As thanksgiving is upon us, it seems only fitting to find what were grateful for. To make list, to seek joy, to look at ones glass with optimism. Delight in small moments and life's little obstacles that make each day superior.
Theres certainly been times in my life that I've fought to prove something, waiting for a milestone to say "look we've finally got it together." Thoughts circling around my head, like a bird of prey on the hunt, always searching for that feeling like you've made it, you've at last arrived at some destination, and all the pieces finally fit.
A couple months ago, after some bumpy roads and internal battles, I came to one, very simple conclusion. I was happy right where I was. It was time to accept that. Even revel in it.
It's amazing how that one thought changed everything for me. I'm not sure if you ever feel like you've got your sh*t together, and I never want to stop growing, stop reaching or changing. So why not just enjoy the right now, settle in a be truly happy in the present. It's a decision to look at life a little different, to let go and trust in God.
I'm so thankful for our little, beautiful life. I'm thankful that I've gotten to fall in love, that I've grown and carried four healthy little babes in my belly, for parents who adore me and fought to keep me safe and protected. I'm grateful for in-laws who love me because I love their son. Who so kindly have accepted me thru all my quirkiness and shyness. I'm thankful for smaller blessings like smudgy fingerprints on every door frame, a fantastic pair of jeans and good coffee. I'm thankful for a farm that my wild ones can be just that, and friends who will never not be there for me. I'm thankful for hopes of snow and sledding in the winter months ahead. For chopped firewood stacked up neatly outside, for paints, and crayons and yarn. I'm thankful for a husband who cleans up vomit like it's his job ( this man, he is so good!) and mulled wine and hogs and chickens and cows.
I'm thankful.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Beautiful post, you have a lovely family. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Beautiful photos, and a such lovely gratitudes. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
ReplyDeletesmudgy fingerprints ... immediate tears over that one. maybe because it is 6 am and still dark and im cooking for thanksgiving or maybe because you just hit the nail on the head. every time i walk up my steps and turn the corner i see a wall covered in tiny hand prints. some days i feel so annoyed because no matter how often i scrub it clean, they reappear. well, thanks to you and your gratitude and overall sweetness ... every time i see those smudges, i will be thankful. you are so wonderful and dear. wish i knew you in real life! happy thanksgiving to you and your little family!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's a little tricky to find love for those little smudgies, but I think of some later day with all white door frames and no dirty prints and I ache.
DeleteWhat an absolutely beautiful post. Loved it.....[You made me cry again!].....hope you're having a truly wonderful Thanksgiving.......very best wishes, lots of love for you all xxxx
ReplyDeleteLove the photos, and that you've found happiness with your life. That's SO important and I think we could all do with more of it!
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This was a lovely post to read and the photography is always fantastic! I am still waiting for my ''look I've finally got it together'' moment, but until then I endeavour to find beauty in everything and anything, without looking in on myself too often. Your life truly sounds wonderful and it's lovely that you appreciate it in the moment for what it is, I do my best to do the same and certainly putting faith and trust in God has a great hand in that! :) All the best and I hope this week is treating you well!
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Thank you! That's a great outlook- happy thanksgiving!!
DeleteThis really touched my heart! Your family is so beautiful. I love how you capture all the moments with them. Very touching.
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You have such a wonderful blog, dear. Love seeing your lovely family pictures.
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What a lovely gratitude post! I love how you said you came to the conclusion that you were happy right where you are in life. More of us need to come to that same conclusion, including me haha! Happy thanksgiving! You are lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou're completly right, so lovely to read it. We should be happy in this moment we are, be thankful and really appreciate what we have. Then our life will be better ;)
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Love this, you and your kiddos are too cute. I can't believe you carried all four... you look so good! I hope after I have had four kids (who am I kidding, I do not want that many haha) I look as good as you! That's great your in laws love you even though you're a bit shy... I was like that and I think they hated that about me. I think they still kinda do. I don't really talk with them much, we never have anything to "talk" about... they are always trying to shove their beliefs down my throat so I think it actually makes me go from "shy" to just "i really don't want to talk to you!" sigh, it's sad but I guess not everyone can have a good relationship with their in-laws. I'm glad you do :) I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and had lots of yummy food!
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what a cute bunch of blondes! Nice post. It can be despairing to always go on and on and not acknowledge what you already have.
ReplyDeleteyou guys are waaay too cuteee! ope you had and amazing thanksgiving!
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What a sweet post! I love to hear you wonderful story! I agree we all need to be happy with what we have or who we are and enjoy the small things in life! Family is so important and we must cherish them! Love your sweet pictures, they are perfect!
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Love your thoughts on being thankful, and not only for the big things but for the small too. I hope you and your family had a wonderful thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderfully lovely post. It is so important to live in the moment and be grateful for what you have. Thanks for the reminder. xx
ReplyDeleteYou have so many lovely things to be thankful for , what a wonderful family! P.s. I'm obsessed with your hair!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful post! I'm currently think that if we ever get to a point where we are like "I've totally made it there is nothing that needs be changed or no new goals to meet" than our life is probably over or going to be incredibly dull from that point on. I am so glad that you are in a peaceful, happy spot. I hope it lasts a long time
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I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteHaving a farm where you and your family can be wild and free is such an amazing blessing, and one that I pray I will have someday. This was such a beautiful post and I'm so happy for you that life is so good :)
ReplyDeleteAh so much to be thankful for. I love this!
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