Let's Get Thankful

As part of Thankful Thursday I've added four to my list...

1. Pictures. The saying is that pictures tell a thousand words. Here's how that is most often true. You come across a picture and it brings back a lot of memories of the moment that it was taken. It's best when you look at old pictures of family WITH family. The laughs and stories that come from that are the best.

2. Cooking Shows. Tai and I watch them together. She gets to stay up a little later than the younger kids and typically we watch a cooking show. We seem to like the competitions the most. My current favorite is Cutthroat Kitchen with Alton Brown. Tai loves to keep so she gets really inspired by these shows.

3. Hugs from my kids. Science has proven that 20 seconds of physical touch is really good for you. It raises levels of all those good things you need. Hugs are powerful. They say things that words can't always say. Trey and I have a special thing where when he is getting anxious or feels stressed, we hold hands. He looks at me and says "20 seconds mom?" and I know exactly what he needs. The best part is that it usually lasts a lot longer than 20 seconds. I love that I have a 13 year old boy who still likes to hold his mom's hand. The kids give me a hug every night before bed, well the younger 4. I like to hold tight for at least 20 seconds. I'm convinced it helps them have better dreams. Well maybe not, but it makes me feel better.

4. School. I am so blessed that my kids like school. I don't have to fight with them about going. That isn't to say that we haven't had our issues but for the most part, they all love it. Some of them like the social aspect the best but hey, that's something too. Right now I think that most of them are really ready for summer but come August, they will be excited to go once again.