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11/17/11

thankful thursday november

today has been the pits.
i don't write that very often, do i? haha. 
but the beauty of a crumby day is the constant opportunity to turn it all around...change your mind...or at the least, put it into perspective. it could always, always, be worse.

today i'm thankful for the scattered toys and tiny boy messes every which way i turn. my son is healthy...happy...imaginative. he is at home here. it's a comforting mess to trip over. 

i'm thankful for the quiet of the afternoon. for the chance to regroup...rest my mind...and avoid work under a blanket fort with season one 30 rock reruns.

and here's the thing...
the crumbs are blessings. they make the good things look just that much shinier.
they're reminders that we still have some tweaking to do, patience to gain, skills to learn.

today i'm thankful for the crumbs.

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link up in the comments below with your thankful november thoughts and stories! 
they have been making my november weeks!
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22 comments:

  1. Jennifer HanniganNovember 17, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    My mom always said that the crumbs meant we had so much to eat that we could spread it around. :)

    Mine for the week: www.jenlovesscott.blogspot.com

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  2. LesleyNovember 17, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    so positive.

    thankful for these two: http://lesley-kay.blogspot.com/2011/11/thankful-for-handsome-husband-and-sweet.html

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  3. KellyNovember 17, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Love your positive spin and commitment to focus on the lovely that is in each and every day, even if it's not so apparent at first glance. I hope you kick that bug of yours!

    Here's what I'm grateful for this week:

    http://giveitgrace.blogspot.com/2011/11/november-gratitude-week-3.html

    Blessings!

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  4. CaitlinNovember 17, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Beautiful list. You're such a positive person, and your blog reflects that so well :)

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  5. SherylNovember 17, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    The last line of your post is wonderfully worded and poignant.

    P.S. I love your outfit!

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  6. SarahNovember 17, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Love this perspective--today I am thankful for positive thoughts like yours.

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  7. tinyparticlesoflightNovember 17, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Katie, I'm totally feelin' ya on using crumby days as an opportunity to turn it all around - sometimes (okay, often) I'm horrible at it, other times I have more grace. ;)

    Max is a lucky boy.

    xo
    cortnie

    http://tinyparticlesoflight.blogspot.com/2011/11/day-15.html

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  8. DanielleNovember 17, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    i love your perspective on things, Katie. Your blog is the happiest and shiniest little place on the Internet!

    Here is my thankful post:

    http://on-alark.blogspot.com/2011/11/thankful.html

    Hope tomorrow is an even better day!

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  9. RochelleNovember 17, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Oh I love this feature so much!

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  10. JamesNovember 17, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    I can totally relate...sometimes the bad days are ones that show you all the good things in your life! I posted last week too...thanks for commenting back!

    Here is what I am thankful for this week:
    http://cozyingermany.blogspot.com/2011/11/thankful-thursdays-health.html
    -Jamie

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  11. Kacie @ A Collection of PassionsNovember 17, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Enjoy your 30 Rock and your sweet Max.

    xo
    Kacie

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  12. AlexandraNovember 17, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Sweet post <3

    Blanket forts are always a good way to make things better.

    You're such a pretty lady & you've got a lovely family.

    Alexandra
    www.myblognamedkip.blogspot.com

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  13. AnonymousNovember 17, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    it's so inspiring that you can still find plenty to be thankful for on a bad day<3

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  14. Louise, Raspberries In WinterNovember 17, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    That skirt is stunning!

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  15. Janine @ 3 WishesNovember 18, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Wonderful perspective. I pray that the weekend brings you rest and that God brings you comfort. I am thankful that my hubby is home finally. Hope you have a delightful weekend.

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  16. UnknownNovember 18, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    You have such a gorgeous family, I love reading your blog :)

    Louisejoyb xo | Bits&Bobs

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  17. GenNovember 18, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    I love how you found wonderful little details to be thankful for even if the day wasn't so great. You sure are sweet!
    I am a day late posting mine. www.alexanderliving.blogspot.com

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  18. the Momma BirdNovember 19, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    What a beautiful post!!!! Such a great reminder on those gloomy days :)

    http://www.themommabird.com/2011/11/18/how-you-made-me-better/

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  19. Erin AlaskaNovember 19, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    I did a very similar post on life before and after having boys! And sweetie...life with a toy scattered house, never changes ;) I feel ya!!!
    juneauecomommie.blogspot.com

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  20. fifth floor apartmentNovember 19, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    quiet afternoons are the best. so is this post :)

    xo Alison

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  21. ElizabethMJaocbNovember 19, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    oh scattered toys and tiny boy messes. that's the story of my life ;)


    and your skirt...amazing. the whole outfit. stunning.

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  22. AmberFebruary 12, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    I have to know, where did you get that skirt??? I'm in love.

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