Charlotte's Writing Nook

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Thanksgiving can be stressful: buttering the rolls, setting the table, cooking the turkey, making the stuffing. Maybe you're seeing relatives that you thought you would never even talk to again. Maybe this year a few of your friends are coming over for Thanksgiving dinner. And of course you're struggling to get out the door - he's not wearing the right shoes, her hair got messed up. Take a moment and breathe. Think of all the wonderful things you did today. Was it eating pumpkin pie or watch a holiday movie to get into the Christmas spirit? This year my family did something new. We always hold hands before we pray, but this year we each said a thing we're thankful for too. You don't have think '' Well, that's an idea for next year.''; you can do it right now. Just think of a few things that you're thankful for, and then pray and tell the Lord how thankful you are for the things he has given.  --------------------------------I hope you h...

Tonight we started writing down things we're thankful for.  Just look around the room. We will try to have one-thousand things we're thankful for by the end of the month. Here are some things I'm thankful for:  family time, cozy days spent by the fireplace, my cat, our air plant, the bed my dad made, and so,so,so, much more.  Start your own challenge, think of your own things, and give yourself one-thousand gifts  - each a gift of gratefulness. Enjoy thinking of each memory, each happy moment.  Feel free to share in the comments what you're thankful for!

A few days ago we did a November poem. We copied down the poem '' November'' by Margaret Morgan. In the background we drew a tree with red and orange and yellow leaves. We drew a pile of leaves too. Oil pastels was cool because you can blend them, making things look soft and sometimes making a different color all together. You can use colored pencils, water color, or chalk pastels. You could also draw a squirrel gathering nuts, a pumpkin patch, maybe you and your friends playing in leaves. Whatever will remind you of fall. Write in your best handwriting and put your heart into it. You'll end up with a master piece.

Reading aloud to your kids is really important. I always knew reading aloud was important. My mother used to read me books, but as I got older I started reading the same series - all by myself.  I'd been talking to my dad about reading books before I went to bed, since during the week days he's always at work. Last night my dad read me the first chapter of a book. That was special time we got to spend together last night. I encourage you to read books aloud to your kids too, just like my mom and dad.  Have a nice day!

Sometimes when things get chaotic, namely rainy days, it's easy to forget to focus on making memories with your family instead of focusing on cleaning the house.  Today we went outside and jumped in super muddy puddles and slashed in rain water by the curb. I even took my shoes off for a little bit. We went inside muddy and wet - but we were also happy. Today we made family memories that will last a lifetime.