Thankful Thanksgiving Thursday

It is Thanksgiving and I have reason to give lots of thanks. Among the many things are...

Two boys who are learning to love each other, despite squabbles over toys.


A healthy and no longer "semi" mobile baby, which means he ends up in situations like this:

Thankful Thursday

There's something so intoxicating about a child's smile. So pure. I can't help but melt just a little each time I see Grant smile. And as for Evan, his mood these days can be so volatile, that when he smiles--really smiles--I know it's good.

So today, I am thankful for smiles.

Thankful Thursday

This series is a deviation from [Deep] Thought Thursday. Thought I'd switch it up a little. It's that whole "not consistent" thing.


I read an article yesterday about keeping a "Gratitude Journal." Essentially, the idea is to record the things--big and small--that you are thankful for. It's a simple concept really, but all too often, we tend to focus on things that are upsetting, annoying or stressful. What a novel idea to seek out the good in place of the bad!

So, on this Thankful Thursday, I am thankful...