Happy Thanksgiving Day!
Thanksgiving is FOR SURE my favorite holiday of the year.
I love the Fall, fall decorations, the anticipation of Christmas festivities, the huge Thanksgiving meal {and all the leftovers}, the long weekend off from school, spending time with family, listening to Christmas music, and putting up our Christmas decorations!
And now, we have yet another reason to give thanks this year (man, I’m glad she’s on the outside now!)
As we load up the car to bring our baby girl home from the hospital today; and as many of you enjoy a day off from your regular routine, good food, and great company; I want to leave you a few thoughts on giving thanks for the abundance in our lives.
Give Thanks…
…for dirty dishes. They’re proof of home-cooked meals.
…for piles of dirty laundry. They’re proof of a family you love and care for.
…for dirty diapers. They’re proof a precious little baby 🙂
Give Thanks…
…for the clutter in your home. It means your home is lived-in, used, loved, and comfortable.
…for sticky fingerprints on your windows and doors. It means you have children playing.
…for dust, dirt, and grime. It probably means you’ve been enjoying your life instead of cleaning, right?!
Give Thanks…
…for utility bills and mortgage payments. At least you’ll have a warm, cozy home all year long.
…for the mountain of gifts you need to buy yet. At least you have loved ones to buy for.
…for any debt you have. At the very least, you’ll learn from your choices, and hopefully grow in the process.
Give Thanks…
…for the long lines at the store. They signify great deals!
…for blustery winter days. They signify Spring is coming.
…for the busyness of this holiday season. It signifies family, friends, food, faith, fellowship, and more!
In all life there is evidence of living.
Sometimes that evidence looks like clutter, but sometimes it looks like a reason to be thankful for the abundance in our lives.
So before you start attacking every mess, grouching at your kids or spouse, and forgetting the reason behind the holiday season, look around and consider…
Donna Marie says
There is always something to be thankful for!!!
Andrea says
Yes, definitely! Thankfulness abounds!
Shan says
Andrea, Oh, my goodness, my daughter, and her daughter also, have “faith” for their middle names. Congratulations on Nora’s 12th birthday! I love this post, as we’re in the midst of caring for our almost 7 year-old grandson (first grader) after school till dinner every school day! As grandparents, we LOVE the “clutter” of toys, books, artwork, etc. in our apartment in a senior community 🙂 Our grandson is definitely a bright light in our lives, and we are so thankful! Blessings to you and your dear family this Thanksgiving and always. Love, Shan
Andrea says
Thanks for sharing, Shan — yes, Nora’s middle name is after my mom 🙂
I’m sure your children are very thankful for your help with afterschool care — and what fun memories you get to make with your grandson! So fun!
Meghan says
We brought our first baby girl home from the hospital on Thanksgiving Day five years ago! It’s amazing how time flies! Enjoy that precious girl 🙂
Suzanne says
Beautiful photos!
When I look around and see all the toy mayhem in our house and spend time putting extra toys in totes to store so it is not sprawled out for company, I do feel a sense of abundance in all the great family and friends who have gifted my son with these great play items. His imagination grows!
Denyse@Crazy Beautiful Life says
Congratulations on your new addition to your family.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
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Thrifty Mom in Boise says
Congratulations Andrea! So happy for you. She is beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving.