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What if we just said “Thank You”

November 2, 2015 //  by Courtney

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I know for me – I over-think most of life. I over-think parenting, thanksgiving and everything in between. I make parenting and most things in life pretty complicated.

So, let’s dumb it down for today. What if we just took Thanksgiving and had a simple goal – could we get our kids to say thanks?

As, they grow and mature and develop – they are MANY layers of gratitude. We can get there. Let’s start simple.

Simple conversations.

“This month? It’s Thanksgiving! Has anyone been learning about that at school? How did it start? Why did it become a holiday? What was the point? What should we thank God for? Is there anyone you can think of that we should thank as a family?”

Let’s make it a goal this month as family.

  1. Give thanks to God
  2. Say “Thank You” to someone in your life

And by practicing, we might just become a grateful little family. Saying thanks might not become the nasally “thhhaaannnkkk yooouuuu” that we force them to say at the restaurants. It might just creep out of their hearts unprompted. If we ask more questions vs give lectures – we might just see we actually have sweet and grateful kids already. We just need to listen to them.

I am all about easy, simple, use-what-you-have art. I am walking in freedom!  I don’t need to be a graphic designer or interior designer mom. This is how we roll. Elementary style.

I tossed construction paper on the floor and simply asked – what are we thankful for family. And through bad breath and with Halloween candy under our feet – the list starting pouring out.

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Ella – Texas, teachers, friends (Thank you Lord said the momma who prayed for a great transition)

Larson – Candy, Sutton, God who died on the cross (Than you Lord said the mom who wondered if I had pounded her faith and she confirmed it’s in there on her own)

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Let’s keep it simple. Don’t spend more time stressing on how cute it looks when our kids truly don’t care. They just want to be with us – let Ikea prove that to you.

I loved that Larson said, “Put this. Mom, I am thankful for doing this.”

The power of a THANK YOU.

This video came out last year and I watch it often. It makes me cry a good cry. A reminder of the power of our words. Who has impacted your life that might need a heartfelt thank you from your family? Watch this video and grab your tissues.

 

Connect with Kellie here.

 

For more ideas on how to make virtues, love a laughter a daily part of your family life, check out In This House, We Will Giggle.

Category: Child's Faith, Uncategorized, Virtues/Values

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Courtney DeFeo is most known for being a factory of ideas for families. It’s her desire to lead a life that radiates God’s love in action and His grace along the way. As a former marketing professional for corporations such as Chick-fil-A and Ketchum Public Relations, Courtney has a history of creating memorable programs and ideas that motivate others to action. She is the author of In This House, We Will Giggle, creator of ABC Scripture Cards and Virtue Cards and the kindness movement Light ‘Em Up Acts. Her latest project is a community for tween girls and their moms - found at TreasuredGirlz.com. Her house is a wreck and she hates to cook. She adores her hot, patient husband. She posts entirely too many photos of her two girls on Instagram. Connect with Courtney anytime: Twitter • Website • Facebook • Instagram

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