"Gratitude is something of which none of us can give too much. For on the smiles, the thanks we give, our little gestures of appreciation, our neighbors build their philosophy of life.” ~ A. J. Cronin"
I am thankful for the parenting class I have been taking for the last 7 weeks. I have really enjoyed getting to know the people in the group and have had an opportunity to gain a different view on what it means to be a gifted child and how that is similar and how it is different to being a normal child. Hint: it's much more similar than different!
Christopher is thankful for load claims and free cheese dip for the office.
Harrison is thankful for getting everything done. "I read, I did my math homework, I practiced my baritone and my violin and still had time for a tv show. I feel accomplished.
Ella is thankful for playing in the big box with Annabelle.
Bennett is thankful for his first wrestling practice.
Miles is thankful for Rainbow Loom headbands. (He can create them in minutes!!)
Annabelle is thankful for playing in the big box on your porch.
Rocco is thankful for Mrs. Nancy at Preschool.
Emma is thankful for playing soccer with Harrison.
Rocky is thankful for zebras. He loves finding zebras in books!
Felix is thankful for his nap. Very tired boy today!
Thankfulness 2014
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Monday, November 9, 2015
November 9
Gratitude is absolutely the way to bring more into your life. ~ Anonymous
I am thankful for my thankful posts. It's crazy how we stay thankful for the same things year after year and there is so much comfort in that.
Christopher is thankful for "DA BEARS!"
Harrison is thankful for his electric blanket.
Ella is thankful for violin lessons today.
Bennett is thankful for playing frisbee in the dark.
Miles is thankful for reading group.
Annabelle is thankful for my cousin Eleanor.
Rocco is thankful for mommy.
Emma is thankful for mommy.
Rocky is thankful for trains. He is sad when Felix knocks over his train line!
Felix is thankful for meat. Today was chicken but that boy loves to eat meat!
Thankfulness 2014
I am thankful for my thankful posts. It's crazy how we stay thankful for the same things year after year and there is so much comfort in that.
Christopher is thankful for "DA BEARS!"
Harrison is thankful for his electric blanket.
Ella is thankful for violin lessons today.
Bennett is thankful for playing frisbee in the dark.
Miles is thankful for reading group.
Annabelle is thankful for my cousin Eleanor.
Rocco is thankful for mommy.
Emma is thankful for mommy.
Rocky is thankful for trains. He is sad when Felix knocks over his train line!
Felix is thankful for meat. Today was chicken but that boy loves to eat meat!
Thankfulness 2014
Sunday, November 8, 2015
November 8
“Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and treasure the most precious gift I have—life itself.” ~ Walter Anderson
I am thankful for my grandmother. She is a wonderful woman who has lived a wonderful and hard life. I am blessed to have her perspective and love in my life.
Christopher is thankful for a sit down dinner at the house with Granda Marge.
Harrison is thankful to be able to play my violin for my Great Grandma.
Bennett is thankful for Nico and the fort that we built.
Thankfulness 2014
I am thankful for my grandmother. She is a wonderful woman who has lived a wonderful and hard life. I am blessed to have her perspective and love in my life.
Christopher is thankful for a sit down dinner at the house with Granda Marge.
Harrison is thankful to be able to play my violin for my Great Grandma.
Bennett is thankful for Nico and the fort that we built.
Thankfulness 2014
Saturday, November 7, 2015
November 7
Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary. ~ Margaret Cousins
I am thankful for a free weekend. I love soccer season and baseball season and my kids. But I also love a Saturday to spend with them without going anywhere!
Christopher is thankful for the Hawkeyes winning another one. 9-0 baby!
Harrison is thankful for Cuties. "I've eaten 5 today!"
Bennett is thankful for Legos and Youtube and DeathStars.
Thankfulness 2014
I am thankful for a free weekend. I love soccer season and baseball season and my kids. But I also love a Saturday to spend with them without going anywhere!
Christopher is thankful for the Hawkeyes winning another one. 9-0 baby!
Harrison is thankful for Cuties. "I've eaten 5 today!"
Bennett is thankful for Legos and Youtube and DeathStars.
