Your own Thanksgiving :)

Most of us agree as parents, or anyone for that
matter, it's important to show
kids (and everyone) that "serving" is important....
Helping or creating something for someone else...and to have
the gift of giving it to them---not just at Christmas but whenever.

This first idea for Thanksgiving Day is that everyone in the family, prepare
a piece of the meal.
Not just Mama should be in the kitchen!
We are adding in the "surprise" of it all to make it more drum-rolly-
grabbing your dish from a hat. 
That me friends, is two fold.
More suspense of course, any excitement around here is huge.
With a bonus of not being able 
to blame mom/dad for getting that one, or wanting another.

Each of us are going to be in charge of that specific thing-
Shopping for the ingredients, making it however you'd like, picking the
presentation of it.
Whether it's a special dish or 200 toothpicks around the edges!
Then, at dinnertime, walking around the table, and placing it
onto everyone's plate.

The second idea was the "thankful five".
Having chose a family member, and writing down five things you
love about them.
After dinner is done, you go around the table and take turns sharing the
great things that you feel, when you think about them.

Every year I try and have the kids do crafty place
cards for everyone...
Someone write a special prayer....
Any little idea that can make it a homemade day.
And these two, I think will be added, to the traditions
around here..

Its so huge to me to always have a message along with the "festivities"...
And after we made our plan for it last night, I just thought I'd share in case
your family was looking for something too.

Wishing you all a beautiful Thanksgiving holiday.
Here's to sanity, love, and the simple blessing of health in your lives.

Remember, no matter where you are in your life when
you wake up Thursday, you are here. 
You are alive.
There is a plan for you.
And so much to be thankful for!!!

Hugs!