. It’s a cliche but true that writing a gratitude list makes you more aware of the good in your life. Some things I am thankful for from Monday:
*I appreciate how thoughtfully my mother-in-law prepares for us to visit. It is a lot of work to host a houseful of people, and she always goes out of her way to make sure the kids have warm winter gear to wear since they don’t need it at home. She also stocked up on a few cozy sweaters and fuzzy socks for me, which was a nice surprise.
*It’s really fun seeing my kids experience a different part of the country. When I was their age, I had never left California, so it’s cool to see them getting to jump in piles of leaves, get bundled up and be familiar with a different region. I’m also grateful they have the opportunity to travel at a young age.
* It was such a nice treat today to go out with my sister-in-law to see Wicked! I haven’t been to a theater since I saw part 1 with her last year, so we’ve decided a trip to the movies will become an annual tradition.
*I’m grateful for public spaces that are welcoming to children. There was an awesome sensory room at a cafe my sister-in-law work with cushions, fidget spinners, and different textures on the wall that kept the girls happily playing together for a long time.
What is something you are grateful for today?
*I appreciate how thoughtfully my mother-in-law prepares for us to visit. It is a lot of work to host a houseful of people, and she always goes out of her way to make sure the kids have warm winter gear to wear since they don’t need it at home. She also stocked up on a few cozy sweaters and fuzzy socks for me, which was a nice surprise.
*It’s really fun seeing my kids experience a different part of the country. When I was their age, I had never left California, so it’s cool to see them getting to jump in piles of leaves, get bundled up and be familiar with a different region. I’m also grateful they have the opportunity to travel at a young age.
* It was such a nice treat today to go out with my sister-in-law to see Wicked! I haven’t been to a theater since I saw part 1 with her last year, so we’ve decided a trip to the movies will become an annual tradition.
*I’m grateful for public spaces that are welcoming to children. There was an awesome sensory room at a cafe my sister-in-law work with cushions, fidget spinners, and different textures on the wall that kept the girls happily playing together for a long time.
What is something you are grateful for today?
Those are definitely some wonderful things to be thankful for! You are doing a great job keeping up with NaBloPoMo while traveling. I don't know if I could manage that.
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