Thankfulness 2014
Friday, November 6, 2015
November 6
“If you concentrate on finding whatever is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul.” ~ Harold Kushner
I am thankful for going to the movies with my family. Great time and great movie.
Christopher is thankful for Friday.
Harrison is thankful for the Goosebumps movie. I love it when mom surprises us!
Bennett is thankful for the Goosebumps movie and the Flix movie theatre.
Rocco is thankful for dinosaur puzzles. Cole likes to do them on the floor with me.
Emma is thankful for dress up puzzles. "That's a silly outfit!"
Rocky is thankful for markers. Beth wishes he would stick to the paper and not his hands!
Felix is thankful for Jenga blocks. He loves to carry one in each hand.
Thankfulness 2014
I am thankful for going to the movies with my family. Great time and great movie.
Christopher is thankful for Friday.
Harrison is thankful for the Goosebumps movie. I love it when mom surprises us!
Bennett is thankful for the Goosebumps movie and the Flix movie theatre.
Rocco is thankful for dinosaur puzzles. Cole likes to do them on the floor with me.
Emma is thankful for dress up puzzles. "That's a silly outfit!"
Rocky is thankful for markers. Beth wishes he would stick to the paper and not his hands!
Felix is thankful for Jenga blocks. He loves to carry one in each hand.
Thankfulness 2014
Thursday, November 5, 2015
November 5
“A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.” ~ Saint Basil
I am thankful for a great dinner (Eatery A) with a great friend (Chris).
Christopher is thankful for finally getting some information on Harrison's basketball season (schedule, practices, etc).
Harrison is thankful for Battle of the Books. Team Falcon 40!!
Bennett is thankful for Seneca coming over after school today.
Rocco is thankful for water colors.
Emma is thankful for potato soup.
Rocky is thankful for the dragon costume. ROAR!
Felix is thankful for the giant yoga ball.
Thankfulness 2014
I am thankful for a great dinner (Eatery A) with a great friend (Chris).
Christopher is thankful for finally getting some information on Harrison's basketball season (schedule, practices, etc).
Harrison is thankful for Battle of the Books. Team Falcon 40!!
Bennett is thankful for Seneca coming over after school today.
Rocco is thankful for water colors.
Emma is thankful for potato soup.
Rocky is thankful for the dragon costume. ROAR!
Felix is thankful for the giant yoga ball.
Thankfulness 2014
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
November 4
“When you appreciate the blessings in life, your soul rejoices.” ~ Lailah Gifty Akita
I am thankful for the coloring book I got from my great friend Heather. It's truly a very relaxing and calming thing to sit down and do.
Christopher is thankful for the staff meeting, we were off the phones at 16:00.
Harrison is thankful for our mask making project at school. It's so fun.
Bennett is thankful for playing 4 square at recess today with friends.
Rocco is thankful for yogurt.
Emma is thankful for napping with Payton.
Rocky is thankful for bears. He loves napping with his bear and bear blanket.
Felix is thankful for raisins. Yum!
Thankfulness 2014
I am thankful for the coloring book I got from my great friend Heather. It's truly a very relaxing and calming thing to sit down and do.
Christopher is thankful for the staff meeting, we were off the phones at 16:00.
Harrison is thankful for our mask making project at school. It's so fun.
Bennett is thankful for playing 4 square at recess today with friends.
Rocco is thankful for yogurt.
Emma is thankful for napping with Payton.
Rocky is thankful for bears. He loves napping with his bear and bear blanket.
Felix is thankful for raisins. Yum!
Thankfulness 2014
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Democracy Day
The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but the thankful heart will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings. ~ Henry Ward Beecher
I am thankful for my right to vote. Here, here for Democracy Day!!
Christopher is thankful for me reminding him to vote.
Harrison is thankful for reading. (He got the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid book today and hasn't put it down!)
Ella is thankful for drawing.
Bennett is thankful for cake because it is good.
Miles is thankful for Diary of a Wimpy Kid and for Harrison being a fast reader. "I get to borrow it next!"
