Dear Ellie,
Happy Thanksgiving month! It is important to always be thankful for all you have. And
your Mimi started this month perfectly.
At the top of my list are my faith, family, and children just as your
Mimi stated. So I will continue
with a few new additions.
Final Thought: Always
say a bedtime prayer of thanks for something that happened that day (and try
not to repeat what you said the day before).
It’s a way to reflect and focus. Here is my daily list of what I am thankful for this week:
Day 8: Liane Moriarty.
She is my current favorite author (as I wait for Kate Morton’s new book
to be released). I love how she
writes captivating books about thirty-something women in the midst of their
marriages and friendships.
Day 9: Wegmans.
Yes, the grocery store that is actually much more like an event. They have the best sushi, cheeses, soups,
breads, and sandwiches. I look
forward to buying their prepared meats and fishes, their cheapest paper
products, and their delicious chocolate cake (it’s the best in town). I’m not sure Justin would agree with
this one as I probably spend too much money there… but seriously, it’s amazing
and it makes dinner so much easier (especially Wednesdays when you have
gymnastics and we don’t have a lot of time).
Day 10: iPhones.
I’m not technological (your dad would be the first to agree). But there
is something to be said about the simplicity of adding photos to social media
with a swipe and push of a button.
I LOVED seeing my friends and family share their Halloween pictures and
voting day experiences- collective energy makes events stronger.
Day 11: Lists.
I am a planner. I like to
physically write down my to-dos and cross them off as I finish them. This is
especially the case as we plan our vacation down south. Without a list, I would surely forget
the wedding gift, dresses, blankets, phone chargers, and toothbrushes.
Day 12: Family that chooses to stay close, despite
distance. We were blessed with
family that values relationships.
Nothing demonstrates that better than our time right now in Florida
celebrating Michelle & Devin’s union.
Day 13: Family
dinners. Ellie, I love that you
are old enough to eat your actual meal with your Dad and I (Will sucks on a
popsicle in his high chair because he eats much earlier). We talk about our day with music in the
background. Now as idealistic as
this sounds, it lasts for about 6 minutes (that’s how long it takes for Will to
either eat his popsicle or get bored of it). But those few minutes show me glimpses of the future of all
of us sitting for longer- building a strong family unit (or if anything
catching up in the midst of busy lives).
Day 14: Dates.
Your Dad and I go out together without you and Will. We hold hands and have fun outside of
our house. It grounds us, reminds
us that our marriage is important. Yes, we usually talk about our children- how
smart you are, how crazy Will is (and we giggle about the complexities and
silliness that you both bring) but the point remains that we can chat free of
interruption and focus solely on each other. Our latest date was to a noon Penn State hockey game on a
Sunday. We tailgated before (we
were the only ones in the parking lot) and laughed as our view was the trash
from the football game on the previous day.
***In one of your recent evening prayers, you said that you
were thankful for our cousin Taylor (you especially like when she babysits you
and Will). We are so glad she is
here in town and I am so appreciative to have her with us while she is at
school!
I love you!
Mom
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