We started a new November tradition this year--one that is definitely a keeper. Meet the "Thankful Tree." We introduced it with an FHE on gratitude. Then, at dinner each night we discuss what we're thankful for, write it on a leaf, and stick it up. It's produced lots of really funny and surprisingly deep dinner conversations. I love how it directs our thoughts, during all the early holiday bustle, to the sometimes-neglected Thanksgiving holiday. I love reflecting on my blessings the entire month. That is truly a way to celebrate!
I can't resist sharing a few of my favorites from the girls -Anna: friends, plants, family, ponies, food, the earth, money
Sophia: Golden Girl {stuffed unicorn}, animals, "I love Mom", fields, flowers, diamonds
Clara: crib, blankie, cousins, Surf Dog {special lovey}, cats, dogs, and BABIES
Note: I posted here about another November tradition we have. There's a lot of Christmas music out there right now {which I love!} but this highlights Thanksgiving. The words of my favorite song on the CD, "Simple Gifts", go through my mind all month and fills me with gratitude for the simple blessings in my life.
6 comments:
What a fabulous Idea! I'm totally going to copy you when I have kids...well I guess I don't have to wait for that.
Time to come clean...blogstalking!I love your blog!! I wish I had your ideas to steal when my kids were young! Also We LOVE your pumpkin waffles and buttermilk syrup!!!! OH MY sooo yummy!
Also, your girls are more adorable than ever!!
Cindy Robinson
This is LOVELY, Rachel! So meaningful! Yeah, i'll probably steal this lovely tradition when I have kids! You are the best parents in the world! And the tress are beautiful! Who made it?
Great idea! I will have to file this one away for next year. My friends do a "thankful jar" where they fill a jar with little slips of paper for every day in Nov. up till Thanksgiving. On the slips are little one-night service projects or little exercises in gratitude. Nice to highlight what Thanksgiving is all about instead of rushing into Christmas right away.
Love it! I bet you had great dinner conversations! I love that it provided festive decor too!
Yep, they said it. Great way to keep gratitude alive.
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