So much of the gratitude being shared at the table these days is about...you guessed it...Christmas. Someone is always grateful that their shopping is done or their wrapping. One of the kids inevitably adds to the Christmas gratitude countdown. "I am grateful there is only X days til Christmas." (Today's count is 3 sleeps by the way) Gratitude is flowing like pancake syrup in our house right now and it's all about Christmas.
The world consists of more than festivities though and I like to remind the kids by sharing a gratitude or two that isn't wrapped in shiny paper or introduced with a Christmas carol.
This week I am grateful that KJ folded the laundry.
KJ is grateful that she earned her phone back by doing so.
This week I am grateful that Lula cleaned her room.
Lula is grateful to use the computer again.
I am grateful for Michael and this insane ability he has to manifest his happiness.
Michael is grateful to have a supportive wife. (I got confused with this one, pretty sure I'm the only wife)
I am grateful that E-man found his bedroom floor.
E-man is grateful to have underwear and socks again.
KJ is not so grateful about folding them all.
I am grateful for my friends at work who I laugh with everyday
My friends are grateful that I have another job to go to.
The kids are on break from school and Michael says I should be grateful when they are fighting. I fail to see it,
but if it's true...
I am grateful for name calling, door slamming, shin kicking, stuff stealing, trash talking, whining, tears, converter fights, snow down your shirt, eat the last cookie, I'm calling Mom bonding moments that apparently mean our kids love and respect one another.
Tomorrow I'm going to write about Christmas again.
