25 Reasons to Feel Grateful This Thanksgiving as a Busy Mom
Thanksgiving week is basically the beginning of a marathon we call the Holiday season. So, if you’re feeling a tiny bit overwhelmed (hi, yes, all of us), here’s a lighthearted list to remind you, and your crew, why there’s still so much good happening right under your roof.
Reasons You and Your Crew Can Grateful:
Your Wi-Fi is still going strong, even with everyone gaming, streaming, and scrolling.
Inside jokes that only your family understands.
Leftovers, because nothing says happiness like not cooking for several meals.
Your ability to make magic out of chaos, Mom Superpower #1,294,367.
The way travel brings out everyone’s funniest survival instincts.
Carbs. Need I say more?
Teachers, caregivers, and helpers, who deserve their holiday breaks (and then some).
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8. Travel snacks, because those keep everyone sane.
9. Your coffee, reliable as ever.
10. New memories, even the messiest ones.
11. Your home, no matter how lived-in it looks right now.
12. Music, whether it’s your playlist, or your kids’ questionable soundtrack choices.
13. Old memories, especially the ones retold with increasingly questionable accuracy.
14. Grocery-store curbside pickup, because shopping with kids drains your bank account.
15. Family traditions, whether they’re elaborate or “we always burn the pie.”
16. Kids who remember to say thank you, usually when someone hands them dessert.
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17. Unexpected laughter, the kind that resets everyone’s mood.
18. A moment outside, even if it’s just you hiding on the patio for fresh air.
19. Family stories, even the exaggerated ones.
20. Your resilience, because you are stronger than you think.
21. Kids’ imaginations, which are as hilarious as they are unpredictable.
22. Phones with good cameras, because you’ll want proof of the shenanigans.
23. Candles, because nothing resets your mood like a great scent.
24. Online shopping, because it’s not worth risking a store in November.
25. The people around your table, however wild and wonderful they are.
So let this be your reminder, this is the beginning of the Holiday season, but we can still stop and enjoy the little moments.
Ask Yourself:
What’s something you’re grateful for about yourself—your strengths, your energy, or your effort?
Until next time, enjoy the journey!
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