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Yes, I know it’s the first week of December, not the third Thursday in November. Today’s Friday Photo has no turkeys, pumpkins, corn or cranberries. There’s nothing here that looks similar to a traditional thanks-giving post. But that’s exactly what it is. These photos of my son were taken by my dear uncle the day before Thanksgiving as we walked around our neighborhood, looking for nothing in particular. What makes them so special to me are the memories that lie within them. You see, this year my son anticipated the arrival of our out-of-town family members like it was the night before Christmas. He couldn’t stop talking about how much fun it was on Thanksgiving because everyone was together, it was warm, cozy, and just felt great. He couldn’t wait to go geocaching with his aunts, uncles and cousins. He knew board games in front of the fire were a sure thing. And of course, the dogs. Lots of new dogs to cuddle made him a very happy guy.
So today, I’m giving thanks for all that and more. I’m giving thanks for family that likes to be together and feels comfortable around each other. I’m giving thanks for a safe and peaceful home where everyone gathers. I’m giving thanks for abundant feelings of love and support from people near by and far away. And I’m giving thanks for C-Fly, who teaches me every day that it doesn’t take a holiday to remember what a lucky mom I truly am.
Jennifer Wolfe
Jennifer Wolfe, a writer-teacher-mom, is dedicated to finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life by thinking deeply, loving fiercely, and teaching audaciously. Jennifer is a Google Certified Educator, Hyperdoc fanatic, and a voracious reader. Read her stories on her blog, mamawolfe, and grab free copies of her teaching and parenting resources.
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November 27, 2014[…] the memories we have. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’d love to share some past thoughts on giving thanks, the comfort of home and pumpkin bread, the perfect dog buddy, baking bread, and gratitudes […]
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December 6, 2011Hi Inner Chick~ It’s good to keep perspective, isn’t it? Keeps us real.
Hi Kristina~Glad you liked the photos. Yes, I’ve got a cool son, for sure!
Jacqueline-thank you. I’m lucky that he has some great role models in my family!
Hi Eugene~ I love your phrase ‘breathe autumn life’-perfect!
Kathy~ thank you! It is so cool to watch your kids grow up into nice humans, isn’t it?
Hi Patricia-thanks for following!
Patricia
December 6, 2011Following It’s Monday blog hop. I am you newest GFC follower.
Happy Holidays!
Kathy
December 5, 2011Great photo and great piece! I love how family can be the best gift we can give our kids!! I love how excited they get too!! I also love my visits to your site!!
Eugene@software application development
December 5, 2011These photos breathe with autumn life. And thanx for your blog!
Jacqueline
December 5, 2011It’s so great when family is all together and even nicer that your son looked forward to it. It means he will really know the value of family and he owes that to you. You have a lovely family.
Kristina
December 5, 2011Great photos! And it sounds like you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and have an even wonderful-er son:)
Thanks for sharing such a nice post,
Kristina 🙂
My Inner Chick
December 5, 2011—Lovely photos of your son…
& Beautiful post that puts everything into perspective.
thank you. Xx
mamawolfe
December 4, 2011Hi MA~ glad I could make you smile!
Hi Olah-thanks for the invite-I’ll stop by!
Hi Perspective-that’s what it’s all about-spreading the joy!
Elisabeth~you’re welcome! Hope your day improved!
Lindsay~glad you enjoyed the photos-isn’t my uncle amazing?
Hi Kim~ I’m with you on the anti-stuff movement…too much!
Nancy~ I agree!
Hi Shanda~ Every day is the perfect day!
Hi Janet~ Glad I could share some beauty with you.
Hi Bella~ I agree, gratitude is the most beautiful feeling. Glad I could share it with you today.
Bella
December 4, 2011Mamawolfe, is there anything more beautiful than gratitude? How lovely to read your post and be reminded of how often we go through our day without expressing one word of thanks. Not to our spouses, children, neighbors, or anyone else we care about. This post made me realize that it’s time for me to express a little gratitude of my own. Thank you for that! 🙂
Janet Rose
December 4, 2011You found beauty for sure!
Shanda
December 3, 2011Every day is a perfect day to give thanks!
Nancy @ A Rural Journal
December 3, 2011Thankful for everyday things = happy. 🙂
Kim
December 3, 2011Love this post. The more people I talk to this year, the more I hear that Thanksgiving has become their favorite holiday. No gifts, no cards, no seocnd mortgaging the home to make the day full of “stuff”….just family, food and good laughs. I completely agree with your son and think it’s fantastic that he values time with family that much! Happy Holidays! Oh and I’m here from the FNF Blog hop!
Kim
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Lindsay @ a mommy's lifestyle
December 2, 2011Great pictures! Being together with family is the best!
Elisabeth Hirsch
December 2, 2011I needed this “dose of happy” today, too. It’s so great to be thankful and almost as wonderful to know others who are blessed to be thankful as well :0)
Perspective Parenting
December 2, 2011Good stuff. Your thankfulness made me feel thankful. 🙂
Olah Momma!
December 2, 2011Makes me smile:) I am thankful for what you are thankful too.
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Thanks and have a great day!
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Michael Ann
December 2, 2011I loved this! Really needed a does of “happy” this morning. Thank you for that. Those photos of Cam are so great.
Anonymous
December 2, 2011I am following from the blog hop.
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