Three Things...Gratitude Thread

[bluecastle]

Hi Again! How are you all???

I'm choosing a few random missed topics to get back on track...





3 books you're grateful for

The Magic Faraway Tree (Enid Blyton)

How Children Fail / How Children Learn (John Holt)

The Lost Continent (Bill Bryson)

The Oxford English Dictionary and Roget's Theasurus!

John Holt was one of my favorite education authors when I was in college, many years ago. And Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods has been in my kindle library forever and I still haven’t gotten to it!

 

[bluecastle]

August:
My one and only miracle daughter will be 38 this month!

Ever since I retired from teaching in 2018, I have loved knowing that my summer isn’t almost over when I turn the calendar to August!

This August is very special because my DGD will be starting Kindergarten!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Extra hug Bluecastle!

 

[PollyannaMom]

Today's Topic - 3 things kids do that you're grateful you haven't given up as an adult (or you're grateful to be able to do again with kids or grandkids)

 

[flyingdumbo127]

I pray to be a kid at heart. To recognize how precious by my faith all of God's children are and in an extra way His youngest.

Every day, simple moments mean so much. I think kiddos often get that better tban anyone.

Enjoy children's books and of course

 

[fla4fun]

Kids things I am still grateful for . . .

I enjoy adult coloring books. I find coloring to be a calming activity when I am feeling stressed. I am working on a WDW coloring book right now.

I have a soft spot for Disney plush, especially holiday themed items that can be displayed as decor. For example, I bought the HM Mickey and Minnie, with a coordinating Pluto, and a Madame Leota tombstone throw pillow, which I display together for Halloween.

I still enjoy watching cartoons occasionally especially the holiday classics like Peanuts.

 

[slo]

Good Saturday Morning!

I consider myself a very big kid at heart.

#1 - Everything Disney - Parks, shows, movies, clothes, music, everything.

#2 - Going to the American Girl Doll Store - I used to love doll shopping with my girls. Last year DD20 and I returned to walk around and we loved every minute. I love looking at all the dolls and accessories

#3 - Seeing characters at WDW - I know they aren’t real, but I love seeing them, getting their autographs and getting pictures with them - so fun!

 

[mumto3girls]

1. Children’s books. Love them. Loved reading to my kids. Looking forward to reading to the next generation one day.
2. Disney, of course!
3. Animal crackers—I loved the ones in the little circus train box. I still occasionally see them and get a box.

 

[Tink-osophy]

I forgot to appreciate August yesterday! To be honest, August has always been about a break from school. (Our school summer break runs for 6 weeks from late July through August).



3 things kids do that you're grateful you haven't given up as an adult (I love today's focus!)

Read fiction.

Be playful

Laugh 'til my tummy hurts!

Enjoy Disney resorts and parks.

 

[Tink-osophy]

Every day, simple moments mean so much. I think kiddos often get that better than anyone.

I love this! So true.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

NAPS !!!
Playing Games
Stuffed Animals
Disney Characters
Cartoons !!

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Disney- I think we all know that it’s not just for kids, but for all of the people that incorrectly assume it is…I’m happy to have it in my adult life.

Dr. Seuss- While I don’t sit down and read them every day, The Sleep Book still helps me at bedtime and some of the tv specials still bring a lot of joy.

Play-doh and drawing- while these days, it’s more fondant sculpting and sketching, it still comes from those childhood activities.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Extra to all of dear you. Thank you as always for your lovely shares.

 

[bluecastle]

I just said to my DH yesterday that I never thought I would get to do these things again. (my DD said she didn’t want kids for many years)

I think my favorite activities are playing pretend, doing arts and crafts, and just being silly together. Yesterday she asked me why we say it’s raining cats and dogs, why not pigs and cows or roosters and chickens? 5 year-olds ask great questions and, like I said, I never thought I would be doing this again and my gratitude for that is immeasurable.

 

[PollyannaMom]

I second coloring! I never stopped.

I also include some books from the teen section in my reading - I find they're the ones that tend to deal with the deep stuff.

Playing hair stylist - I absolutely loved when my nieces were in that phase and wanted to do my hair!

 

[SpaceMan5]

2. Our anniversary is tomorrow. 28 years married, 38 years since our first date. I would choose him again.

Congrats! Our anniversary is coming up in a few days.

 

[mumto3girls]

Congrats! Our anniversary is coming up in a few days.

Thank you! And to you too. One of my sisters and 2 of my cousins are also this week. Have a great day.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Happy Anniversaries Mumto3girls and SpaceMan!

I love the answers of stuffed animals and meeting Disney characters. Dad and I God willing look forward to having our picture taken with together at Disneyland next May.

Sweet Dreams to all!

 

[PollyannaMom]

Today's Topic (Sun, 8/4) - 3 things you're grateful for having to do with water

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Definitely grateful for the Coast Guard and all who serve.

Baptism
Drinking water
Quiet beaches