The love astounds me

Owen was upset at his sister this afternoon and yelled quite rudely at her. I told him he had to write a list of four things he liked about her as an apology. This is what I got:































Not quite what I had in mind, so I told him to try again. Second time:



Letting it go for now.  That's a battle for after dinner, at least.

So true, so true

When my parents took the kids to San Francisco a couple weeks ago, they brought home some chocolate fortune cookies from China Town. I gave the kids each one with their lunch today. These are their fortunes, in birth order. Very accurate!!

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Happy Thanksgiving! I thoroughly enjoyed my little family today, and I pray you did as well.

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I am thankful for the abundance of food we have been blessed with.

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I am thankful that my husband is such a hard worker. He should enjoy his sleep tonight, he's earned it!

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I am thankful for cooking lessons for the kids, delicious food to eat, and a house full of family to visit with.

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I am thankful for safe travel for everyone this weekend.

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I am thankful for amazing music, free suite tickets, and headphones. Great night, awesome concert.

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I am thankful for a husband who picks up take out on his way home. My day included an appointment at the DMV - where they didn't have any record of my appointment!! TGIF!

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I am thankful for new opportunities to learn. You're never too old to learn!