It’s almost Thanksgiving!I can already smell the turkey and stuffing!
And I thought it might be fun every Thursday in November – to make a list of all the things I’m thankful for that day. The big and the small.
1. My two year old making a “family” out of our mini pumpkins. Daddy, Mommy and baby Pumpkin:)
2. For my husband putting the baby to sleep EVERY night- so he can read her stories and have some daddy/daughter time.
3. I’m Thankful for our video monitor, that lets me push a button and see our sweet baby sleeping whenever I need reassurance she is ok.
4. I’m thankful for a wonderful group of lifelong women friends in my life. They are honest with me, make me laugh till I cry, and are so loving- they remind me about all thats good in this world.
5. I’m grateful to have found the book Dressing Your Truth, it’s caused me to think consciously about how my personality has changed over time. And whether those changes are beneficial to me now or not.
6. I’m grateful that I will get to see my moms side of the family in Buffalo this winter- and that the pumpkin may get to see some snow!
7. I’m grateful for Starbucks instant coffee packs. Caffeine- quick with very little hassle. I’m all over it! (has anyone tried the flavored ones? Opinions?)
8. The sweet baby breath of my toddler.
9. That its almost time to watch Will Ferrel as Buddy the Elf! I love when he screams SANTAAAAA!!!
10. The brown Chenille robe my husband bought me on our honeymoon- that I have worn every morning since then, and that reminds me of sunny Sonoma and his love.
11. I thank God for the health of my family– the most important thing we could be blessed with.
Please feel free to grab the graphic if you want to play along! And if you do- be sure to leave your link below so I can come visit your list of gratitude for the day…be it short or long!
About Shannon SchmidShannon traded in her sensible NYC TV producer shoes (they were best for taking the subway), for a pair of Texas Cowboy boots when she married her best friend! He's at fault for making this Yankee a Texan! Shannon writes about all things that make a house a home. Her chief blogging inspiration is being the proud & slightly neurotic mom of a preschool age daughter.
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What a great idea to share the things you are thankful for. I couldn’t agree more with your #11. I too am so grateful everyday for the health of our family.
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I am thankful that my family is all healthy and happy. Although we’re spread out, we have a lotta love and we’ll be together for the holidays. Great post! 🙂
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What an absolutely wonderful idea Shannon! I may jump on this one along with you!
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Love the Thankful Thursday post…I will have to post that as well next week. I also will look into the book you mentioned…sounds very interesting…
Your blog is gorgeous, I love it! Stopping by from BF Mom Loop!
That is the sweetest post ever. I’m getting all teared up. I seem to be doing that a lot lately. Love you sooooo much!
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awwww Shan love this!!! and I’m so thankful for such wonderful women friends too:) and for pashminis:)
Love the Elf! I can’t wait to watch! that and Christmas vacation!! 🙂 Now I’m getting excited about Christmas! I’m totally going to partake in this but on Monday if thats okay:) love you!
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Hi, I’m Kristina from http://www.mountainmum.com
I’ve been following over at the adaddyblog and he linked your thankful thursday post over on my blog. Sounds like you have one amazing hubby! : )
Following you from BF Mom Loop. You have a wonderful site, and I am glad I found you.
Have a great weekend.
Jen
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Thanks for sharing! You have a wonderful life!
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Thankful for you and your friendship 🙂
Buddy the Elf whats your favorite color!!!!.
SANTA!!!!! I KNOW HIM!!!! We love love love that movie,,,
And we’re SToked to show you buffalo and cold country:)
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Being truly thankful makes like that much more enjoyable, I find!
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