Giving Thanks

With two happy and healthy toddlers, it's almost overwhelming how grateful I feel for all that has been given to us. We are very fortunate to be Ryan and Lucie's parents, on Thanksgiving and the other 364 days of the year.

What were our little ones thankful for this holiday?
* My Aunt Betsy's delicious turkey (Ryan practically ate an entire leg) and fruit loop necklaces
* Woo-woo sweater and socks (if you have to wear dress-up clothes, at least they have firetrucks on them) and patent leather mary jane's
* Hugs and kisses from their idol and cousin, Maggie
* Lots of playtime with cousin Katie's old doll house and Scott's old firetrucks
* Stairs galore to climb up and down, up and down, up and down...

I must admit, there was one other thing I was thankful for this year - more time at the dinner table. While I have very sweet memories of our last holiday at my aunt and uncle's, Thanksgiving 2005, those memories are mostly of Katie's room and my breastfeeding pillow. I was happy to spend more time enjoying family (and second helpings of dinner) this year. It's amazing to think how much has changed in two short years.

Thanks to Betsy and Saul for a wonderful day.