Annabelle is thankful for big leaves that she gets to take home and sketch.
Rocco is thankful for his dough monster.
Emma is thankful for her imagination. Today her and Rocky went to the store, pushed a cart and brought home milk.
Rocky is thankful for Llama llama books. They are his favorite!
Felix is thankful for his nap time blanket. He loves to hold it and chew on it.
Thankfulness 2014
I am thankful for my right to vote. Here, here for Democracy Day!!
Christopher is thankful for me reminding him to vote.
Harrison is thankful for reading. (He got the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid book today and hasn't put it down!)
Ella is thankful for drawing.
Bennett is thankful for cake because it is good.
Miles is thankful for Diary of a Wimpy Kid and for Harrison being a fast reader. "I get to borrow it next!"
Annabelle is thankful for big leaves that she gets to take home and sketch.
Rocco is thankful for his dough monster.
Emma is thankful for her imagination. Today her and Rocky went to the store, pushed a cart and brought home milk.
Rocky is thankful for Llama llama books. They are his favorite!
Felix is thankful for his nap time blanket. He loves to hold it and chew on it.
Thankfulness 2014
Monday, November 2, 2015
November 2
Thank you is the best prayer that anyone can say. I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility and understanding. ~ Alice Walker
Christopher - I am thankful for cake.
Beth - I am thankful for my parents. I loved having them here last week, going to Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me, and spending time with them.
Harrison - I am thankful for music. I love classical music and am pretty good at reading it and playing it on my violin.
Ella - I am thankful for my family.
Bennett - I am thankful for candy.
Miles - I am thankful for my family.
Annabelle - I am thankful for you.
Rocco - I am thankful for you. (He and AB were not together when they answered. I am so blessed!!)
Emma - I am thankful for my fox costume.
Rocky - He is thankful for the library play house.
Felix - He is thankful for the green grass, warm weather and soccer balls. And Harrison to play with!
Thankfulness 2014
Christopher - I am thankful for cake.
Beth - I am thankful for my parents. I loved having them here last week, going to Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me, and spending time with them.
Harrison - I am thankful for music. I love classical music and am pretty good at reading it and playing it on my violin.
Ella - I am thankful for my family.
Bennett - I am thankful for candy.
Miles - I am thankful for my family.
Annabelle - I am thankful for you.
Rocco - I am thankful for you. (He and AB were not together when they answered. I am so blessed!!)
Emma - I am thankful for my fox costume.
Rocky - He is thankful for the library play house.
Felix - He is thankful for the green grass, warm weather and soccer balls. And Harrison to play with!
Thankfulness 2014
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Halloween 2015
It's Daylight Saving Time again. We fell back and hour. It's 6:30 and I'm exhausted! That could be because Chris and I went out last night for Halloween... :) Our costumes were pretty fun. Chris and I were the Game of Operation and Adam and Heather were Johnny and Mavis from Hotel Transylvania. We went to Scare-us-Hill (Terrace Hill - the governor's mansion) to a wonderful party. A too good of time was had by all and I had my first Uber ride. Fun times!
Friday night was Beggar's night in Des Moines and my boys went prepared with jokes. Harrison's was 'What do you get when you cross the diameter of a pumpkin with the radius of a pumpkin? Pumpkin Pie!' and Bennett's was 'What is a ghosts favorite fruit? A Boo-berry!' I love the tradition of jokes in Des Moines. The kids are so cute trying to get them just right.
Dirty Laundry and My Iron Man
Dirty Laundry and the real Iron Man being photo-bombed by Grandma
Iron Man double take
Halloween 2015
Too much candy was received and everyone went to bed with tummy aches! It was worth it!!!
I fall, I rise, I make mistakes, I live, I learn, I've been hurt but I'm alive, I'm human, I'm not perfect but I am thankful. ~ author unknown
Beth - I am thankful for the start of a four day warm up. 73 degree weather in November is heavenly.
Christopher - I am thankful for the weather.
Harrison - I am thankful for soccer season. I won a tournament this weekend as a guest player on a team and we won our final regular season game today on my regular team. It was fun.
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