Lately Ryan and I have been so sick and tired of hearing the kids whine about new things that they want. "I want a new DS, I want a better ipod touch, I want a new wii game, trampoline, shoes, swim suit, kitchen sink, you name it they want it! It is starting to feel like they take everything for granted and think that money grows trees....It's very frustrating. So, we decided that we would do a Family Home Evening lesson on gratitude. We talked about the bible story of the ten lepers and they seemed to take that in; then we made a gratitude poster. I wanted them to think about the things that they were grateful for and make a list on the poster...one thing every day. We definitely slacked a little, and the things they wrote down were kind of funny. Gratitude is definitely something that we will still be learning about. I'm a little sad that my kids are so old and really don't understand the concept, but its better late than never, right? Here is what my kids are thankful for:
Rylee:
Thankful forBooks
Tv's
Animals
Technology
A Dad that's good at pulling out teeth
trampolines, swing sets, etc
Family
Toaster waffles
Birthdays
Money
Star Wars
Pokemon
Teeth
That we're omnivores
Tv's
Animals
Technology
A Dad that's good at pulling out teeth
trampolines, swing sets, etc
Family
Toaster waffles
Birthdays
Money
Star Wars
Pokemon
Teeth
That we're omnivores
Mya:
Thankful forMy family
Church
Schools
Food
Clothes
Water
Books
Pets
A house
Brains
A bed
Teeth
Eyes
A mouth
Ears
A nose
Faces
Hair
Shoes
Bodies
Earth
Finn
Thankful forChocolate milk
Family
Mom
BIG GIANT Chocolate milk
Play Doh
Chalk
I am so grateful for these kiddo's.
Though they make me crazy 98% of the time and the other 20% of the time they are asleep...I just can't imagine life without them. I sure love them! And I can't forget about this guy....
Because without him...well, we all know the answer to that one! :)
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5 comments:
I loved your whole blog!!! What a great thing to do; to make a gratitude list. Every night, before I go to bed, I list 5 things I'm grateful for and I wish I could say I'm grateful for Twinkies, but alas, got to watch the waistline (grow bigger). You and Ryan are such great parents and Rylee, Mya and Finn are 3 lucky and beautiful kids. Love you all!!!! Grandma Aleda
Ryan, something about you looks like Grandpa in this picture!
Love this idea, I should start it now!
I love love the omnivores comment. hehehehe. And I love that Mya is grateful for her brain. so so cute!!!
Good idea! Love it.
What a great idea. Our kids sound a lot like your, there is always something better. By the way those are such cute pictures!!
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