Thankful Thursday

 I cannot tell you how awesome it feels to get something like this. When they first are able to say "mom" it feels good. When they first learn to say "I love you" it feels fantastic. But when they can, on their own accord, write it in a note and give it to you.... there are not really words.

 I am thankful for sisters who have so much fun putting pretty make up on each other.  Not so grateful that their make up of choice is ketchup, though.

 I am grateful for silly evenings at home where we can do funny things with each other's hair just for laughs.

 I am thankful to watch Corilynn grow, socially and intellectually, at preschool.  FYI: the boy in black in the front to the right is her "boyfriend" Logan.  He waits for her when he gets picked up so they can walk out of the classroom together and he calls her "Cori."  I wondered when her name might begin to be shortened by friends.  I suppose it is the beginning of Cori Mackrory.  Rats!  We hoped to keep the rhyming at bay a bit longer.

 I am thankful to the cute motherly instincts that little girls have.  Here Ruby is feeding her baby.

 I am thankful for the good natured laugh we all had when we discovered Ruby like this.  She had found her way into Charlotte's make up and covered her face with eye liner.  First thing she said when we discovered her was "Pretty!" and then she pointed to the mirror (that she had also drawn all over) "More."  I am thankful that Charlotte loves her baby sister enough to forgive her for it too.

 I am thankful for small discoveries.  Ruby loves our little fish Harry.  I should say "loved" rather.  RIP Harry.  Who knew fish could not survive with paper clips and tissues put into their water?  We do now, and so do the kids responsible.

 I am thankful for Corilynn's impeccable sense of style. 

I am thankful for fun days in the leaves.  Every year, I smile at the way such a simple thing such as a pile of leaves can bring about such immense joy.

Ruby's first time to really enjoy the leaves and she is a big fan!