As we approach the month of Thanksgiving, it’s nice to reflect on the things we can be thankful for! Sometimes, the busyness of life can stop us from slowing down and choosing gratitude. That’s why we thought it was super important to highlight 10 reasons for your family to be thankful.
Consistency/Routine
Consistency and routine are often things that can be taken for granted among families. You don’t realize how important a consistent schedule is until it’s gone. Even just a day outside of your routine can leave things feeling chaotic. That’s why it’s important to be thankful for consistent routines!
Joyful Moments
Joyful moments are what keep smiles on faces and hearts warm! It’s important to recognize when your family is in a joyful moment. When it happens, savor every part of it. Soak it up and choose gratitude for the sweet, joyful moments you share together.
Graceful Moments
As important as joy is to a family, so is grace! Grace for the moments when we’re not at our best and need a little bit of extra forgiveness. Be thankful for those times because they are what draw us closer together and allow us to feel loved, even in the midst of our imperfections.
Rest
In a hustle and bustle world, rest is something that is often overlooked. As a family, choose to rest together. Unplug and be intentional with one another. It’s in rest that you’re able to find restoration and refreshment together. In the midst of busyness, be thankful for the ability to slow down and rest!
God’s Love
Where would any of us be without the overwhelming, never-ending love of God? Showing gratitude for God’s love within your family is an awesome way to honor our Heavenly Father. His love for us is constant, never changing, and something we should be grateful for every single day!
Friends Like Family
There’s nothing better than friends like family! They’re the people that you choose to be a part of your life. If you or your children haven’t told your friends how thankful you are for them lately, now would be a wonderful time to do so.
The Holidays
With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, we can be extra thankful for the holiday season! There’s a special warmth and joy that comes around this time. This year, soak every bit of it up with your family. Be present and enjoy all of the special moments.
Traditions
Family traditions are what keep you bonded together for years to come. Many family traditions happen around the holiday season. As you put your traditions into practice over the next few months, stop and take a moment or two to show gratitude for them!
Memories
Memories from the past and memories yet to be made are a great reason for you and your family to be thankful. Reflect on old memories with one another and prepare to make new ones together!
Learning
Learning is something we should never stop doing and should always be thankful for! It’s fun to continuously learn new things that you didn’t know before. Families that value learning together keep the fun and wonder alive!
If you were running out of things to be thankful for right now, we have you covered! This list just scratches the surface of the multitude of things to be grateful for in this life. We hope you and your family enjoy going through this list and showing thankfulness for all of these things. To learn more about Connection Point Early Learning Center, visit our website!