A Thankful Home

November 25, 2009 at 12:36 am , by Emily

One day until the official day of thanks. I would love to be one of those people that is eternally grateful for each and every blessing during each and every day. I would love to cherish each moment as it passes, soaking it in, storing it in my memory of steel. But I don’t. Moments slip by, opportunities to be grateful escape unnoticed. But, I still consider myself a person who appreciates the many and abundant things around me. Even if I don’t stop and purposefully think about it each and every day and in each moment.

I am thankful for days when I can sleep in. I am thankful for mornings that I am up early and can have quiet moments to myself. I am thankful for the ability to run. I am thankful for days off from running. I know my kids are not the most appreciative beings ever, but I am grateful that they say thank you when given something, from a gift to a meal. I am thankful that my family has a home, a paycheck or two and more than we need. I am thankful that my family and friends make each and every day more special. And even if my son is going to erase my chalkboard full of things that I am thankful for minutes after I write them, it doesn’t change that I am thankful. For all of it.

So pleased with himself, he is.

I think if you asked him at that moment, he’d say he was thankful for paintbrushes used as erasers. And trains – just because.

One day until thanksgiving. If you need some inspiration, here you go:
Thanksgiving Turkey Table Decorations
Thanksgiving Banner
20 Attitudes of Gratitude

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your day!

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6 Comments so far

by Nicki at Domestic Cents

On November 25, 2009 at 8:37 am

Happy Thanksgiving Emily
.-= Nicki at Domestic Cents´s last blog ..Thankful =-.

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by Denise

On November 25, 2009 at 9:46 am

I’m thankful to have met you!
.-= Denise´s last blog ..where I put my focus =-.

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by Julia @ Hooked on Houses

On November 25, 2009 at 12:17 pm

I’m thankful for blog friends like you, Emily! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving week with your family.
.-= Julia @ Hooked on Houses´s last blog ..Hooked on Houses is Getting a Makeover! =-.

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by Four Pillars

On November 25, 2009 at 10:36 pm

Thanks a lot for the “turkey” link. Have a great holiday.
.-= Four Pillars´s last blog ..Tips For Watching The Christmas Parade With Kids =-.

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by sarah { abeachcottage }

On November 25, 2009 at 11:02 pm

thanks for meeting me in blogland

enjoy your day Emily

Sarah
.-= sarah { abeachcottage }´s last blog ..Being Thankful at the Beach Cottage & a Few Festive Decs =-.

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