Catching Up On One Thousand Gifts

I got behind with posting what I'm thankful for.  I've been writing them down but forgetting to include them in the blog posts.   Here we go...

196.  phone conversations with Shylee
197.  seeing my children happy
198.  answered prayer
199.  a husband who enjoys cooking
200.  anticipation of Christmas
201.  Shylee's willingness to "help"
202.  twinkly lights
203.  memories that old ornaments bring
204.  road trips
205.  Christmas with Mamma and Daddy
206.  family.  always.
207.  unexpected surprises
208.  the boyhood stories Daddy tells
209.  my own bed and pillow
210.  getting back in a routine
211.  feeling relaxed and un-stressed
212.  the promise of a new year
213.  Annie's greeting after 3 weeks
214.  having something to look forward to

What are you thankful for today?

Happy Wednesday!

xo Annette xo

Thankful Thursday ~ One Thousand Gifts

I've been doing Thankful Thursday for over 2 years and I'm thankful for all the positive feedback I've received from you during that time.  I'm ready to change it up a bit.  Well, more than a bit, actually.

I've been inspired and challenged by the book, One Thousand Gifts, by AnnVoskamp, to see, be thankful for, and chronicle the everyday gifts and blessings that are in our lives.  I feel this just takes being thankful to a whole new level.  I tend to be quite negative sometimes and this will help me stay more positive.

Instead of a weekly thankful post, I'll be including my numbered list at the end of each post.  They may or may not have anything to do with the blog post they're on.  I'm going all the way to one thousand but I'm not putting a time frame on it!

What are you thankful for today?

Have a fabulous day!

xo Annette xo

1.  people who can inspire and challenge me

2.  the new year and all the promise it holds

3.  tinkling bells on the Christmas tree when Annie goes running past and brushes against it

4.  seeing life through the eyes of a five year old

5.  comforting traditions