Be Thankful for the Little Things

It's Thanksgiving week and as we are hustling about preparing for our big meals or getting ready to shop til we drop, we may take second to think about what we are thankful for. This week, let's focus on the little things we may not always remember to be thankful for. We are always sure to be openly and vocally thankful for our families and for our health, the fact that we are alive and have food and shelter…etc. And we of course should be grateful. But I am talking about the tiny things that we take for granted but still should be celebrated. For instance, your teenager may have taken out the trash without having to be asked this week. When you take that sigh of relief and say "Oh thank goodness"… really mean it. Really and truly be thankful for that little moment of joy.

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Getting A Night Off

A rare occasion happened… I got a night off as a mommy! My aunt was taking a road trip from her home in Florida to her home in Indiana. Atlanta is the midway point between the two so she stopped over for a few days to visit and recharge for the next leg. She was traveling with her two puppies and they gave her a run for her money and was hoping I was available to ride with her the rest of the way to keep her company and assist with the dogs. She would fly me back to Atlanta the next day. Knowing that I was desperate for a full night's sleep, my husband was happy to let me go and welcomed the challenge of juggling our 3 year old and 4 month old on his own. I wished him the best of luck and hit the road!

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