Thankfullness

Last month, as you very well know, was Thanksgiving.  A study proved, people are happier if they continually give thanks.  I can attest to that.  In the spirit of giving thanks, our church gave us a booklet and each day we wrote seven things we were thankful for.  We chose to do ours as a family and it was such a joy to listen to our children share all that they are grateful for! 

December came and Thanksgiving for me was soon forgotten.  Last week, it was awful.  I was so cranky and I remembered what Pastor had said about being thankful and it lifting your spirits.  Oh man is it ever true.  As I sit here tonight, I am reminded of how grateful I am.  For tonight, it means I am thankful  for candles and Christmas tree lights.  Absolutely the most relaxing gift this time of year.  Obviously, I am grateful for so much more than this, but at this very moment, ahhhh...thankful.

So, what did we thank God for all last month?  Keep in mind, we made a rule...no repeats and we let the kids lead as they were both so eager to participate.

Aaron...he worked nearly every evening last month and we did our booklet at the dinner table, so his list is a bit shorter than the rest of ours. 
I thank God for....
Learning
Kid's who love Jesus
A wife who challenges me
God uses me
Creativity
My pastors
Mercy
Sound of laughter

Me, mama....
I am grateful for....
My family
Friends
My jobs
My sister, KyKy
Facebook
Being moldable
Quiet Afternoons
God's provision
Target
Vehicles that are paid for
My husband
Loveable Kids
Grace
Compassion
Actors/Actresses
Toilet paper
My vacuum
Phone Interview


Jonathan...
I am thankful for...
God made me
God loves me
All He does for us
For trees
For teachers
My little sister
TV
Xbox 360 with Kinect
The world
Bananas
Internet
Bible
Art
Wrestling
Aunts and Uncles
Cousins
Veterans
Home/shelter
Church
Star Wars
Electricity
Toys
Animal from the Muppets
Poseable thumbs
Sports
Summer
Coon Rapids
Freedom
Stuffed Animals
Bed to sleep on
Glasses (he wears them)
Blankets
Sausage
Christmas Ornaments
Christmas/Jesus' Birth
God's awesomeness
Light
Mommy's awesome cooking
Muppets
Cribbage
My own room
Kid's camp
Candles
Apple Pie
Paper
Tissue Paper

Allie...
Thank you, Jesus...
For us
Our food
Making our pet, Permit
The clouds
Flowers
Parades
Video Games
Jesus
The table to eat on
The playground
School
Music
Animals
Soccer
Grandparents
Auntie Kimmy
For my heart
Fruits and veggies
Clothes
Moon and Stars
Money
Leaders, esp. Joshy
The toaster
Hands
Kermit the Frog
Mad Dog team (Jonathan's wrestling team)
Our love
Mommy
Puppy, Tug of war (her Build A Bear)
Buddy (her nickname for her brother)
Babies like Jenna
Artist stuff
Ears to hear
Christmas tree
Silverwear
Buddy pinning someone at soccer last night
Eyes to see
The camera
Movies
Couch
Something
Field trips
Helmets to protect our head
Hair color
Pens and pencils
Folders


WOW!  We sure have a lot to be thankful for!