Sitting at the table for Thanksgiving lst week, Jake wanted everyone to go around the table and say what they were thankful for. Yeah, I know, I must be doing something right. His answer was "Good food, good naps, and family." While I couldn't agree more (especially with the nap part, after a 4 day cooking marathon, I could use one!), I have a few things of my own to add:
Picnics. One of Jake's new favorite activities is throwing picnics for his animals. Usually these involve laying out the blanket, deciding who gets what food to eat, and then making everyone take a nap. I guess that about covers at least 2 of the 3 things above. The first incarnation of this was tough. We knew what dogs, lions, porcupines, cats, and most of the rest of the crew ate, but there were a few hold outs. What do dragons eat? Cheshire cats? Well, sugar and cereal, obviously because, you know, they're MAGIC. Why do I even ask? However, even eschewing the magical creatures who were invited, what exactly DO meercats eat? Well, ours apparently eats Cheese Its (I could totally be a meercat).
Places to do art that aren't my house
See picture. 'Nuf said.
And, of course, my #1 thing I'm thankful for is the wonderful kid that I got. Happy Holidays to all of my many friends and to my family. Jake, Steve, and I are thankful and blessed to have you all in our lives.