Happy Thanksgiving!
Today, Thanksgiving Day in the U.S., is all about gratitude (and food, but that goes without saying). If you surf the blogsphere, you will find some lovely tributes of appreciation.
While it may not be politically-correct, my partner, Mary Scribner, and I would like to share our own moments of self-appreciation. Parents, especially mothers, rarely take the time to value themselves. Today we encourage you to do so.
From Mary:
• I am grateful that my son still speaks to me after all of the horrible mommy moments I've exposed him to.
• I am grateful that I realized (before it was too late) that my son's experiences were about him and not about me.
• I am grateful that I learned (before I ruined my relationship with my son) to stop micro-managing him. I'm grateful to be a recovering micro-manager.
From Elizabeth:
• I am grateful for my husband who learned all his great parenting techniques from me (and Mary).
• I am grateful for my sense of humor that keeps me smiling when I’d rather cry.
• I am grateful for my vast reserves of patience. I don’t blow my top often but when I do – LOOK OUT!
• I am grateful for my ability to write so that I can share my thoughts and stories with all of you.
Wishing you a satisfying Thanksgiving.
Cheers, Elizabeth & Mary
Comments
I love this entry. I can particularly relate (very strongly) to Mary's first one, and to Elizabeth's 3rd one. I am grateful for very similar things.
I hope you and your families and friends have a really wonderful Thanksgiving.
Posted by: Melissa | November 22, 2007 7:50 AM
Ah, yes, refrain from micro-management before it's too late. I know that one well. Happy Thanksgiving
Posted by: the individual voice | November 22, 2007 11:43 AM
I think it's wonderful to feel gratitude! Maybe it should be felt more, eh?
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Posted by: Secret Agent Mama | November 22, 2007 11:52 AM
Oh, that micro-managing comment hits home.
Found you through a comment you left on my blog.
Posted by: Simple Blog Writer SBW | November 22, 2007 9:56 PM