Monday, November 11, 2013
Harvesting Happy Holidays....A Simple Thanksgiving Tradition!
I
actually came up with something before and without Pinterest! There are
so many times that I think, "How did I not think of that all ready?"
when pinning. The other day, I was looking at our family's favorite
Thanksgiving tradition and thought, "Wait! I thought of this-5 years
ago! I had an idea without Pinterest...." Yes, the happy dance proceeded
then I gained control of myself. Anyway, it's nothing earth shattering,
but when I say that my family loves this tradition, I mean they love
it! We began this tradition in 2009; it's simply a Thanksgiving
Tablecloth. I am a tradition junkie, just ask my family. Traditions are
what bring delight and memories to childhood. They bond our hearts as a
family. For our Thanksgiving Tradition, we had been simply making a
Thankful List, but as it is typical with me, I knew I could come up with
something a little better. I suppose I could have made a binder to keep
up with our annual list. That just didn't seem as fun, though. I
honestly cannot remember the moment this idea popped into my brain, but I
knew it would work perfectly for what I was wanting to accomplish:
something that would be multi-functional as decoration, displaying my
kids' handwriting and hearts as they grow, would constantly have the
reminder of "Thanks" throughout the month, and finally would create a
not so ordinary, yet simple tradition for us to enjoy together. The
Thanksgiving Tablecloth has worked wonderfully and this weekend we will
add 2013 to our Tablecloth. In the words of Veggie Tales, "A Thankful
Heart is a Happy Heart" and our hearts are truly, deeply happy as we sit
and recall God's bountiful blessings. I hope this sparks an idea for a
simple tradition that your family can enjoy during this holiday that is
often passed by.
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