Grace & I have been talking about Thanksgiving for the past few weeks and what it means to be thankful. This morning, Grace made a thankful tree to represent how thankful she is to have such a beautiful, loving family. First, Grace chose several of her paintings so they could be cut into strips. Grace then carefully and thoughtfully decided which family member she wanted written on which of her paintings. The last steps involved punching a hole, picking out string for each name, and hanging them on branches that we collected in our yard.Grace's “thankful tree” has brought a light & loving energy into our home and is the perfect Thanksgiving decoration. Sitting with Grace around our table and talking about what we are thankful for was a wonderful experience for us both. This special morning is one that I always remember.
We are so thankful for Grace, Baby Jack, Daddy, Mommy, Maddy, Poppy, Memere, Pepere, Great-Grandma, Pop-Pop, Uncle Adam, Auntie Allison, Uncle Steve, Cousin Rose, and Cousin Kimberlee. Grace is also very thankful for her animal family including Ella, Good P, Willie cat, & Lilly Pye.
3 comments:
Oh goodness, what a wonderful lesson in gratitude and love for all of us. It is one thing to say and feel thankfulness but to sit and talk about it in language just right for a little person is a beautiful thing. Grace will want to continue this tradition every year. I am going to spend the weekend writing things that I am thankful for on our chalkboard wall, as I think of them. Family will be first and watching Rebecca and Bob teach Grace about giving and love will be second! I am in awe of what special moments you and Grace share together, Rebecca.
Loving the Thankful Month of November and Filled With Joy,
Maddy
Thank you Rebecca, for sharing this and we cannot wait to come and see it in person.
Our blessings abound and we are so deeply grateful for each of you, Rebecca, Rob, Grace, and Baby Jack.
Rebecca, this "Thankful Tree" is another invaluable lesson that you have taught Grace and, in sharing it, you bring us joy. Thank you!
Love you so much,
Memere and Pepere
may i add that i am also in awe. rebecca, what a wonderful idea a "thankful tree" that sweet grace made. simply wonderful!!!
i must admit i got a little choked up.....thank you for sharing this wonderful experience.
rebecca, bob, sweet grace and soon-to-be baby jack, happy thanksgiving... may it be as special and magical as you all are.
love,elsie
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