this thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving is the first one where Collin is somewhat (and only somewhat) cognizant of the seasons and holidays. And so to prep him (and the adults really) for the meaning behind Thanksgiving, we started a "Thanksgiving Tree" a couple weeks ago - thanks to the awesome idea of a friend from Facebook.

At first, I thought he had no idea what was going on. I told him to tell me what he likes or what he can thank God for. But he didn't seem to require much prompting - he soon started listing out the names of everyone in our family. From mommy and daddy to grandma, harabojie and Uncle Jack. :) It was a wonderful reminder to me of how easily kids are prone to be thankful and give praise (and for the right and important things too). It's like they were wired in their beings to do just that.

Today, I am thankful for a God to whom all praise is due. Happy Thanksgiving!